Can Mantis Bug Tracker run on shared hosting?

Yes, it needs only PHP with standard extensions and MySQL, and the docs describe the application code as under 50 MiB. Disk use depends on how many attachments you store, so plan storage accordingly.

How do I install Mantis Bug Tracker on cPanel?

Log in to cPanel, open the Softaculous one-click installer, find Mantis Bug Tracker, and follow the short install form. It usually takes a few clicks and needs no manual file upload or database setup on your part.

How do I keep MantisBT secure and up to date?

The project is actively maintained by the MantisBT Team and publishes regular releases. Check for newer versions in Softaculous or on mantisbt.org, and keep your PHP version at or above the documented 8.1 minimum.

Is Mantis Bug Tracker free to use?

Yes. Mantis Bug Tracker is open-source software released under the GPL licence, so there are no software fees — you only pay for your Hostripples hosting plan.

Can I install other applications on the same plan as Mantis Bug Tracker?

Yes. Every Hostripples cPanel NVMe plan includes the full Softaculous library, so on one account you can run Mantis Bug Tracker alongside other apps in its category (Project Management), such as Feng Office and Rukovoditel, plus hundreds of other applications, subject to your plan's resources. You can add each app on its own domain or subdomain and upgrade to a larger plan at any time.

Which Hostripples plan should I choose for Mantis Bug Tracker?

Mantis Bug Tracker is documented as a light application, so the Starter plan is a sensible start for one site; upgrade any time if traffic grows.

Do you migrate my existing Mantis Bug Tracker site for free?

Yes. We migrate your site for free with all hosting plans.

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Open-source web-based issue and bug tracker written in PHP. Install Mantis Bug Tracker 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.

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cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for Mantis Bug Tracker

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

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Starter

First site, blogs, portfolios

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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

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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

Our pick

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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

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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 Mantis Bug Tracker?

MantisBT (Mantis Bug Tracker) is an open-source, web-based issue tracking system written in PHP and maintained by the MantisBT Team. It lets teams and clients report, assign and follow issues across multiple projects, with role-based access, custom fields, email notifications and customisable workflows. It is released under the GNU GPL.

Licence: GPL · Built with: PHP + MySQL/PostgreSQL · Official site: mantisbt.org

Common uses

Bug tracking for a software team
Customer support issue tracking
Internal helpdesk requests
Client-facing issue reporting portal

Mantis Bug Tracker requirements

PHP: PHP 8.1 minimum, 8.4 or newer recommended
Database: MySQL 5.5.35+ (5.6+ recommended) or PostgreSQL 9.2+; experimental MS SQL Server and Oracle
PHP extensions: mysqli, mbstring, ctype, filter, hash, json, session, tokenizer

Its documentation lists a modest footprint, with application code under 50 MiB, and needs PHP 8.1+ with standard extensions and MySQL, which cPanel's selectable PHP versions can provide. Disk use grows with attachments.

Why host Mantis Bug Tracker with Hostripples

One-click Mantis Bug Tracker 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 Mantis Bug Tracker site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi

Mantis Bug Tracker features

What Mantis Bug Tracker offers

Multiple projects

Track issues across several projects and sub-projects with per-project access rules.

Custom fields

Add your own fields to issue reports.

Custom workflow

The issue workflow and notifications can be customised.

Email and RSS

Users can follow changes by email notifications and RSS feeds.

Search and reports

Advanced filtering, reports and graphs help review issues.

Issue history

Every change to an issue is recorded.

Fast & Effortless Onboarding

Install Mantis Bug Tracker in four steps

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

Step 01

Plan

Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region

Step 02

cPanel

Step 03

Install

Search for Mantis Bug Tracker, click Install and fill in the form

Step 04

Launch

Open your new Mantis Bug Tracker site and start building

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Mantis Bug Tracker Hosting: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

The MantisBT 2.x admin guide lists PHP 8.1 or higher (8.4 or newer recommended) with extensions such as mysqli and mbstring, plus MySQL 5.5.35 or later or PostgreSQL 9.2 or later, and a web server.

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