FlatPress is a lightweight blogging engine that stores posts, comments and configuration data in ordinary files rather than a database. Written in PHP, it offers straightforward installation and backup while providing the core facilities needed to run a personal or small-scale blog.
The software supports Smarty-powered themes, plugins, widgets, static pages, categories, comments with spam protection, and RSS and Atom feeds. Its administration interface and extensive language support make it accessible to a broad range of users.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Stores content in files without requiring a database.
- Offers a browser-based installer and administration interface.
- Supports plugins and configurable sidebar widgets.
- Provides customizable themes powered by the Smarty template engine.
- Includes reader comments with spam protection.
- Organizes posts using categories and subcategories.
- Supports standalone static pages.
- Generates RSS and Atom feeds.
- Provides multiple interface languages.
- Makes backups straightforward by keeping site data in ordinary files.
- Runs on PHP-capable web servers including Apache, NGINX and IIS.
Website: github.com/flatpressblog/flatpress
Support:
Developer: Frank Hochmuth
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
FlatPress is written in PHP. Learn PHP with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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