FlatPress
A blogging engine that stores posts as text files, with no need for an SQL database.
What is FlatPress?
FlatPress is a blogging engine that stores posts as plain text files, avoiding the need to set up and maintain an SQL database. Its own project sums it up as 'no need to fiddle with SQL', prioritizing simplicity over advanced features.
What is FlatPress for?
- A minimalist personal blog with no need for a database.
- A project where being able to back up by copying a single folder is valued.
- A simple site that must produce valid XHTML.
Main benefits of FlatPress
Backup and restore as simple as copying a folder.
Plugin system and widget support to extend basic functionality.
Customizable themes via the Smarty template engine.
Who should use FlatPress?
Users who prioritize extreme simplicity and want to avoid database management entirely.
How to install FlatPress 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 FlatPress
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 FlatPress 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 FlatPress.
Install FlatPress today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your FlatPress 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 FlatPress
Does FlatPress need a database?
No. FlatPress stores each post as a text file, so it requires no SQL database setup or maintenance.
How do you back up a FlatPress blog?
Since everything is stored in files, copying the entire install folder is enough to have a working backup.
Launch your project with FlatPress today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.