After Dark^v8.0.0

Build Websites with Hugo

After Dark is free and open-source software you can use to create a website, blog or app. Utilize the world's fastest framework for building websites to build the fastest websites in the world.

Streamlined Workflow

Develop and publish websites cross-platform using a **single codebase** with just **one dependency** and capabilities designed to make you more productive:
Features	Modules	Shortcodes	Extras
36	4	26+	2

Unparalleled Speed

With 0.615s average builds and decisecond page loads you could conceivably develop and serve your content from an ODROID in space.

Advanced Graphics

Add high-resolution, responsive images with low-quality image placeholders and engaging visual effects without even touching an image editor.

Rewards System

(Now in Beta!)

Earn rewards for keeping your software up-to-date and monetize attention to generate a borderless, low-maintenance & passive income.

Fuzzy Search

Quickly locate indexed content anywhere on your site using inbuilt fuzzy search with automatic search indexing and full offline support.

Easily Customized

Toggle between 1 of 8 customizable skin styles or disable them entirely and use custom layouts and styles to take complete design control.

Securely Designed

Verify the authenticity of your installation using secure cryptographic hashes and use CSP, SRI and Referrer Policy to lock down your content.

Privacy Focused

Develop your entire site without Internet connectivity and expose an ephemeral Web server with e2e encryption and real-time traffic inspection.

Batteries Included

Self-host your entire stack using commodity hardware and keep your source code and visitor metrics entirely under your control.