Which minimalist blogging platform in 2026?

It's been a bit of a confusing journey trying to decide on a blogging platform. I knew I didn't want to be back on Wordpress. Been there. Done that. The security issues, the slow load times, and don't get me started on plug-ins. My next thought was to use Ghost. I've used Ghost Pro in the past and was pleased with the overall experience, but I wasn't interested in starting a paid newsletter. Plus, Ghost Pro has doubled in price since I used it last and I've been trying to rid myself of needless subscription fees, not add to them....