payload
payload is a GitHub repository ranked #3 on the Open-Source CMS Platforms, Ranked by GitHub Stars chart with 45,786 stars.
Source description: Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.
Change: +17 stars between recorded observations on 2026-11-11 and 2026-11-12.
Last verified · 2026-11-12T11:58:31.241Z
Reported license: MIT. Check the source license and terms for permissions, restrictions, and any costs.
Last commit Self-hosted
Metric source · method 1.0.0 · hash 70f3
Recorded stars trend
30 dated observations · 2026-10-14 to 2026-11-12. Missing dates are not filled.
Metric definition: github:stars:all-time
Observed range: 45,238 – 45,786 stars
View dated observations
| Date (UTC) | stars |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 45,238 |
| 2026-10-15 | 45,261 |
| 2026-10-16 | 45,285 |
| 2026-10-17 | 45,297 |
| 2026-10-18 | 45,317 |
| 2026-10-19 | 45,342 |
| 2026-10-20 | 45,369 |
| 2026-10-21 | 45,391 |
| 2026-10-22 | 45,413 |
| 2026-10-23 | 45,434 |
| 2026-10-24 | 45,459 |
| 2026-10-25 | 45,476 |
| 2026-10-26 | 45,500 |
| 2026-10-27 | 45,525 |
| 2026-10-28 | 45,549 |
| 2026-10-29 | 45,570 |
| 2026-10-30 | 45,578 |
| 2026-10-31 | 45,595 |
| 2026-11-01 | 45,606 |
| 2026-11-02 | 45,617 |
| 2026-11-03 | 45,639 |
| 2026-11-04 | 45,658 |
| 2026-11-05 | 45,678 |
| 2026-11-06 | 45,692 |
| 2026-11-07 | 45,719 |
| 2026-11-08 | 45,725 |
| 2026-11-09 | 45,736 |
| 2026-11-10 | 45,750 |
| 2026-11-11 | 45,769 |
| 2026-11-12 | 45,786 |
Quick answers
- What is payload?
- payload is a GitHub repository ranked #3 on the Open-Source CMS Platforms, Ranked by GitHub Stars chart with 45,786 stars.
- What license applies to payload?
- Reported license: MIT. Check the source license and terms for permissions, restrictions, and any costs.
- How is payload ranked?
- This chart orders entries by stars, not quality or suitability. Nearby entries share a chart, but are not necessarily substitutes. Method 1.0.0; snapshot hash 70f3.