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Product
Typecho is a blog program built with PHP for publishing text and images.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · typecho.org
License
Typecho is distributed under the GPL version 2 license.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Business use
The about page says Typecho may be used on commercial websites without paying additional fees.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Custom domain
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · typecho.org
Customization
The home page says Typecho includes plugin and template mechanisms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Database security
The Typecho 1.2.1 release notes say the update added support for connecting to MySQL databases over SSL.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Databases
The about page says Typecho supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Development build
The download page warns that development builds are not fully tested and are not recommended for production environments.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Hosting
The home page says Typecho supports cloud hosts including BAE, GAE, and SAE.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Installation
The home page describes downloading and installing Typecho on a hosting provider, then consulting the usage documentation to customize the site.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Lightweight
The home page says Typecho uses seven database tables and less than 400 KB of code, with plugin and theme mechanisms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Markdown
Typecho natively supports Markdown formatting syntax.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Mobile administration
The 1.2.0 release notes list mobile adaptation of the administration interface as an improvement.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Security update
The June 2023 release notes describe Typecho 1.2.1 as a security update fixing issues related to insufficient filtering of parameters and submitted data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Stable release
The download page recommends the latest stable version for all users and directs first-time installers to installation documentation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Support and community
The about page recommends the forum, GitHub issues, and mailing lists for discussion and bug reports or suggestions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org
Theme customization
custom codeRead 22 Sep 2026 · typecho.org

Plans and prices

Typecho Free GPL version 2 · self-hosted blog software Read 12 Oct 2026 · typecho.org

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