Geeklog Hosting Built for Speed, Security & Easy Setup
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What Is Geeklog?
Geeklog is a free, open-source Content Management System (CMS) and blog engine built with PHP and MySQL. It's licensed under the GNU GPL, which means you can download it, use it, and customize it at no cost.
Out of the box, Geeklog gives you a fully working dynamic website with support for multi-user publishing, comments, trackbacks, spam protection, and multiple content syndication formats (RSS, Atom). You can extend it further with a library of community-built plugins, including forums, image galleries, and calendars. Geeklog is a popular choice for community websites, news portals, and multi-author blogs where built-in user management and content controls matter. If you need a clean, secure CMS without the complexity of larger platforms, it's worth a close look.
Who Created Geeklog?
Geeklog was originally developed by Jason Whittenburg for the Security Geeks website. In 2001, Tony Bibbs took over as maintainer and used it to run Iowa Outdoors. The project has been actively maintained by the open-source community since then.
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HostPapa's Web Hosting plans are configured to run Geeklog right out of the box. Here's what that means for you:
- NVMe storage on all plans for faster page loads and database queries.
- PHP 5.6 through 8.1 support so you can run the Geeklog version that fits your site.
- MySQL is included on every plan, which is what Geeklog uses to store your content.
- Softaculous 1-click installer so you can get Geeklog running in minutes without touching a config file.
- Free SSL certificate to secure your visitors from day one.
- cPanel is included with every plan, so you can manage files, email, and databases from one familiar place.
- 99.9% uptime guarantee to keep your community online when they show up.
Powerful Geeklog Hosting
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with our services, you can cancel at any time in the first 30 days of signup to receive a full refund for the service.
Domain fees are non-refundable.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing Geeklog? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click Geeklog Installation
Installing Geeklog on your HostPapa account is quick and beginner‑friendly. There’s no need to download files, create databases, or use FTP. The Softaculous app installer does the technical work for you in just a few clicks.
Open cPanel
Log in to your dashboard, then open cPanel for your account.
Find Geeklog
Search for Geeklog in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the Geeklog installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your Geeklog installation.
Our Web Hosting Plans Include
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99.9% Uptime Guarantee
24/7 Support
Enterprise-Grade Performance on Every Plan
NVME STORAGE
Boost Geeklog Performance with High-Speed
NVMe drives read and write data faster than traditional SSD storage. For Geeklog, that means faster database queries, faster page generation, and a snappier experience for your visitors. Every HostPapa plan includes NVMe storage, from the Essentials plan (25GB) up to Unmetered on the Elite plan.
GLOBAL CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK (CDN)
Reach Global Audiences Faster
A Content Delivery Network (CDN) stores copies of your site on servers around the world and serves content from the location nearest to each visitor. If your readers are spread across different countries, a CDN reduces load times for all of them. We include global CDN access on most plans, so you don't need a separate service to reach a global audience.CLOUDLINUX & DEDICATED SERVER RESOURCES
Ensure Stable Performance
Our servers run CloudLinux OS, which isolates each hosting account from the others on the same server. That means a traffic spike on someone else's site won't slow yours down. Each plan comes with dedicated CPU cores, defined I/O usage, and a set number of entry points so your Geeklog site has consistent, predictable performance.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Geeklog, and who is it for?
Geeklog is a free, open-source PHP/MySQL CMS and blog engine licensed under the GNU GPL. It's a good fit for community websites, news portals, and multi-author blogs.
Can I install Geeklog automatically on HostPapa?
Yes. All HostPapa Web Hosting plans include Softaculous, a one-click app installer. Open Softaculous in your cPanel, search for Geeklog, click Install, and fill in a few details. The whole process takes about five minutes and requires no manual file configuration.
What PHP version do I need for Geeklog?
Geeklog supports PHP 5.6 and higher, including PHP 7.x and 8.x. All HostPapa plans let you select your PHP version through cPanel, and we support PHP 5.6 through 8.1, so you're covered regardless of which Geeklog version you're running.
Does HostPapa support Geeklog plugins?
Yes. Because you get full cPanel access and FTP access with every plan, you can upload and activate any Geeklog community plugin, including forum, gallery, calendar, polls, and file management plugins. There are no restrictions on which plugins you can use.
What's the minimum storage I need for a Geeklog site?
The Geeklog core install requires about 50MB. For a typical Geeklog site with plugins, media uploads, and a moderate amount of content, 1GB to 5GB covers most setups comfortably. Our Essentials plan starts at 25GB of NVMe storage, which is more than enough to get started.
Can I migrate an existing Geeklog site to HostPapa?
Yes, and we'll do it for free. Our migration team transfers your files, databases, and email accounts to HostPapa's servers at no charge. Your site stays live during the move. Reach out to our PapaSquad team to get the process started.
How does the 99.9% uptime guarantee work?
We guarantee your site will be available 99.9% of the time. Our servers run on redundant hardware with proactive monitoring to catch issues before they affect your site. If we fall short of that guarantee, we hold ourselves accountable through our service terms.
How does Geeklog compare to WordPress for hosting needs?
Both platforms run on PHP and MySQL and can be installed on any HostPapa plan. WordPress has a larger plugin library (60,000+ vs. a few hundred for Geeklog) and a bigger community. Geeklog has stronger built-in spam protection and user management out of the box, without needing additional plugins. For community sites and news portals, Geeklog's defaults are hard to beat. For blogs and business sites where you want the widest possible choice of themes and plugins, WordPress has more options.
Do I need a dedicated IP address for Geeklog?
No. Geeklog runs fine on a shared IP address, which is what all shared hosting plans use. A dedicated IP address is available as an add-on if you need it for specific business reasons, but it's not required to run Geeklog.
