What is Softaculous?
Softaculous is a popular auto installer that provides easy 1-click installation of hundreds of open source web applications like WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, PrestaShop and more. It eliminates the need to go through tedious manual installation processes for these complex applications.
One of the key benefits of Softaculous is that it automates all the complicated aspects of application setup like creating the database, configuring files/folders, import starter data etc. Users just need to choose the app they want, the domain to install it on and provide admin credentials. The entire installation is completed in minutes.
In addition to simplified installation, Softaculous also handles auto-updating for installed applications. This ensures that applications are always up-to-date with the latest features and security patches. It even allows backing up and restoring existing application installs.
Some of the popular apps supported by Softaculous include WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, PrestaShop, MediaWiki, phpBB etc. The extensive library supports hundreds of web apps across CMS, forums, blogs, galleries, wikis, ecommerce and more. Both PHP and JavaScript based applications are supported.
Softaculous is designed to work seamlessly with most popular web hosting control panels like cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin and more. Leading web hosting providers often bundle it with their hosting plans to add value. It eliminates the hosting learning curve and makes it easy for non-technical users to deploy web apps.