5 Famous Websites Built Using Ruby on Rails
Martin Dick
At mmtm, we ❤️ Ruby on Rails.
It’s our web framework of choice to build secure, scalable and user friendly applications alongside our clients.
And we’re in good company! In fact, 6 of the Top 10 Y Combinator companies used Ruby to build their startups.
But Ruby on Rails isn't just for startups. Over the past two decades, it has taken countless companies to millions of users and billions in market valuations.
In this article, we'll take a look at five of the most popular Ruby on Rails sites, some of which you might use every day!👇
1. Airbnb
The world’s most popular online marketplace connecting travellers with local hosts has used Ruby on Rails since it’s inception in 2008.
2. Shopify
One of the world’s largest eCommerce platforms - allowing businesses to sell online with online stores.
3. GOV.UK
The UK Government’s award-winning site is mainly written in Ruby. Using a mixture of the Rails and Sinatra framework.
4. Twitch
Amazon’s live streaming service. Where users broadcast themselves live playing video games, cooking, or pretty much anything!
5. GitHub
The world’s largest development platform. Home to 83 million software developers and over 200 million code repositories.
These are just 5 examples out of 2.5 million sites.
But it goes to show how powerful Ruby on Rails can be, which is one of the reasons why it’s our framework of choice here at mmtm!
Other notable mentions: Kickstarter, Instacart, SoundCloud, Ask.fm, Zendesk, Convertkit, Scribd, Bloomberg, Mumsnet, Groupon, Dribbble.
- Ruby on Rails
- Web Development
- Web Applications
- Startups