HTMLy

HTMLy is an open-source, databaseless blogging platform and flat-file CMS written in PHP. It stores content as files instead of using a database, focusing on simplicity, low resource usage, and fast performance at scale.

Key Features

• Flat-file content storage (no database required)
• Web-based admin dashboard for publishing and managing posts
• Content discovery by date, type, category, tag, and author
• Built-in full-text search, archives, categories, tags, and sitemap
• Scheduled posts, custom fields, and menu management
• One-click update and built-in backup support (requires PHP ZIP)
• Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Use Cases

• Personal or technical blogs on shared hosting or low-resource servers
• Small to medium websites that prefer file-based content management
• Simple publishing workflows where portability and low ops overhead matter

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires writable content and cache directories, which may need careful server permission setup
• Feature expansion is primarily core-based rather than plugin-heavy, which may limit extensibility compared to larger CMS ecosystems

HTMLy is a practical choice for users who want a lightweight PHP blog/CMS without managing a database. It combines a flat-file approach with a built-in admin UI and core blogging features to stay fast and operationally simple.