One-Click App Installer Hosting Powered by HostPapa + Softaculous
We include Softaculous, the industry-standard app installer, with every hosting plan. That means you can install WordPress, WooCommerce, Joomla, Drupal, and 400+ other apps directly from your control panel, with no coding, no complicated setup, and no extra fees.
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Domain fees are non-refundable.
YOUR ONE-CLICK APP INSTALLER
What Is Softaculous & Why Does It Matter?
Softaculous is a web application auto-installer built directly into your hosting control panel. Instead of manually downloading files, configuring databases, and editing settings, you just pick the app you want, click Install Now, and Softaculous handles the rest. It's the same tool trusted by millions of website owners worldwide, and we include it with every HostPapa plan at no extra cost.
Think of it like an app store for your website. Browse 400+ open-source applications, preview what they do, and have them running on your site within a few minutes. You can also use Softaculous to back up, restore, stage, and update your installed apps automatically, all from one place.
SIMPLE FROM START TO FINISH
How to Install an App in 3 Steps
You don't need to be technical to get a powerful app running on your website. With Softaculous in your HostPapa cPanel, the whole process takes just a few minutes, whether you're setting up a blog, an online store, a membership site, or a forum.
Open Softaculous in cPanel
Log in and find your apps. Open your HostPapa cPanel, scroll to the Software section, and click the Softaculous Apps Installer icon. You'll see all 400+ apps organized by category, with ratings and descriptions for each.
Pick Your App & Configure It
Click the app and fill in a short form. Select the app you want (for example, WordPress), choose which domain to install it on, set your site name, and create an admin username and password. That's all the setup you need.
Click Install & You're Live
Softaculous does the rest. It downloads the files, creates your database, and completes the configuration automatically. You'll get a confirmation with a link to your new site, usually within a few minutes.
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Our Most Popular Apps
Browse a curated suite of powerful platforms - from content management to commerce, analytics, and beyond.
Powering over 40% of the web, WordPress is flexible, easy to use, and perfect for everything from blogs to full-scale websites.
The control panel with over 70% market share, cPanel comes with extensive documentation, tutorials, and community support.
A powerful and beautifully designed eCommerce platform with all the bells and whistles and a huge community to support it.
A super popular eCommerce platform that’s fast, flexible, and packed with extensions. It’s your shortcut to launching a feature-rich store.
A powerhouse CMS, Drupal is built for developers and packed with features for custom builds.
Perfect for museums, archives, and libraries, Omeka helps you create stunning digital collections and exhibits with rich metadata.
One of the big names in open-source CMS. Joomla is flexible, extendable, and ideal for complex websites with lots of moving parts.
MediaWiki is a top choice for large-scale collaborative documentation and knowledge-sharing sites.
The open-source eCommerce powerhouse built on WordPress. Easy to launch, endlessly customizable, and ready to scale.
A powerful Google Analytics alternative that gives you full control of your website data. Great for privacy-conscious site owners.
A sleek, web-based IMAP email client that feels like a desktop app. Roundcube is fast, secure, and great for hosting your own email.
One of the originals in online shopping carts, osCommerce is a tried-and-true platform with a massive community and tons of add-ons.
Why Choose HostPapa
Everything Your Apps Need to Run Well
Installing an app is just the beginning. Your apps need fast storage, reliable uptime, and solid security to perform well for your visitors. That's why every HostPapa plan is built around the hardware and features that keep your apps healthy and your visitors happy.
NVMe Storage: Fastest Available
ur servers run on NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) storage, which delivers faster read/write speeds compared to standard SSD hosting. Your apps load quicker and your databases respond faster.
99.9% Uptime, Guaranteed
We back every plan with a 99.9% uptime guarantee. Your apps stay online during campaigns, product launches, and peak traffic moments, and if we ever fall short, our SLA holds us accountable.
Free SSL on Every Plan
Every HostPapa plan includes a free SSL certificate. Your apps run over HTTPS from day one, keeping your visitors' data secure and avoiding the "Not Secure" warning that hurts trust and rankings.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY PLAN
More Than Just an App Installer
Every HostPapa hosting plan comes loaded with features that work together to make your website faster, safer, and easier to manage, on top of your Softaculous access.
Free White-Glove Migration
24/7 PapaSquad Support
Free Domain On Most Plans
Global CDN Included
Looking For Something Else?
Explore Powerful App Categories
From CMS to eCommerce, discover tools to build, grow, and manage your online presence.
Tools to easily control, schedule, and monetize ads across your website, perfect for boosting revenue without the hassle.
Track visitor behavior, site traffic, and performance in real time. Get the insights you need to grow smarter.
Share your voice with the world. Blog platforms make publishing content fast, easy, and beautiful.
Build and manage websites easily with no coding required. From simple pages to full-featured portals, CMS tools power it all.
Offer fast, organized help with ticket systems, live chat, and knowledge bases. Keep your users happy and loyal.
Offer fast, organized help with ticket systems, live chat, and knowledge bases. Keep your users happy and loyal.
From physical goods to digital downloads, sell anything online with a platforms designed to power your entire store.
Create, manage, and deliver online learning. Perfect for schools, training centers, and anyone sharing knowledge.
Build thriving communities with discussion boards that are simple to use and rich in features.
Show off your photos or media in sleek, responsive galleries. Great for artists, photographers, and portfolios.
Tools to organize your team, projects, time, or finances. Stay on top of everything in one place.
Launch your own social platform with profiles, feeds, messaging, and more. Easily build your community with your rules.
Self-hosted tools and apps that add powerful features to your site, from productivity boosters to custom utilities built to fit your workflow.
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
Want to dive into the numbers? At HostPapa, we're proud of our powerful, secure, and reliable Web Hosting servers.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Number of supported websites
Email addresses
Inbox storage
Website staging
Softaculous script installer
CMS scripts 1-click setup (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal etc.)
Free domain registration or transfer1
1
25GB
2
1GB
5
100GB
10
1GB
Unlimited
200GB
40
2GB
Unlimited
Unmetered
Unlimited
2GB
Number of pages
No-code, easy wizard-driven setup
Site backups
Multilingual sites
Build from any device
Responsive, mobile-ready sites
SEO optimization tools
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
Email addresses
Email forwarding accounts
Email autoresponders
IMAP/IMAP-SSL connections
POP3/POP3-SSL connections
SMTP/SMTP-SSL connections
Email aliases
Email virus scanning
SpamAssassin spam protection
Outgoing filtering
Webmail
Business-grade email available
Individual mailbox storage
Overall mailbox storage
Email sends per hour
Email attachment size
2
2
Unlimited
25
1GB
2GB
200
20MB
10
10
Unlimited
25
1GB
5GB
200
20MB
40
40
Unlimited
25
2GB
10GB
300
20MB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
25
2GB
20GB
600
20MB
Daily malware scan
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Protected pages
Manual vulnerability scan
Secure website trust seal
Automated malware detection
Real-time notifications and alerts
Malware removal assistance
Website performance acceleration
Improved page load speed
Dynamic website acceleration
Asset preloading
Anycast DNS
Speed 10/40/100GBPS
Layer 7 DDoS protection
Layer 3, 4, 5, 6 DDoS protection
Instant purge
One-time
One-time
One-time
Server firewall, monitoring, and intrusion detection
DDoS attack prevention and responses
Multi-factor biometric access data centre
Redundant network carriers
Network monitoring
Brute force detection
CloudLinux O/S protection
Imunify360
ModSecurity
Standard SSL
Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
Automated website backup
5GB
5GB
10GB
Server resources
Entry points
CPU cores
MySQL usage
PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1 (choose your version)
Memory
I/O Usage
Inodes
Minimum cron job interval
Database size
Table size
Hosted domains
Subdomains
Unlimited add-on domains
Unlimited parked domains
Server resources
- Entry points: 10
- CPU cores: 1 core
- MySQL usage: 1 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 150,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 500MB
- Table size: 250MB
10
1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
1
20
Server resources
- Entry points: 20
- CPU cores: 2 core
- MySQL usage: 2 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 300,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 1000MB
- Table size: 500MB
20
2 Core
2 Core MySQL
1,024MB
3,072 KB/s
300,000
30 Minutes
1GB
500MB
5
100
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
40
4 Core
4 Core MySQL
1,024MB
4,096 KB/s
450,000
20 Minutes
2GB
1GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
80
8 Core
8 Core MySQL
2,048MB
8,192 KB/s
600,000
10 Minutes
4GB
2GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
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