HTMLy
Databaseless PHP blogging platform. A flat-file CMS that allows you to create a fast, secure, and powerful website or blog in seconds.
- GitHub stars
- 1,365
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Latest release
- v3.1.1
3 November 2025 - Last commit
- 25 January 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
92 commits
How to self-host HTMLy
HTMLy runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is HTMLy free?
Yes. HTMLy is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host HTMLy?
Yes. HTMLy runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is HTMLy still maintained?
The last change to HTMLy's code was on 25 January 2026, with 92 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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