Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#360
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
WCF gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 248. It is about 15 years old and has averaged roughly 17 stars a year. It ranks #360 among PHP repositories and #4,993 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1876
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
WCF has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1876. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
WCF is an open-source project written in PHP: WoltLab Suite Core (previously WoltLab Community Framework).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cms, framework, javascript. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/WoltLab/WCF.git
cd WCF⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
WCF coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Modern Web Interfaces
Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.
Enterprise Design Systems
Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.
Interactive Data Dashboards
Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.
Cross-Platform Web Apps
Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.
🚀 Getting Started
Install WCF using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/WoltLab/WCF.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for WCF.
Import WCF into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `WCF --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
WoltLab/WCF is currently ranked #4,993 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4,982 | rana-gmbh/FileFluss | Swift | ★ 249 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,982 | litvinovtd/qeli | Rust | ★ 249 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,982 | openooxml/betteroffice | Rust | ★ 249 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,982 | cocoyes/zhizhi-agent-runtime | Go | ★ 249 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,982 | Liuziyu77/Valen | Python | ★ 249 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,993 | WoltLab/WCF This Project | PHP | ★ 248 | |
| #4,993 | chipx86/gtkparasite | C | ★ 248 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,993 | tyler/trie | C | ★ 248 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,993 | wurstscript/WurstScript | Java | ★ 248 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,993 | getgrav/grav-learn | PHP | ★ 248 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,993 | iyzico/iyzipay-node | JavaScript | ★ 248 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WCF do? +
WoltLab Suite Core (previously WoltLab Community Framework)
What language is WCF written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: cms, framework, javascript, php, redactor-ii.
Is WCF actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 160 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does WCF have? +
WCF has 248 stars and 146 forks on GitHub.
How does WCF rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 248 stars, WoltLab/WCF is ranked #4,993 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #360 among PHP projects.
What license is WCF distributed under? +
The repository reports a LGPL-2.1 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
