# HTMLy

> HTMLy is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the blogging platforms category. Databaseless PHP blogging platform. A flat-file CMS that allows you to create a fast, secure, and powerful website or blog in seconds. It has 1,363 GitHub stars, is released under the GPL-2.0 license. It is a self-hosted alternative to Medium.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/danpros/htmly |
| Website | https://www.htmly.com/ |
| Demo | http://demo.htmly.com/ |
| GitHub stars | 1,363 |
| Forks | 305 |
| Open issues | 41 |
| License | GPL-2.0 |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | PHP |
| Docker image | No |
| Platforms | PHP |
| Categories | Blogging Platforms, CMS |
| Commits, last 12 months | 92 |
| Last commit | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Latest release | v3.1.1 (Nov 3, 2025) |
| Created | Dec 25, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: php, blog, blog-engine, flat-file, cms, markdown, website, htmly

## Install

HTMLy installs natively; follow the README at https://github.com/danpros/htmly.

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## HTMLy replaces

- [Medium alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/medium): A hosted publishing platform for long-form writing and reader subscriptions.

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