Fast, One-ClickminiBB Hosting
Lightweight standalone PHP forum script that can be added to an existing site. Install miniBB 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.
cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for miniBB
Pick a server region and a plan, then install miniBB from Softaculous in one click. Prices are live from our billing system.
Starter
First site, blogs, portfolios
₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹4,644.00 every 3 years
- 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
₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹9,360.00 every 3 years
- 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
₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹18,756.00 every 3 years
- 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
₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years
Renews at ₹32,868.00 every 3 years
- 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 miniBB?
miniBB is a standalone forum program written in PHP for building your own internet forum. It is free to download and open source, and is designed to be light, quick and easy to integrate into an existing website. Its official site also sells optional commercial licences and add-ons, including one to remove the attribution link.
Licence: Free open source; optional commercial licence for attribution link removal (licence text not verified) · Built with: PHP + MySQL · Official site: www.minibb.com
Common uses
- Small forum added to an existing website
- Lightweight community board
- Forum with mobile-friendly template
miniBB requirements
- PHP: PHP 5.2 minimum, with 5.4, 5.5, 7.x and 8.x also listed (per the official requirements page)
- Database: MySQL 5.1 or greater; 5.5.3+ recommended for UTF-8mb4; MariaDB and Percona listed as compatible
- mysqli PHP extension
- GD library for CAPTCHA and images (recommended)
- Working mail sending (sendmail or SMTP)
miniBB needs PHP with the mysqli extension and a MySQL-compatible database, which is standard on cPanel accounts. It was designed for ordinary PHP hosting and needs no special server access.
Why host miniBB with Hostripples
- One-click miniBB 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 miniBB site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi
miniBB features
What miniBB offers
Security controls
It includes password protection, flood defence, CAPTCHA, email verification and HTTPS compatibility.
Member profiles
Unlimited member accounts with custom profile fields are supported.
Private messaging
Members can send private messages to one another.
SEO-friendly URLs
Friendly URLs and RSS feeds are available.
Modular add-ons
A modular design lets you add only the add-ons you need, including a mobile layout.
Install miniBB in four steps
No manual upload or database setup: Softaculous does it from your cPanel.
Plan
Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region
cPanel
Log in to cPanel and open Softaculous Apps Installer
Install
Search for miniBB, click Install and fill in the form
Launch
Open your new miniBB site and start building
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Which plan is right for me?
Pick the line that fits what you need. These are the same plans and live prices as the cards above.
First site, blogs, portfolios
Starter
10 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 1 Website · 1 GB RAM · 1 core
Choose Starter₹129/mo
₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years
Small business, a few projects
Smart
30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 5 Websites · 2 GB RAM · 2 cores
Choose Smart₹260/mo
₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years
Agencies and growing stores
Business
75 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 25 Websites · 3 GB RAM · 3 cores
Choose Business₹521/mo
₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years
High-traffic, large portfolios
Enterprise
150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · Unlimited Websites · 6 GB RAM · 4 cores
Choose Enterprise₹913/mo
₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years
Prices for India. Other billing terms and server locations are on the plan cards.
miniBB Hosting: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Still have questions?
Our support team is live 24/7 in English, Hindi & Marathi.
Ready to launch miniBB?
Pick a cPanel NVMe plan and install miniBB in one click. Free SSL, free migration and 24×7 support included.