Textpattern CMS Hosting Built for Speed & Simplicity
Get your Textpattern CMS site live in minutes with one-click installation via Softaculous. We include Free expert migration, NVMe-powered servers, and 24/7 PapaSquad support so you can focus on publishing, not managing servers.
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OPEN SOURCE CMS FOR WRITERS & DEVELOPERS
What Is Textpattern CMS?
Textpattern CMS is a Free, open-source content management system licensed under the GPL. It runs on PHP and MySQL, making it compatible with any standard shared hosting plan.
First released in 2003 by Dean Allen, Textpattern CMS is now maintained by an active open-source community and supports over 50 languages. The current production release is version 4.9.
Textpattern CMS is known for its clean, lightweight architecture. It doesn't load unnecessary plugins or bloated code, which means your pages load fast and your server resources stay free. If you want a writer-first CMS that gives you full control over your HTML, CSS, and content structure, Textpattern CMS is built for exactly that.
BUILT FOR WRITERS, DESIGNERS & DEVELOPERS
Who Is Textpattern CMS For?
Textpattern CMS has a loyal, dedicated community of users who choose it specifically because of what it doesn't do: it doesn't get in your way. It's the go-to CMS for people who want full control without the overhead.
Bloggers & Writers
Textpattern was originally built as a publishing tool, and that heritage shows. Its clean, distraction-free editor and Textile markup support let you write fast and publish faster. It's ideal for personal blogs, newsletters, and content-first websites.
Web Designers & Developers
Textpattern gives you direct access to your page templates, CSS, and HTML from the admin panel. There are hundreds of plugins available to extend functionality. If you're a developer who finds WordPress too opinionated, Textpattern gives you the flexibility you're looking for.
Publishers & Small Businesses
Textpattern's article management system handles multiple content types, including images and multimedia files, through a single, organized interface. It's a solid choice for small publication teams and businesses that want a stable, fast CMS that doesn't need constant updates or maintenance.
EVERYTHING TEXTPATTERN NEEDS, INCLUDED
What Does Textpattern CMS Need From a Host?
Textpattern CMS is straightforward to host. It runs on standard PHP + MySQL, which means any HostPapa Web Hosting plan supports it right out of the box. Here's exactly what you need:
PHP 7.4 or Higher
Textpattern 4.9 requires PHP 7.4 as a minimum, with PHP 8.1 recommended for best performance. All HostPapa plans let you choose your PHP version directly from cPanel.
PHP 7.4 or Higher
Textpattern 4.9 requires PHP 7.4 as a minimum, with PHP 8.1 recommended for best performance. All HostPapa plans let you choose your PHP version directly from cPanel.
MySQL 5.7 or MariaDB
Textpattern stores your content in a MySQL or MariaDB database. Every HostPapa plan includes MySQL database support with dedicated database size limits scaled to your plan.
NVMe Storage
Textpattern files are lightweight, but fast storage matters for database query speed. HostPapa's NVMe-powered servers deliver up to 3X faster read/write speeds than traditional SSD hosting, which means your Textpattern site loads faster for every visitor.
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Having trouble installing Textpattern CMS? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click Textpattern CMS Installation
Installing Textpattern CMS 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 Textpattern CMS
Search for Textpattern CMS in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the Textpattern CMS installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your Textpattern CMS installation.
Powerful Textpattern CMS 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.
HOSTING BUILT FOR TEXTPATTERN CMS
Why HostPapa Is the Right Home for Your Textpattern Site
Every HostPapa Web Hosting plan is engineered to run Textpattern fast, securely, and without the headaches. Here's what sets us apart.
- NVMe Performance on Every Plan: HostPapa uses enterprise-grade NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) storage, the fastest commercial storage technology available. Your Textpattern database queries and file reads happen up to 3X faster than on traditional SSD hosting.
- Dedicated Server Resources: Unlike hosts that overload shared servers, HostPapa uses CloudLinux OS to give every account its own CPU and memory allocation. Your Textpattern site performs consistently, even when other sites on the server experience traffic spikes.
- 24/7 PapaSquad Support: Our PapaSquad support team picks up the phone, joins the chat, and answers your emails day or night. With an average response time under 5 minutes and a 99% first-contact resolution rate, you'll never be stuck waiting for help.
- Free SSL on Every Plan: Every HostPapa plan includes a Free SSL Certificate, automatically issued and maintained for you. Your Textpattern CMS site is encrypted and trusted from the moment it goes live.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
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Unlimited add-on domains
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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
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1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
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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
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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 Textpattern CMS?
Textpattern CMS is a free, open-source content management system licensed under the GPL. It's built on PHP and MySQL, and it's designed to be lightweight, fast, and writer-focused. Originally created by Dean Allen in 2003, Textpattern is currently on version 4.9 and supports over 50 languages. It's popular with bloggers, designers, publishers, and developers who want full control over their site's HTML, CSS, and content structure without a bloated plugin ecosystem.
Is Textpattern CMS free?
Yes. Textpattern is completely free and open-source software, licensed under the GPL-2.0 license. You can download, install, and use it at no cost. The only cost you'll pay is for your web hosting, which is what provides the server, storage, and database that Textpattern runs on.
What are the hosting requirements for Textpattern CMS?
Textpattern 4.9 requires PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.1 is recommended), MySQL 5.7 or MariaDB, and a standard web server that supports .htaccess files. All HostPapa Web Hosting plans meet these requirements. You can select your PHP version directly from cPanel, and MySQL databases are included with every plan.
How do I install Textpattern CMS on HostPapa?
The fastest way is through Softaculous, our one-click app installer included with every HostPapa plan. Log in to cPanel, open the Softaculous Apps Installer, search for Textpattern, fill in your site name and admin credentials, and click Install. The entire process takes under two minutes. You can also install Textpattern manually by downloading it from textpattern.com and uploading the files via FTP, but most users prefer the one-click route.
Can I migrate my existing Textpattern site to HostPapa?
Yes, and we'll do it for you at no charge. HostPapa includes a free white-glove website migration service with all Web Hosting plans. Our migration specialists handle every file, database, and server configuration for you. Your site stays live throughout the move, and we test everything before it goes live on our servers. Just reach out to our PapaSquad team to get started.
Is Textpattern good for blogging?
Textpattern was originally built as a blogging and publishing tool, so yes. It has a clean, writer-focused admin interface, supports Textile markup for fast formatting, and keeps your publishing workflow simple. It's a strong choice for bloggers who find WordPress overly complex or who want a faster, lighter site with less maintenance overhead.
How does Textpattern compare to WordPress?
Both are free, open-source CMS platforms that run on PHP and MySQL. WordPress has a much larger plugin and theme library and is the most widely used CMS globally. Textpattern is significantly more lightweight, has a smaller security surface area, and gives developers more direct control over templates and HTML structure. Textpattern is a great fit for developers and writers who want simplicity and speed. WordPress is better if you need eCommerce, a large plugin library, or a very well-known admin experience. Both run on every HostPapa Web Hosting plan.
Does HostPapa support the latest version of Textpattern?
Yes. HostPapa's servers support Textpattern 4.9, the current production release, as well as earlier versions. Our PHP 8.1 support and MySQL 5.7+ compatibility mean your Textpattern installation runs on a fully supported, high-performance stack.
What is the HostPapa money-back guarantee?
Every HostPapa Web Hosting plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee1. If you're not satisfied for any reason, cancel within the first 30 days, and we'll refund the full hosting cost. Domain fees are non-refundable. We also back every plan with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, which means we'll work with you throughout your hosting experience to ensure everything meets your expectations.
Can I run multiple Textpattern sites on one HostPapa plan?
Yes, depending on the plan you choose. The Growth plan supports up to 5 websites, the Premium plan supports unlimited websites, and the Elite plan supports unlimited websites with the highest server resources. All plans include Softaculous, so you can install Textpattern on each site in minutes. Our Elite plan is ideal for agencies or developers managing multiple Textpattern sites for clients.
