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Product
PluXml describes itself as a fast, simple website generator and blog or CMS built with XML.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Deployment
The documentation describes installing PluXml locally on macOS, Linux, and Windows, or uploading it to a web host.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wiki.pluxml.org
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Support
The maker provides documentation and a community forum, and invites financial donations to help cover hosting and development costs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
License
The About page says PluXml is free software built with PHP and XML and released under the GNU General Public License.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Collaboration
The site says PluXml supports multiple users with five profiles and different permission levels.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Content management
Listed features include static pages, categories, tags, archives, comments, and an image and document media manager.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Content tools
It supports static pages, categories, tags, archives, comments, media management, and RSS feeds.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Custom user roles
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Customization
The site says users can customize themes and add functionality through plugins without programming.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Data storage
It requires no database and stores all data in XML files, which the site says can be copied to make the site portable.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Editorial workflows
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Extensions
The maker’s resources site lists downloadable plugins and themes for PluXml.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ressources.pluxml.org
Feeds
PluXml provides RSS feeds for articles, comments, tags, and categories.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Founder
The About page names Anthony Guerin as PluXml's founder in 2006.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Languages
The site lists translations in 11 languages: French, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Occitan, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, and Russian.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Media library
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Multilingual content
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Platform type
self_hostedRead 22 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Requirements
The listed requirements are an Apache, Nginx, or Lighttpd server, PHP 7.2 or later, and the GD library for image management.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Security guidance
The installation documentation recommends deleting install.php and the update directory after installation or an update.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wiki.pluxml.org
SEO tools
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · pluxml.org
Storage
PluXml stores data in XML files and does not require a database.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Technical requirements
The product page lists Apache, Nginx, or Lighttpd, PHP 7.2 or later, and the GD library as prerequisites.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
Updates
The homepage instructs users to back up the data directory before updating an existing installation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org
User roles
The site lists five user permission levels: administrator, manager, moderator, editor, and writer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wiki.pluxml.org

Plans and prices

PluXml Free Free software · GPL license · self-hosted installation Read 12 Oct 2026 · pluxml.org

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