Ghost 6: From Publishing to Analytics, Everything Just Got Better

Ghost 6.0 isn’t just another CMS update, it’s a revolution for independent publishers. With social web publishing and real-time analytics built in, creators finally get the reach and insights they’ve been asking for, without plugins or third-party trackers.

Why Ghost 6 Matters

For years, content writers and publishers have struggled with two big challenges:

1. Getting discovered beyond their own websites.
2. Understanding performance without bloated analytics tools.

Ghost 6 solves both problems in one move. It connects your content directly to the federated social web and introduces native, privacy-first analytics making it easier than ever to grow an audience and track success.

Publish Directly to the Social Web

With ActivityPub integration, Ghost 6 transforms your site into part of the open social ecosystem. Your blog posts and notes can now be:

• Followed on Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, Flipboard, WordPress and more.
• Engaged with natively, just like a social account.
• Published once on your domain, but distributed everywhere.

This is a gamechanger for writers who want visibility without depending on closed platforms and their shifting algorithms.

Real-Time, Cookie-Free Analytics

Ghost 6 also introduces its own analytics dashboard, powered by Tinybird. Unlike Google Analytics, this is:

• Privacy-first → no cookies, no intrusive tracking.
• Real-time → see traffic, engagement, and conversions instantly.
• Integrated → no plugins or scripts needed, everything lives inside Ghost.

You’ll know exactly which posts drive subscriptions and what type of content performs best without losing trust with your audience.

Built for Independent Creators

Ghost has always been about independence, but Ghost 6 doubles down. Independent publishers using Ghost have already earned over $100 million, proving you don’t need Big Tech platforms to succeed.

With Ghost 6, you get:

• A platform that scales with your content business.
• Distribution on the open social web.
• Insights that help you monetize smarter.

It’s the perfect setup for writers who want freedom, reach, and revenue all in one place.

Developer Upgrades Under the Hood

While content creators get the spotlight, developers also benefit. Ghost 6 brings:

• Docker Compose support for faster, cleaner deployment.
• Compatibility with Ubuntu 24, Node.js 22, and MySQL 8.
• Deprecation of AMP, streamlining site performance.

Theme developers should run gscan before upgrading to ensure smooth compatibility.

What Writers & Teams Should Do Now

If you’re a writer, journalist, or content-driven business, here’s the playbook:

1. Upgrade to Ghost 6 — if you’re on Ghost(Pro), it’s automatic.
2. Test your theme — run gscan and drop AMP support if still active.
3. Turn on Analytics — start learning from real-time data right away.
4. Enable ActivityPub — let readers follow your work on Mastodon, Threads, and more.
5. Experiment with Notes — use short posts for quick updates and engagement.

In less than a day, your publishing stack will be leaner, smarter, and future-proof.

How Scalevise Fits In

We set up Ghost for clients who want independence, automation, and scalability without technical headaches.

Here’s how we help:

• Seamless Ghost 6 upgrades — including Docker deployment and theme checks.
• ActivityPub setup — connect your site to the open social web.
• Analytics integration — configure Tinybird for self-hosted instances.
• Automation workflows — plug Ghost into CRMs, Slack, Make.com, or custom dashboards.

If you’re ready to take control of your publishing, Scalevise can get you started in no time. We make Ghost 6 work not only as your CMS, but as the core of your automated content engine.

Bottom Line

Ghost 6 is not just an update it’s a shift in publishing power.

• Writers can now publish once, distribute everywhere.
• Creators can see what works with built-in, privacy-friendly analytics.
• Businesses can grow audiences and revenue without middlemen.

👉 At Scalevise, we help content-driven companies set up Ghost 6, integrate it into workflows, and automate publishing from end to end. Ghost has changed the rules - let us help you win with them.

Contact Scalevise to launch Ghost 6 and automate your publishing.