What is Textpattern?

Textpattern is a flexible, lightweight content management system built with PHP and MySQL. It gives writers clean markup and precise control through its own tag based template language.

Visit the official Textpattern website →  ·  Source code

Key facts

CategoryCMS & Websites
Best forWriters and publishers wanting a lean CMS
LicenceFree and open source
InstallationOne click, no setup
Official sitetextpattern.com

Highlights

Tag based templates

Clean semantic markup

Lightweight core


Textpattern FAQs

Common questions about running Textpattern on our hosting, answered.

What is Textpattern?
Textpattern is a flexible, lightweight content management system built with PHP and MySQL. It gives writers clean markup and precise control through its own tag based template language.
Can I install Textpattern with one click?
Yes. Textpattern installs in a single click from your hosting control panel, with no manual setup, and is ready to use in seconds.
Is Textpattern free to use?
Yes. Textpattern is free and open source, so there are no licence fees to run it on your hosting.
What hosting do I need for Textpattern?
Textpattern runs on our web hosting and managed cloud plans, both with free SSL, daily backups and one-click installs included.


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