Dotclear
An open-source publishing platform created in 2002, focused on simplicity for publishing without technical knowledge.
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.
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.
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.
Who should use Dotclear?
Users who value a simple publishing process and have been looking for a mature, stable alternative to WordPress.
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.
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.
Install Dotclear today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Dotclear project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓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.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for 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.