CMS & Website Builders

MODX

Developer-oriented PHP CMS framework: pure HTML templates, OOP and enterprise-grade security.

About MODX

What is MODX?

MODX is an open source PHP application framework geared toward developers that prioritises flexibility. It lets you use standard HTML/CSS/JS templates with no proprietary templating language, has an object-oriented architecture with xPDO, supports multiple contexts, and includes enterprise-grade security measures.

Needs a database? Yes
Install size 60.16 MB
Requirements According to Softaculous, the install takes about 60.16 MB. Requires PHP and a database, both included in miHosting's professional shared hosting.
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Use cases

What is MODX for?

  • A developer who wants total control over the generated HTML without proprietary templates.
  • An agency building custom websites that needs flexibility for each project.
  • A project that requires multiple contexts (subdomains, sites) from a single install.

Benefits

Main benefits of MODX

Total control over the generated HTML: templates are pure HTML with no proprietary language.

OOP architecture with xPDO for object-oriented data management.

Support for multiple contexts from a single install.

Enterprise-grade security.

Is MODX right for you?

Is MODX the right choice for you?

It's a great fit if…

  • If you're a developer and want total control over the HTML without restrictive templating languages.
  • If you need multiple contexts or sites from one install.
  • If enterprise-grade security is a priority.

It might not be for you if…

  • If you want a CMS friendly to non-technical users, where Joomla or WordPress have more accessible interfaces.
  • If you prefer an ecosystem with many ready-made themes.

Installation

How to install MODX on your hosting

01

Open your hosting panel

Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.

02

Find MODX

Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details.

03

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 MODX 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 MODX.

Choose your plan

Install MODX today

Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your MODX project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.

Plus

50% OFF
7.08 $/mo

170 $/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% OFF
8.25 $/mo

198 $/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.

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  • Softaculous included
  • Upgrade whenever you want
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Frequently asked questions about MODX

Does MODX allow pure HTML in templates?

Yes, that's its main advantage: templates are standard HTML/CSS/JS with no need to learn a proprietary templating language.

Does MODX support multiple sites from one install?

Yes, it supports multiple contexts from a single install, allowing you to manage separate subdomains or sites.

Launch your project with MODX today

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