Xoops
Community-oriented modular CMS: easy to use, scalable and with an extensible module system.
What is Xoops?
Xoops is a dynamic open source CMS written in PHP with MySQL support. It's modular and scalable, suitable for both small and large sites, with a module system that makes it easy to extend functionality for blogs, forums, galleries and more.
What is Xoops for?
- A community portal that needs a modular CMS with built-in forums and blogs.
- An organisation or club website that wants to manage content with multiple modules.
- A project that wants to scale from a small site to a large one without switching platforms.
Main benefits of Xoops
Extensible module system to add unlimited functionality.
Suitable for sites of any size.
Based on PHP and MySQL, widely supported technologies.
Large support community.
Who should use Xoops?
Community portals and organisations that want a modular, scalable CMS.
Is Xoops the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you need a community-oriented modular CMS with forums and blogs.
- If you want to scale your site by adding modules as it grows.
- If you're looking for a CMS with a long track record and active community.
It might not be for you if…
- If you want the widest variety of modern themes, where Joomla or WordPress have more visual options.
- If you want a database-free CMS, where GRAV or WonderCMS are alternatives.
How to install Xoops 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 Xoops
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing 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 Xoops 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 Xoops.
Install Xoops today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Xoops 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 Xoops
Is Xoops suitable for community portals?
Yes, it's designed for online communities with a module system for forums, blogs and galleries.
Does Xoops scale well for large sites?
Yes, its modular, scalable architecture makes it suitable from small sites up to large portals.
Launch your project with Xoops today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.