Gatsby sites: The ultimate Gatsby website list in 2024 (with examples)
Published: 2024-03-20 17:04:40


Though Gatsby is perceived as being on the verge of extinction, Gatsby sites are proof that even though it was a "new kid on the block," it has remained a formidable framework, and there are no plans to phase it out. Before the examples, let's take a look at some Gatsby trends.

## Gatsby Trends: Static framework with dynamic growth

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't surprised to see the Gatsby stats.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yh529czbkvne1z29dzf4.png)

My impression was that Gatsby had its peak and was slowly fading away, but according to Wappalyzer's report, Gatsby appears to be doing well in the industry.

Therefore, I decided to find out which are the most popular Gatsby sites, which companies use Gatsby, and which kinds of sites use Gatsby.

## Structure of Gatsby sites

Gatsby connects different data sources using external APIs. Gatsby is a framework that lets you build front-ends without worrying about data. Because it is data-agnostic, it lets you focus on front-end development, leaving database creation and server maintenance to others.

So, a typical Gatsby site has the following parts:

A database - a headless CMS, a CSV file, or even a Notion page

A GraphQL data layer for querying and presenting data from CMS

A deployment tool like [Vercel](https://vercel.com/) and [Netlify](https://www.netlify.com/)

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3kf8vab02fl18li6bns6.jpg)

### Are Gatsby sites the best static sites?

The core React library does not include routing, linking, and handling images, which makes Gatsby unique among static site generators.

But I wouldn't dare say such a firm statement that Gatsby is the best SSG. Gatsby can be the perfect choice for quickly developing simple websites with small amounts of dynamic, live-updated data that don't require complex data fetching structures.

On the other hand, frameworks like [NextJS](https://nextjs.org/) or [Nuxt](Nuxt ) are useful for building complicated sites with high server interaction.

So if you ask me: "Are Gatsby sites the best static sites?" It depends on your needs, project size, and requirements, and then I would tell that you can learn more about that here: [Gatsby vs Next vs Nuxt: Key Features and Differences](https://thebcms.com/blog/gatsby-vs-next-vs-nuxt-key-features).

## Gatsby examples: The 8 biggest companies having Gatsby sites in 2024

Listed below are the biggest and most well-known companies that use Gatsby.

1. [CIA](https://www.cia.gov/)
2. [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/)
3. [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/)
4. [Linktree](https://linktr.ee/)
5. [Calendly](https://calendly.com/)
6. [Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com/)
7. [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/)
8. [React](https://react.dev/)

## Most inspiring Gatsby sites in 2024

So these were 8 big companies that kept rolling on with Gatsby. The next part of the article will focus on the different kinds of websites. So let’s start with the most common category: blogs.

## Gatsby sites: Blogs

Gatsby makes it easy to create blogs. Gatsby generates static sites using React and GraphQL. With this, [Gatsby blog](https://github.com/bcms/starters/tree/master/gatsby/blog) can generate highly customizable, fast, and secure pages.

Gatsby's SEO capabilities make blog content easily discoverable by search engines, boosting visibility and engagement. With seamless content management integration, bloggers can efficiently create and manage content using Markdown files or Gatsby CMS platforms.

### Gatsby blog examples: 

- [Apollo GraphQL Blog](https://www.apollographql.com/blog/)
- [aGuideHub](https://aguidehub.com/)
- [Airbnb Design](https://airbnb.design/)

## Gatsby sites: Personal Blog website (Portfolio)

The same Gatsby blog features apply to portfolio websites, but these types of websites also require additional ones.

Besides being SEO-friendly and fast, portfolios should:

- Have cheap hosting
- Easy to edit
- Handle traffic so any viral posts don't shut the site down

As Gatsby sites are static websites, [Gatsby Portfolios](https://github.com/bcms/starters/tree/master/gatsby/personal) are cheap to host and maintain but still scalable and fast.

### Gatsby portfolio examples:

- [Robin Wieruch’s Blog](https://www.robinwieruch.de/)
- [monica*dev](https://aboutmonica.com/)
- [Kent C. Dodds](https://kentcdodds.com/)

From the examples above you can see that there are many possible goals for personal blogs like building a personal brand, providing services, teaching others, or even having a podcast.

Fortunately, Gatsby is a popular framework for which there are code starters that enable you to launch a personal website without excessive programming knowledge.  Check out [Gatsby Personal Website Demo](https://personal-starter.thebcms.com/).

## Gatsby E-commerce

There are many reasons why Gatsby is a good choice for E-commerce websites.

Firstly, Gatsby's websites are quick to load and have a responsive design, which is crucial for an enjoyable user experience for eCommerce sites. Gatsby offers integrated support for managing payments and transactions, as well as interaction with other technologies like PayPal and Stripe.

Gatsby may also be used to create customized static storefronts for headless web shops, which is useful for eCommerce websites.

It is frequently integrated with Shopify because, by default, Shopify doesn't provide many customization options.

### Gatsby E-commerce examples:

- [Urban Armor Gear](https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/)
- [Atelier Cartier Blumen](https://www.ateliercartier.ch/)
- [Ecobee](https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/)
- [Nutrafol](https://nutrafol.com/)
- [Raleigh Bikes](https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/)

## Gatsby sites: Company, SAAS, and landing pages websites

The main goal of these websites is to convert visitors into customers. Requirements for company websites, SaaS websites, and landing pages:

- Great user experience
- Fast page load speed
- High performance
- Full SEO support

Integrations with user analytics and automation marketing tools

Gatsby easily fulfills all these features. Unlike other static site generators, Gatsby is faster because it can easily fetch data from various sources, including Markdown files, headless CMS, and other sources.

### Gatsby landing page examples: 

- [PutIO](https://put.io/)
- [Klaviyo](https://www.klaviyo.com/)
- [Animoto](https://animoto.com/)
- [Leave Me Alone](https://leavemealone.com/)
- [Ably](https://ably.com/)
- [JBHunt](https://www.jbhunt.com/)

### Gatsby SaaS and company sites examples:

- [WA.link](https://create.wa.link/)
- [DeepL](https://www.deepl.com/en/translator)
- [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/)
- [Nucor](https://nucor.com/)
- [SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)

## Gatsby sites: Documentation

Gatsby is a common tool choice for building documentation websites. React components are one of Gatsby's key advantages for creating content. This allows you to reuse or create new documentation components easily.

### Gatsby Documentation site examples:

- [NPM Docs](https://docs.npmjs.com/)
- [Graphene Python](https://graphene-python.org/)
- [Node.js HBase](https://hbase.js.org/)
- [Amplify](https://amplify.com/)

## Building Gatsby Sites with BCMS

You can see from the above that using Gatsby has many benefits. Businesses of all sizes who want their users to have a fast, responsive, and secure experience can benefit from its focus on performance, scalability, and security.

The great addition to building static sites is BCMS-the possibilities are really many, for inspiration see [Gatsby free code starters](https://github.com/bcms/starters/tree/master/gatsby).

In conclusion, choosing a headless CMS like BCMS, paired with Gatsby offers a powerful combination for building modern websites and applications. Together, they enable you to create dynamic, content-rich experiences that are easy to maintain, scale, and customize. Whether you're building a blog, portfolio, e-commerce site, or any other web application from this article (or even more) [BCMS and Gatsby](https://thebcms.com/blog/best-gatsby-cms) can unlock endless possibilities for innovation and creativity in your projects.