High-Performance Pligg Hosting
Launch your own social news community or content voting website in minutes. Our Pligg hosting offers 1-click installation, enterprise-grade NVMe performance, a Free SSL Certificate, and 24/7 PapaSquad expert support. All backed by our 99.9% uptime guarantee and 30-day money-back guarantee1.- Ultra-Fast NVMe Storage, Up to 3X Faster Than Standard SSD
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OPEN-SOURCE SOCIAL CMS
What Is Pligg CMS?
Pligg is a Free, open-source content management system (CMS) built on PHP and MySQL. It's designed specifically for creating social publishing communities: websites where registered users can submit articles, cast votes on content, and determine what rises to the front page. Think of it as the software behind a Digg-style or Reddit-style community that you own and control completely.
Pligg is a popular choice for community builders, niche news site owners, bloggers, and web developers who want an interactive platform without having to build from scratch. It includes built-in features such as user registration, a voting system, RSS feed support, SEO-friendly URLs, multilingual support, and a customizable module system. All you need to get started is reliable website hosting with PHP 5.6+ and MySQL 5+.
YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR RULES.
What Can You Build With Pligg?
Pligg's social publishing engine is flexible enough to power a wide variety of community-driven websites. Whether you're launching a niche news portal or a topic-specific voting platform, Pligg gives you the tools to build it fast.
Host your Pligg site on HostPapa, and you'll have the speed, security, and reliability your community needs to grow from day one.
Social News Portals
Your members submit stories, vote on what matters, and collectively shape the front page.
Content Voting Platforms
Pligg's voting system lets registered users promote or bury content based on community interest.
Niche Community Hubs
From tech forums to health communities to hobby sites, Pligg's group and category system lets you organize content and build an engaged user base around shared interests.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing Pligg? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click Pligg Installation
Installing Pligg 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 Pligg
Search for Pligg in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the Pligg installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your Pligg installation.
Powerful Pligg 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.
BUILT FOR PLIGG FROM THE GROUND UP
Pligg Hosting Requirements Fully Met on Every HostPapa Plan
Pligg CMS has a specific set of server requirements to run properly. Every HostPapa Web Hosting plan includes everything Pligg needs right out of the box, no manual configuration required.
PHP 5.6 or Higher
All HostPapa plans include PHP 5.6 through PHP 8.x. You can switch your PHP version directly from cPanel in seconds.
MySQL 5 or Higher
HostPapa provides MySQL 5+ on all plans. Softaculous creates your Pligg database automatically during installation, no database setup required on your part.
cPanel Control Panel
HostPapa includes cPanel on all shared hosting plans. Manage your Pligg files, databases, and email from a single, familiar dashboard.
Softaculous 1-Click Installer
Softaculous is included with every HostPapa plan and makes Pligg installation completely point-and-click. No FTP uploads. No manual database setup.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL HELP. AROUND THE CLOCK.
Why HostPapa Is the Best Home for Your Pligg Community
Your Pligg site is a community, and communities need hosting that doesn't let them down. We combine the speed, security, and support that an active, user-driven website demands, so you can focus on growing your audience instead of troubleshooting your server.
- NVMe Speed Your Community Will Notice: Our enterprise-grade NVMe storage delivers pages up to 3X faster than traditional SSD hosting. Fast page loads keep your members engaged, and your voting feeds responsive, even during traffic spikes.
- 24/7 Human Support: You'll never argue with a bot. Our PapaSquad experts are real people, available around the clock by phone, chat, and email, with an average first response time of under 5 minutes. They know Pligg, cPanel, and everything in between.
- Security Built for Community Sites: Pligg communities attract spam and user-generated content risks. Our Imunify360 security suite runs automated malware scans, a Web Application Firewall (WAF), and brute-force protection 24/7 — keeping your community safe without any extra setup.
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CloudLinux™ OS
Stability, Security & Fair Performance
CloudLinux™ OS transforms shared hosting into a more stable, secure, and reliable environment. Isolating each account makes sure no single website can slow down the server or compromise others in the event of a breach. The result? Fair resource distribution, stronger protection, and consistently high performance for every website you host.
Imunify360
Advanced Website Security for Peace of Mind
Keep your website safe with Imunify360. This all-in-one security suite provides enterprise-grade protection, working silently in the background to protect every site on your account. Comes with automated malware detection and removal, intrusion prevention, a powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF), and proactive defense against emerging threats.Protection Power
A Trust Seal to Secure & Monitor Your Site
Protection Power safeguards your website with advanced threat detection and DDoS protection. It also boosts performance with a built-in global CDN and Anycast DNS. Your content is now delivered faster to visitors worldwide, while layered security features, including malware scans and real-time alerts, keep your site safe and trusted.
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
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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
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 Pligg CMS?
Pligg is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) built on PHP and MySQL. It specializes in social publishing, websites where registered users can submit content, vote on articles, and collectively shape what appears on the front page. It's conceptually similar to Reddit or Digg, but self-hosted and fully under your control. Pligg is used to build news portals, community voting platforms, social bookmarking sites, and niche content hubs.
Does HostPapa support Pligg hosting?
Yes! Every HostPapa web hosting plan fully supports Pligg CMS. Our servers run PHP 5.6 through PHP 8.x and MySQL 5+, meeting all of Pligg's technical requirements. We also include Softaculous, so you can install Pligg in a single click without any manual setup.
How do I install Pligg on HostPapa?
Installing Pligg on HostPapa takes less than two minutes. Log in to your cPanel account, open Softaculous, search for Pligg, and click Install. You'll fill in your domain, site name, admin username, and email address. Softaculous creates your database automatically and completes the installation. You'll receive a link to your new Pligg site and admin panel immediately after.
Which HostPapa plan is best for a Pligg community site?
For a new Pligg site with a small community, our Essentials plan at $2.95 per month is a great starting point. It includes 25GB of NVMe storage, PHP/MySQL support, a free SSL certificate, and Softaculous. As your community grows, our Growth or Premium plans add more server resources, CDN support, and staging environments for testing Pligg updates or new modules before going live.
What are Pligg's server requirements?
Pligg CMS requires a Linux web hosting account with PHP 5.6 or higher and MySQL 5.0 or higher. It also requires at least 20–25 MB of disk space for the core installation (more as your content grows), as well as support for cURL and the GD library. Every HostPapa shared hosting plan automatically meets all of these requirements.
Is my Pligg site secure on HostPapa?
Yes. All HostPapa plans include Imunify360, an enterprise-grade security suite that provides automated malware scanning, a Web Application Firewall (WAF), intrusion detection, and brute-force protection. Community platforms like Pligg are common targets for spam, and Imunify360 handles that protection automatically in the background. Our Growth, Premium, and Elite plans also include Protection Power, which provides advanced DDoS protection and real-time security alerts.
Does HostPapa include a free SSL certificate with Pligg hosting?
Yes, every HostPapa hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate. SSL is automatically issued and renewed for you; there's nothing to configure. An SSL certificate is essential for Pligg sites because it encrypts user login data, registration information, and any personal details your community members submit.
Can I migrate an existing Pligg site to HostPapa?
Yes! HostPapa offers free website migration on all plans. Our migration team handles your Pligg files, MySQL database, and domain transfer, so your community stays live throughout the move with no downtime and no data loss. You don't need any technical experience. Just sign up, request your free migration, and our team takes care of everything.
Does HostPapa offer a money-back guarantee for Pligg hosting?
Yes. Every HostPapa hosting plan includes a 30-day money-back guarantee1. If you're not completely satisfied for any reason within the first 30 days, you can cancel and receive a full refund for your hosting service. Domain registration fees are non-refundable. We also back every plan with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, meaning we'll work with you throughout your hosting journey to make sure everything meets your expectations.
