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github.com/danpros/htmly Blogging & Publishing Open-source projectOpen source

HTMLy provides open source blogging without a database through a PHP publishing platform.

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About htmly

HTMLy is an open source, databaseless blogging platform and flat-file CMS written in PHP. It stores content without a database and can find or list content by date, type, category, tag, or author.

It requires self-hosting on a web server with PHP 7.2 or greater plus specified extensions. Setup involves manual upload, installation through install.php, and write permission for the cache and content directories.

Key features

  • Databaseless blogging in PHP using flat files
  • Find or list content by date, type, category, tag, author
  • Install from source zip in root or subdirectory
  • Install with online-installer.php without full download
  • Admin role can edit and delete all users' posts
  • Login to admin panel via /login URL suffix
Best for: People with PHP web hosting who want to publish a blog without setting up a database.
Good for
  • No database required; content is stored as flat files
  • Can list content by date, type, category, tag, or author
  • Offers source-zip and online installer setup options
Watch out for
  • Requires PHP 7.2 or greater with Mbstring, XML, INTL, and GD extensions
  • Backup feature requires the PHP-ZIP package
  • Setup requires manual upload, file permissions, and removal of installer files

htmly at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
open source

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htmly FAQ

What do I need to run HTMLy?
PHP 7.2 or greater with PHP-Mbstring, PHP-XML, PHP-INTL, and PHP-GD; PHP-ZIP is needed for the backup feature.
How do I install HTMLy from source code?
Download the release, upload and extract it to the web server root or a subdirectory, visit install.php, follow the installer, then delete install.php if it remains.
How do I access the admin panel?
Add /login to the end of the site URL, for example www.yoursite.com/login.
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