Xoops
Community-oriented modular CMS: easy to use, scalable and with an extensible module system.
About Xoops
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.
Use cases
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.
Benefits
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.
Is it for you?
Who should use Xoops?
Community portals and organisations that want a modular, scalable CMS.
Is Xoops right for you?
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.
Installation
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.
Recommended hosting
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.
Choose your plan
Install Xoops today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Xoops project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 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
Plus
50% OFF170 $/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% OFF198 $/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.
Talk to a technician on WhatsApp →Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans, no credit card and no fine print. When you're ready, upgrade to a professional plan with 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.