{{Short description|Web development platform}} {{infobox software | name = Webnode | caption = Webnode homepage | logo = Webnode logo.svg | screenshot = | developer = Webnode AG | released = 2008 | genre = Website builder, Web hosting | license = Commercial | website = {{URL|Webnode.com}} }}
'''Webnode''' ({{IPAc-en|'|w|ɛ|b|n|oʊ|d}}) is a cloud-based website builder that allows individuals and organizations to create and manage websites using a web-based editor, without the need to install or configure additional software. The platform uses a visual drag-and-drop interface and supports the creation of websites that adapt to different screen sizes and without requiring programming knowledge.
Webnode is used for creating a variety of websites, including personal sites, blogs, portfolios, business websites, and online stores, and is commonly adopted by individuals, freelancers, and small businesses.
== History ==
Webnode AG was founded in 2008 by Vít Vrba and Ondřej Kratěna. Its legal headquarters are in Zurich, Switzerland, while the development and operations centers are based in Brno, Czech Republic.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=About Webnode {{!}} What is Webnode Used for? |url=https://www.webnode.com/about-us/ |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=About Webnode {{!}} What is Webnode Used for? |language=en}}</ref>
Starting with its Czech launch and followed by the Slovak version in early June. In February 2016, Webnode CZ reported that its service had over 22 million users worldwide and publicly stated ambitions to expand its user base further.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ČTK |date=2016-02-05 |title=Webnode CZ chce letos dosáhnout hranice 30 milionů uživatelů |url=https://hn.cz/c1-65151730-webnode-cz-chce-letos-dosahnout-hranice-30-milionu-uzivatelu |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=Hospodářské noviny (HN.cz) |language=cs}}</ref> By 2023, 45 million websites were created using Webnode.<ref>{{Cite web |last=sfer |date=2023-09-08 |title=Webnode's Been Helping with Your Websites for 15 Years |url=https://www.webnode.com/blog/webnode-15th-anniversary/ |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=Webnode Blog EN |language=en}}</ref>
In 2015, the company released Webnode 2.0, an update to the original CMS architecture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Strouhal |first=Jan |title=Vít Vrba (Webnode): Příští rok spustíme novou verzi Webnode 2.0 |url=https://www.lupa.cz/clanky/vit-vrba-webnode-pristi-rok-spustime-novou-verzi-webnode-2-0/ |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=Lupa.cz |language=cs}}</ref> In 2020, Webnode became part of team.blue, a digital service provider headquartered in Ghent, Belgium.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-10 |title=Brněnský start-up Webnode koupil za miliardy belgický team.blue - Seznam Zprávy |url=https://www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/brnensky-startup-webnode-koupil-za-miliardy-belgicky-team-blue-133317 |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=www.seznamzpravy.cz |language=cs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Krstanov |first=Zdravko |date=2020-12-09 |title=Nenápadný exit z Brna. Startup Webnode kupují za jednotky miliard korun Belgičané |url=https://forbes.cz/nenapadny-exit-z-brna-startup-webnode-kupuji-za-jednotky-miliard-korun-belgicane/ |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=Forbes |language=cs}}</ref>
== Business Model == Webnode operates on a freemium model, providing a free version with basic website creation functionality and a range of paid subscription plans.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=published |first=Chyelle Dvorak |date=2020-09-28 |title=Webnode website builder review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/webnode-website-builder |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref> Paid plans include additional functionality, such as custom domains, increased storage, and support for e-commerce and multilingual websites.
The freemium structure allows individuals, freelancers, and small businesses to create and publish websites without upfront costs, while paid plans provide access to these additional features.<ref name=":0" />
== Features == The platform provides, AI website builder, SEO tools, automated website migration, multilingual support and responsive design for mobile devices.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-27 |title=Webnode Review: Why Opinions Are So Mixed [2026] |url=https://www.websiteplanet.com/website-builders/webnode/ |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=Website Planet |language=en}}</ref>
== Ratings and reviews == {| class="wikitable" !Platform !Rating !Author !Date |- |WebsiteBuilder |8.0 / 10 |Laura M. |January 01, 2026 <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-16 |title=Best Website Builder for SEO (2026) - Top 7 Players in the Game |url=https://www.mybestwebsitebuilder.com/best-website-builder-for-seo |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=MyBestWebsiteBuilder |language=en-us}}</ref> |- |Tooltester |3.9 / 5 |Robert B. Inka W. |September 15, 2025 <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-15 |title=16 Best Website Builders in 2026 – Discover Your Ideal Platform |url=https://www.tooltester.com/en/best-website-builder/ |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=Tooltester |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |Expert |7.9 / 10 |Martin Gschwentner |January 6, 2025 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Webnode Review: Only Worth It for Beginners? |url=https://www.experte.com/website-builder/webnode |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=www.experte.com |language=en}}</ref> |- |TechRadar |4.0 / 5 |Chyelle Dvorak |November 18, 2020 <ref name=":0" /> |}
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==External links== * {{Official website|www.webnode.com}}
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