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Download Expression Engine Core

ExpressionEngine 1.6.8 Core

ExpressionEngine Core is a feature-limited free version which you can use for non-profit and personal use or as a way to evaluate ExpressionEngine for use in your business. You can easily upgrade from Core to the full version at anytime, without losing any work you've done.

Download Expression Engine Core

Download ExpressionEngine 2.0 Public Beta 30-day Trial

ExpressionEngine 2.0 Public Beta 30-day Trial

The ExpressionEngine 2.0 Public Beta 30-day Trial (Install docs, requires Zend Optimizer) is a great way to evaluate the new features such as the new Control Panel, File Manager, Image Editor, and the improved Template tools on your own hosting environment.

Download the ExpressionEngine 2.0 Public Beta 30-day Trial

Getting started

Getting Started

For ExpressionEngine 1.6.8 Core, we recommend starting with the Video Tutorials and the Overview section in the User Guide.

For ExpressionEngine 2.0 Public Beta, start with the Public Beta Tour which highlights the new features and includes a video tour of the new Control Panel.

Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!