Dotclear
An open-source publishing platform created in 2002, focused on simplicity for publishing without technical knowledge.
About Dotclear
What is Dotclear?
Dotclear is an open-source web publishing software created in 2002 by Olivier Meunier. It's described as a friendly tool that lets anyone publish on the web, regardless of their technical level, combining a simple editor with a flexible template system.
Use cases
What is Dotclear for?
- A personal or professional blog that prioritizes simple publishing.
- Managing several blogs from a single installation (multi-blog support).
- A site that needs good natural search engine optimization without extra plugins.
Benefits
Main benefits of Dotclear
Built-in anti-spam system for comments, without relying on external services.
Multi-blog support: manage several blogs from a single dashboard.
Content import and export to migrate from or to other platforms.
Is it for you?
Who should use Dotclear?
Users who value a simple publishing process and have been looking for a mature, stable alternative to WordPress.
Installation
How to install Dotclear on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Dotclear
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install Dotclear on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Dotclear.
Choose your plan
Install Dotclear today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Dotclear project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
50% OFF170 $/yr 85 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
50% OFF198 $/yr 99 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Talk to a technician on WhatsApp →Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans, no credit card and no fine print. When you're ready, upgrade to a professional plan with a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about Dotclear
Can Dotclear manage more than one blog at a time?
Yes, Dotclear includes native multi-blog support, so you can manage several different blogs from the same admin dashboard.
Is Dotclear still an active project in 2026?
Yes. According to the information available on its official site, the project continues to release new versions regularly.
Launch your project with Dotclear today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.