HTMLy
Open source database-less blogging platform prioritizing simplicity and speed. Content stored as flat files, no MySQL needed.
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A database-free PHP blog that stores everything as files – fast, simple, and manageable.
Core Features
- Zero database – all content stored as flat files (Markdown/HTML)
- Fast content retrieval with a custom algorithm, even with 10k+ posts
- Supports both Markdown and HTML editing
- Built-in backup feature (ZIP export)
- Multi-user roles, categories, tags, and search
What It Can't Do
- •Requires PHP 7.2+ with mbstring, xml, intl, gd extensions. Ensure cache and content directories are writable. Manual removal of install files after setup is mandatory. Performance is file-system dependent – shared hosting with slow I/O may impact huge sites. Plugin ecosystem is smaller than WordPress; you may need to code custom features.
Use Cases
- Personal blog or lightweight content site without the bloat of WordPress
- Quick deployment of a static-like blog with admin panel
- Writers who prefer simplicity and file-based portability
HTMLy is an open source blog system that runs without a database. It stores all posts, pages, and settings as flat files (Markdown or HTML). Its unique algorithm lets you find content by date, type, category, tag, or author without performance loss even with thousands of posts and hundreds of tags. Written in PHP, it requires PHP 7.2+ and common extensions. Ideal for users who want a fast, secure, and super simple blogging tool without managing MySQL. Themes and plugins extend functionality. Admin panel at /login.
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Step 1: Download the latest ZIP from GitHub and upload to your web server (root or subdirectory).
Step 2: Visit http://yourdomain.com/install.php and follow the installation wizard.
Step 3: Complete the setup, then delete install.php (and online-installer.php if used).
- Step 1: Download the latest ZIP from GitHub and upload to your web server (root or subdirectory).
- Step 2: Visit http://yourdomain.com/install.php and follow the installation wizard.
- Step 3: Complete the setup, then delete install.php (and online-installer.php if used).
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Simply delete the entire HTMLy folder. No database to drop. Backup content/cache directories if you want to keep your posts.
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