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What Is PHP-Nuke?
PHP-Nuke is a Free, open-source content management system (CMS) built on PHP and MySQL. It's designed for community-driven websites like news portals, hobby forums, and member-based clubs where editors post articles and visitors engage through comments, polls, and private messages.
Built for Community Websites
PHP-Nuke was created by Francisco Burzi and is one of the earliest open-source CMS platforms on the web. It lets site owners publish news, manage user registrations, run polls, and add modules for forums, calendars, and FAQs, all through a browser-based admin panel.
It's a popular choice for hobbyist communities, small membership organizations, and legacy sites that have been running on the platform for years. If you've inherited a PHP-Nuke site or you're starting a niche community from scratch, you'll need a host that supports the right PHP and MySQL versions.
PHP-Nuke System Requirements
To run PHP-Nuke reliably, your hosting environment needs to meet a few technical requirements. We've got them all covered across every plan.
- Web server: Apache with mod_rewrite
- PHP version: PHP 5.6 or higher (we support up to PHP 8.1)
- Database: MySQL 5.x or 8.x
- Access: FTP/SFTP and cPanel for file and database management
- SSL: Recommended for login security (included Free on all plans)
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Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click PHP-Nuke Installation
Installing PHP-Nuke 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 PHP-Nuke
Search for PHP-Nuke in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the PHP-Nuke installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your PHP-Nuke installation.
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Every HostPapa plan is set up to run PHP-Nuke right out of the box. Here's what you get with every hosting account, from day one.
COMMUNITY WEBSITE PLATFORM
What Can You Build With PHP-Nuke?
PHP-Nuke is a modular CMS, which means you start with a core installation and extend it with the modules your community needs. Whether you're running a news site, a membership organization, or a hobby club, there's a module for it. Here are some of the most popular PHP-Nuke modules and what they let you do.
Publish and manage content with a familiar editorial workflow. PHP-Nuke's core news module lets editors submit articles, approve user-contributed stories, and organize content by category.
Keep your community engaged with built-in interactive tools. Add a discussion forum, create polls to gather member opinions, and enable private messaging between registered users.
Manage your community with a full user registration and roles system. PHP-Nuke lets you define user groups, control which content is visible to guests vs. registered members, and moderate submissions before they go public.
SECURITY BUILT FOR LEGACY CMS SITES
Keep Your PHP-Nuke Site Safe and Secure
PHP-Nuke is a mature platform, and older codebases can be attractive targets for automated attacks. That's why every HostPapa plan includes multi-layered security designed to protect your site even if you're running an older PHP-Nuke version.
Imunify360 runs silently in the background, scanning your files for malware, blocking suspicious traffic, and patching known vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. It's enterprise-grade protection that works automatically.
Our built-in WAF filters malicious requests before they reach your PHP-Nuke installation. It's especially useful for protecting legacy PHP apps against SQL injection attempts, cross-site scripting (XSS), and brute-force login attacks.
We engineer our servers with redundancy and real-time monitoring, so your PHP-Nuke site stays available around the clock. Our 99.9% uptime guarantee means your community stays connected during a big news day, a popular poll, or your busiest traffic spike.
THE CONTROL PANEL YOU ALREADY KNOW
Manage Everything From One Familiar Dashboard
We include cPanel as standard on every hosting plan, the same control panel trusted by millions of website owners and developers worldwide. From cPanel, you can manage your PHP-Nuke files, create and access your MySQL databases through phpMyAdmin, choose your PHP version, set up email accounts, and run Softaculous to install or update PHP-Nuke.
If you've used cPanel before, you're already at home. And if it's new to you, our Knowledge Base and 24/7 PapaSquad support team are here to walk you through anything you need. No confusing custom dashboards, no learning curve, just a clear, well-documented interface that puts you in control.
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PHP-Nuke vs. Other CMS Options
Not sure whether PHP-Nuke is the best fit for your project? Here's a quick comparison to help you decide.
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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
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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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What is PHP-Nuke?
PHP-Nuke is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) written in PHP and powered by a MySQL database. It was originally created by Francisco Burzi and is built for community-driven websites, news portals, hobby clubs, and member organizations. It includes built-in modules for article publishing, user registration, forums, polls, private messaging, and more.
Does HostPapa support PHP-Nuke?
Yes, absolutely. All HostPapa shared hosting plans include full PHP-Nuke support. We provide 1-click installation through Softaculous, PHP version selection (5.6 through 8.1), MySQL database support, cPanel access, and FTP/SFTP, everything PHP-Nuke needs to run reliably.
What PHP version does PHP-Nuke require?
PHP-Nuke is compatible with PHP 5.6 and higher. For the best balance of stability and compatibility, we recommend PHP 7.4 for most PHP-Nuke installations. If you're running a newer or customized version of PHP-Nuke, PHP 8.x is also supported. You can choose and switch your PHP version directly from cPanel at any time, no need to contact support.
How do I install PHP-Nuke on HostPapa?
It's a quick 3-step process using Softaculous, our 1-click installer:
Step 1: Log in to your HostPapa cPanel.
Step 2: Open Softaculous Apps Installer and search for "PHP-Nuke."
Step 3: Fill in your site name, admin details, choose your PHP version, and click Install. Your site will be live in under two minutes.
Does PHP-Nuke work on shared hosting?
Yes. PHP-Nuke is lightweight enough to run well on shared hosting for most community sites. Our shared hosting plans include dedicated CPU resources through CloudLinux OS, which ensures your PHP-Nuke site gets the resources it needs even when other sites on the server are busy. If your site grows to handle very high traffic, we can help you upgrade to a VPS.
Can I migrate my existing PHP-Nuke site to HostPapa?
Yes, and we'll do it for free. Our migration team handles everything: your PHP files, MySQL database, uploaded content, and domain settings. Your site stays live during the move, and we test everything on our servers before switching your domain. Just reach out to our PapaSquad team to get started.
Is PHP-Nuke still supported?
PHP-Nuke is a mature, stable platform that's no longer under active major development, but it still powers many community websites around the world. For existing sites, it remains fully functional and manageable. If you're starting a brand-new community site today and want an actively maintained alternative, we'd recommend looking at WordPress or Joomla!, both of which are available via 1-click install on the same HostPapa plans.
What database does PHP-Nuke use?
PHP-Nuke uses MySQL to store all site content, articles, user accounts, comments, poll results, private messages, and module data. All HostPapa shared hosting plans include MySQL 5.x and 8.x support, along with phpMyAdmin access through cPanel so you can manage your database directly.
How do I add modules to my PHP-Nuke site?
PHP-Nuke modules are added through the Admin Panel under the Modules section. You download the module package from a trusted PHP-Nuke source, upload it to your server via FTP or cPanel's File Manager, and then activate it from the admin interface. Our 24/7 support team can help if you run into any issues during the process.
