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Fast, One-ClickClassicPress Hosting

Community-led WordPress fork that keeps the classic editor. Install ClassicPress in one click with the Softaculous installer on cPanel NVMe hosting: LiteSpeed, free SSL, daily backups and 24×7 support. From ₹129.00/mo billed triennially.

1-Click ClassicPress

1-Click ClassicPress

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NVMe + LiteSpeed

NVMe + LiteSpeed

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Free SSL & Backups

Free SSL & Backups

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30-day money-back · Free migration · Softaculous one-click install · Flat renewals

cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for ClassicPress

Pick a server region and a plan, then install ClassicPress from Softaculous in one click. Prices are live from our billing system.

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Server location

Starter

First site, blogs, portfolios

Choose Plan
  • 10 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • 1 Website
  • 1 GB RAM · 1 core
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Smart

Small business, a few projects

Choose Plan
  • 30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • 5 Websites
  • 2 GB RAM · 2 cores
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Business

Agencies and growing stores

Most Popular
Choose Plan
  • 75 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • 25 Websites
  • 3 GB RAM · 3 cores
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Enterprise

High-traffic, large portfolios

Choose Plan
  • 150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • Unlimited Websites
  • 6 GB RAM · 4 cores
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Every plan runs on enterprise NVMe storage in RAID1 with per-account CloudLinux limits. Prices are pre-GST with no setup fee; the same plans and prices apply in India, France, Poland, Canada and Singapore. 30-day money-back guarantee.

What is ClassicPress?

ClassicPress is a free, open-source content management system forked from WordPress that leaves out the Gutenberg block editor and keeps the classic editing experience. It is run by The ClassicPress Initiative, a US nonprofit, and describes itself as lightweight and stable. Its repository is licensed under GPL-2.0.

How to install ClassicPress on Hostripples: choose a plan, open Softaculous, ClassicPress is live

Licence: GPL-2.0 · Built with: PHP + MySQL/MariaDB · Official site: www.classicpress.net

Common uses

  • Blogs that prefer the classic editor
  • Business websites needing a familiar CMS
  • Migrating from WordPress without blocks
  • Small content sites with plugins

ClassicPress requirements

  • PHP: PHP 7.4 or higher minimum; 8.3 or 8.4 recommended
  • Database: MySQL 5.0+ minimum; MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+ recommended
  • Apache 2.4 (minimum); Apache with mod_rewrite, Nginx or LiteSpeed recommended
  • HTTPS certificate recommended

Runs on standard PHP and MySQL/MariaDB and lists LiteSpeed among its recommended web servers. Themes and plugins that depend on WordPress blocks may not work, so its docs advise checking compatibility first.

Why host ClassicPress with Hostripples

  • One-click ClassicPress install from Softaculous inside cPanel, with no manual upload or database setup
  • All-NVMe storage and LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache for quick page loads
  • Selectable PHP versions per site and CloudLinux account isolation with CageFS
  • Free SSL, daily JetBackup backups and Imunify360 malware protection
  • Free migration of an existing ClassicPress site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi

ClassicPress features

What ClassicPress offers

Classic editor

Classic editor

The block editor is removed and the classic editor is the default writing experience.

Lightweight core

Lightweight core

The project says its core is about half the size of WordPress, aiming for better performance.

Media library

Media library

The media library offers a grid view and categorisation.

Revision management

Revision management

Revision tools are part of the core editing features.

User groups

User groups

Users can be organised into groups for easier permission handling.

Fast & Effortless Onboarding

Install ClassicPress in four steps

No manual upload or database setup: Softaculous does it from your cPanel.

Plan
Step 01

Plan

Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region

cPanel
Step 02

cPanel

Log in to cPanel and open Softaculous Apps Installer

Install
Step 03

Install

Search for ClassicPress, click Install and fill in the form

Launch
Step 04

Launch

Open your new ClassicPress site and start building

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Got Questions?

ClassicPress Hosting: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Version 2 lists PHP 7.4 minimum (8.3 or 8.4 recommended) and MySQL, with MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+ recommended. It runs on Apache, Nginx or LiteSpeed, and an HTTPS certificate is advised.

Still have questions?

Our support team is live 24/7 in English, Hindi & Marathi.

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Pick a cPanel NVMe plan and install ClassicPress in one click. Free SSL, free migration and 24×7 support included.

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