PluXml
PluXml is a PHP-based CMS and blogging platform that stores its content in XML files instead of a database. Created in 2008, it is designed to help you build lightweight, SEO-friendly websites and blogs with complete ease — no database server, no complex installation, just files you can edit, back up and move freely.
Key Features
- No database required — All content is stored in structured XML files, keeping setup and backups trivial
- Blog and static pages — Combine a blog with static pages for a complete site in one platform
- Easy installation — Upload and run the installer; your site is ready in a few minutes
- Themes and plugins — A selection of themes and plugins to extend design and functionality
- Media management — Upload and organise images and files from a simple admin interface
- Multi-user support — Create multiple admin and author accounts with different roles
- SEO-friendly — Clean URLs, meta management and light markup help with search visibility
- Lightweight footprint — Runs comfortably on minimal shared hosting without a database server
Why Use PluXml?
PluXml proves you do not need a database to run a modern blog or small site. Because everything lives in XML files, the whole platform is transparent: you can read your content with any editor, back it up with a copy command and move it between hosts in seconds. It is a dependable choice for small websites, personal blogs and anyone who values simplicity and portability.
Use Cases
- Personal blogs and small business websites on budget shared hosting
- Projects that want content stored in human-readable files, not a database
- Simple multi-author sites managed through an intuitive admin panel
- Anyone who wants a low-maintenance CMS that is easy to back up and migrate
Platform
Web-based (self-hosted) · Linux · macOS · Windows hosting · Any PHP host
Licence
GPL-3.0