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Get your Movable Type site online fast. We handle the setup, migration, and support, so you can focus on creating great content. HostPapa offers ultra-fast NVMe servers, a Free SSL certificate, a one-click installer, and an expert support team standing by around the clock. To ensure your Movable Type site is working smoothly.- 99.9% Uptime Guarantee, Backed By Us
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What Is Movable Type?
Movable Type is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) and blogging platform first released in 2001. Unlike WordPress, Movable Type generates static HTML pages by default. That means your content gets served directly from a file, not pulled from a database on every visit. The result? Faster page loads and less strain on your server.
Movable Type is written in Perl and runs on standard shared hosting with CGI support, making it a natural fit for HostPapa's shared Web Hosting plans. It's popular with bloggers, developers, and publishers who want control over how their content is built and delivered. It's also widely used by enterprise teams, particularly in Japan, where it's one of the top CMS platforms.
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Who Is Movable Type Best For?
Movable Type isn't a one-size-fits-all platform, and that's actually what makes it great. Here's who gets the most out of it:
- Bloggers and content creators who want a fast, reliable publishing platform without relying on a database for every page view.
- Developers and agencies who prefer fine-grained control over site architecture, templates, and publishing workflows.
- Small and medium businesses running content-heavy websites that need consistent uptime and predictable performance.
- Publishers managing multiple blogs from a single dashboard, Movable Type handles multi-blog setups natively, no extra installs needed.
- Teams already using Perl-based hosting who want a CMS that works with their existing stack.
If you're running a blog, a news site, or a content hub, Movable Type gives you the flexibility of a custom build with the ease of a familiar CMS interface.
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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.
Why Host Your Movable Type Site with HostPapa?
We've been helping website owners get online since 2006, and we know what it takes to make a Movable Type site run smoothly. Here's what you get with us:
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1-Click Movable Type Installation
Installing Movable Type 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 Movable Type
Search for Movable Type in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the Movable Type installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your Movable Type installation.
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Power Your Website with Movable Type Hosting from HostPapa
Ready to launch your Movable Type site? With HostPapa, you can go from idea to live website in just minutes. Our streamlined setup, one-click installation, and expert support take care of the technical side, so you can focus on what matters most: creating and publishing great content.
HostPapa hosting is built to bring out the best in Movable Type. With fast, reliable servers, NVMe-powered performance, and support for Perl, CGI, PHP, and MySQL right out of the box, your site is ready to run smoothly from day one. Add in our 99.9% uptime guarantee, and you get a hosting experience that’s dependable, stable, and built for growth.
Everything you need to succeed with Movable Type is included. Get started with an easy installation process, generous storage, and a Free SSL certificate to keep your site secure and trusted by visitors. As your site grows, you can scale effortlessly with more bandwidth, enhanced performance features, automated backups, and advanced hosting options.
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At HostPapa, we’re here to help you get the most out of your Movable Type experience. From free setup and website migration to our 30-day money-back guarantee1, everything we do is designed to make your experience simple, stress-free, and successful.
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Movable Type vs. WordPress: Which One Is Right for You?
Both Movable Type and WordPress are excellent platforms, but they're built differently. Here's a quick side-by-side so you can pick the right fit:
Movable Type
Movable Type is a great fit if you want speed, control, and a clean publishing workflow. Because it generates static HTML pages by default, your content gets served directly as a file rather than being pulled from a database on every visit. That means faster load times and less server strain, especially on high-traffic days. It also handles multi-blog setups natively, so if you're managing more than one site, you can do it all from a single dashboard without extra installs or plugins. Movable Type runs on Perl and requires CGI support, which makes it a favorite with developers and technical teams who want full control over how their site is built and delivered.
WordPress
WordPress is the world's most widely used CMS, and for good reason. It's beginner-friendly, has a massive library of over 59,000 plugins, and comes with one of the largest online communities you'll find for any platform. It builds pages dynamically from a database, which means you'll want a good caching setup to keep things fast, but with the right hosting and configuration, WordPress can perform just as well as any static-first platform. If you want maximum flexibility, the biggest plugin ecosystem, and endless beginner tutorials, WordPress is your platform.
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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 Movable Type hosting?
Movable Type hosting is a web hosting plan that's set up to run the Movable Type CMS. It includes all the server-side requirements Movable Type needs, including Perl, CGI support, PHP, and MySQL. HostPapa's shared hosting plans include all of these out of the box, so you can install Movable Type with one click.
Is Movable Type free?
Yes. Movable Type Open Source (MTOS) is completely free to download and use. You just need a hosting plan that meets its system requirements. HostPapa's plans start at an affordable monthly rate and include everything Movable Type needs to run.
What Movable Type version does HostPapa support?
HostPapa's Softaculous installer includes the latest stable version of Movable Type available through the Softaculous library. Movable Type 9 is the current major release as of 2025. If you need to run a specific version, our expert support team can help you set that up manually.
How long does it take to set up Movable Type on HostPapa?
With Softaculous, the installation takes under five minutes. You log in to cPanel, open Softaculous, search for Movable Type, fill in a short form, and click Install. Your site is ready to configure right after.
Can I migrate my existing Movable Type site to HostPapa?
Yes, and we'll do it for you at no charge. Our migration team handles the full transfer of your files, database, and settings. Just get in touch after you sign up and we'll take care of the rest.
Does Movable Type work on shared hosting?
Yes. Movable Type is designed to run on standard shared hosting with CGI support, which all HostPapa shared plans include. You don't need a VPS or dedicated server for a typical Movable Type blog or content site.
What's the difference between Movable Type and WordPress?
The biggest difference is the publishing model. Movable Type generates static HTML files by default, while WordPress builds pages dynamically from a database on each visit. Static pages load faster and use fewer server resources. WordPress has a larger plugin ecosystem and a bigger beginner community. Both platforms are free and open source. See our full comparison table above.
Does HostPapa's Movable Type hosting include SSL?
Yes. Every HostPapa plan includes a free SSL certificate. Your Movable Type site will run on HTTPS from day one, with no extra setup or cost.
Can I run multiple Movable Type blogs on one hosting plan?
Yes. Movable Type supports multiple blogs from a single installation, which is one of its standout features compared to other platforms. Our Growth, Premium, and Elite plans also support hosting multiple websites under one account, so you can run as many Movable Type blogs as your plan allows.
What happens if I need help with my Movable Type site?
Our expert support team is available 24/7 by phone, live chat, and email. We also have a knowledge base with step-by-step guides for Movable Type setup, configuration, and common troubleshooting topics. If you're stuck, we're here.
