Anchor
Super-simple, lightweight (150 KB) blogging system with Markdown support and simplified theme editing.
What is Anchor?
Anchor is a super-simple, lightweight blogging system weighing around 150 KB. It offers Markdown compatibility, simplified theme editing, customisable fields, and is completely free and open source.
What is Anchor for?
- A blogger who writes in Markdown and wants an ultra-lightweight blogging system.
- A project that needs the simplest, most compact blog possible.
- A developer who wants to customise themes easily.
Main benefits of Anchor
Ultra-lightweight: only 150 KB of code.
Native Markdown support.
Simplified theme editing.
Customisable fields.
Who should use Anchor?
Bloggers who write in Markdown and want the simplest, lightest blogging system possible.
Is Anchor the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you write in Markdown and want an ultra-lightweight blogging system.
- If you're looking for the simplest, most compact blog available.
- If you want to customise themes easily.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need advanced content management features.
- If your blog has multiple authors with differentiated roles.
How to install Anchor 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 Anchor
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing the domain and admin details.
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 Anchor 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 Anchor.
Install Anchor today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Anchor 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 Anchor
Does Anchor support Markdown?
Yes, it offers native Markdown compatibility for writing blog posts.
How big is Anchor?
About 150 KB of code, making it one of the lightest blogging systems available.
Launch your project with Anchor today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.