RicarGBooK
PHP flat-file guestbook with no database, CAPTCHA, BBCode and word filter.
About RicarGBooK
What is RicarGBooK?
RicarGBooK is a PHP web guestbook based on flat files, with no database required. It includes an admin control panel, CAPTCHA anti-spam, multi-language support, a banned word filter, flood protection, email notifications, BBCode and emoticons, and IP blocking.
Use cases
What is RicarGBooK for?
- A website that wants to add a guestbook without needing a database.
- A project on hosting without MySQL that needs flat-file storage.
- A personal website that wants a very lightweight guestbook with BBCode.
Benefits
Main benefits of RicarGBooK
No database needed — uses flat files.
Ultra-lightweight install of only 0.18 MB.
CAPTCHA and anti-spam filter with no extra configuration.
BBCode and emoticons to enrich messages.
Is it for you?
Who should use RicarGBooK?
Websites that want a very lightweight guestbook with no database requirement.
Is RicarGBooK right for you?
Is RicarGBooK the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want a guestbook without needing a database.
- If you need the lightest possible guestbook install (0.18 MB).
- If you want BBCode and emoticons in messages.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need more advanced features like customisable fields, where VX Guestbook offers more options.
- If you manage many messages, as flat-file storage can be slow at scale.
Installation
How to install RicarGBooK 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 RicarGBooK
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 RicarGBooK 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 RicarGBooK.
Choose your plan
Install RicarGBooK today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your RicarGBooK project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
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- ✓100 websites
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- ✓Free migration included
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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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Frequently asked questions about RicarGBooK
Does RicarGBooK need a database?
No, it uses flat files to store messages, without needing MySQL or any other database server.
How much disk space does RicarGBooK take up?
According to Softaculous, only 0.18 MB, making it one of the lightest guestbooks available.
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