Jcow
A flexible PHP platform for building themed social networks like Facebook, MySpace or Twitter.
What is Jcow?
Jcow is a flexible social networking platform built in PHP that lets you create custom online communities, from themed social networks to member communities for existing websites.
What is Jcow for?
- A themed social network built from scratch, Facebook- or MySpace-style.
- A member community added to an already existing website.
- A project that needs to monetize the social network with a built-in system.
Main benefits of Jcow
Built to handle higher traffic with good site interactivity.
A built-in monetization system.
A 'follow' feature between users and customizable profiles.
Multiple authentication levels and configurable permissions.
Who should use Jcow?
Projects that want to build a themed social network from scratch, with built-in monetization options.
Is Jcow the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want to build a themed social network with monetization options.
- You need to add a member community to an existing site.
- You're after a lightweight social network install.
It might not be for you if…
- You need more advanced enterprise organization-management features (consider UNA).
- You're after integration with the federated ecosystem (Diaspora, Friendica) — consider Hubzilla.
How to install Jcow 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 Jcow
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 Jcow 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 Jcow.
Install Jcow today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Jcow 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 Jcow
Can Jcow monetize the social network?
Yes, it includes a built-in monetization system, built for projects that want to generate revenue from their own social network.
Is Jcow good for adding a community to an existing site?
Yes, one of its uses is creating member communities for websites that already exist, not just standalone social networks.
Launch your project with Jcow today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.