WikkaWiki
A lightweight, standards-compliant PHP wiki engine with advanced syntax highlighting for technical content.
What is WikkaWiki?
WikkaWiki is an open-source wiki engine written in PHP that uses MySQL as its database. It describes itself as a flexible, standards-compliant and lightweight wiki engine, built for creating and maintaining collaborative wikis where multiple users create, edit and organize content centrally.
What is WikkaWiki for?
- A technical wiki that needs code syntax highlighting for several programming languages.
- A community with user registration and its own profiles.
- A project that needs admin tools for managing pages and users at scale.
Main benefits of WikkaWiki
Advanced syntax highlighting via GeSHi, useful for documenting code.
Modular, user-selectable themes.
Admin tools for bulk operations, such as removing users.
Who should use WikkaWiki?
Technical teams documenting code who want quality syntax highlighting along with more complete user management.
Is WikkaWiki the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You document code and value quality syntax highlighting.
- You want user profiles and richer registration than file-based wikis offer.
- You don't mind storing content in a MySQL database.
It might not be for you if…
- You'd rather avoid database management entirely (consider DokuWiki or PmWiki).
- You're looking for a project with very frequent updates — check recent activity before committing long-term.
How to install WikkaWiki 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 WikkaWiki
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 WikkaWiki 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 WikkaWiki.
Install WikkaWiki today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your WikkaWiki 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 WikkaWiki
Does WikkaWiki need a database?
Yes, WikkaWiki requires PHP and a MySQL database to run, unlike other wikis in this category that are file-based.
Is WikkaWiki good for documenting code?
Yes, it includes advanced syntax highlighting via GeSHi, making it easy to display readable code snippets in several programming languages.
Launch your project with WikkaWiki today
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