What is Installatron?

Installatron is a turnkey, state-of-the-art web application automation platform (also known as an auto installer or script installer) for the installing and management of web applications.

Installatron is available in three solutions, each suitable for particular type of user or administrator:

Installatron Plugin

Installatron Plugin is a plugin for popular webhosting control panels like cPanel, DirectAdmin, and Plesk. This edition of Installatron is for webhosting providers who use these popular control panel systems for their services.

Once Installatron is added to your control panel your users will have access to Installatron's UI and powerful set of tools to install and manage web applications on their domains.

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Installatron Server

Installatron Server is an API-driven standalone instance of Installatron for webhosting providers who use a control panel that isn't supported by Installatron Plugin, or their own bespoke control panel solution. Installatron Server can be interfaced with any hosting platform.

Installatron Server can be self-hosted or used as a service.

Your users can access Installatron via its build-in UI or you can interact with Installatron entirely through API calls (or any combination thereof).

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Installatron Remote

Installatron Remote is an instance of Installatron that is hosted right here on Installatron.com, that you can use right now, ideal for anyone who doesn't have access to Installatron through their webhosting service. You can access Installatron Remote at https://installatron.com/apps and it's free to use.

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What are the differences between Installatron Plugin, Installatron Server, and Installatron Remote?

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Webhosting and service providers, of any size
Medium and large web hosting providers using proprietary hosting platforms
Website owners whose web hosting provider doesn't offer Installatron
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Dropbox
Google Drive
Rackspace Cloud
Amazon S3

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Import existing apps
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Access to cloud-only apps
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Price
Free for limited use

VPS starts at $2.50/month or $25/year for unlimited use, and $5/year and $50/year a dedicated server. Licensed per server.
Pay-as-you-go

Starts at $0.09 per webspace per month. No hidden fees or long-term contracts.
Free for typical usage

Advanced features and premium support can be unlocked for any number of websites for $29/year.

What are the current application versions provided?

A list of the application versions currently provided is available at the below links. The last update was on 2025-06-11 and updates come regularly.

Installatron Applications Table
Installatron Applications Browser

Can I recommend a web application be added?

Absolutely. We're constantly evaluating new web applications for inclusion. However, only the best applications are accepted; applications that are complicated to use and applications that do not offer unique functionality complicate the website owner experience and are therefore avoided. It's also important that applications have at least a few mature translations available as Installatron Plugin is used worldwide.

To make a recommendation, open a ticket. Be sure to include a summary of the advantages the application provides.

How often are the application installers updated?

Critical updates are guaranteed to be tested and deployed within hours of release by the application vendor. This includes non-business day releases.

Non-critical updates weigh speed with stability, and in some cases the developers actually let us know when they think the latest version is ready to be deployed to Installatron. Standard releases for stable or popular web applications usually follow the "critical" update path, while larger version changes (and certain applications) might be given some breathing space to ensure stability.

Read more: Installatron Plugin Features and Auto-Installer Comparison

Are all applications open source?

Most applications are released on the GNU/GPL open source license, but not all. A list of licenses are available here.

Please note that the "HESK" and "Moodle" apps specifically prohibit web hosting companies from using their trademarks and logos in advertisements (though, in the case of Moodle you can register as a Moodle partner to gain license for their logos).

How secure is Installatron?

We take security seriously and as a result all forms of Installatron are as secure as we can make them.

Installatron does not retain the application's administrative user's password.

We cannot guarantee the security quality of the applications installed by Installatron Server.

How can I secure my website?

Web applications are complex and regularly updated, and so from time to time they will be open to hacking and exploitation: this is something you should always be aware of.

The best practices to keep your website as safe as possible are:

• Minimize your use of third-party plugins and themes. These are the most common entry point for exploits and hacks (especially for WordPress).
• Use Installatron's Automatic Update feature to keep the core application up to date.
• Always keep plugins and themes up to date. If the plugins and themes you use have mailing lists to let you know about updates, join those mailing lists and update as soon as possible. And in the case of WordPress you can use Installatron's Automatic Update feature to keep plugins and themes up to date as well.
• Use Installatron's Automatic Backup tool t ensure you always have not just recent backups but also backups going back at least a month. Remember: once a website has been hacked Installatron will be backing up the hacked website, so you need older backups to make sure you always have a backup from before the hack or exploit took place. With a good succession of backups in hand you can restore a website quickly and do a search for the application, plugins, and themes that you're using to try to find how the exploit took place. (Pro tip: be aware of the EXPIRY column in your My Backups tab.)
• Finally; allow Installatron to manage the application's configuration files. There is no benefit to further modifying the application's configuration files.

Can I import existing installed applications?

Yes. Installatron Plugin includes a command-line and GUI tool to convert and import installed applications and data.

To import installed applications from the command-line, execute the below command and follow the instructions on-screen.

/usr/local/installatron/installatron --convert

Read more: How is Installatron Plugin better than Fantastico, Softaculous, and Plesk Power Pack?

How many languages are the applications available to be installed and upgraded in?

We make an effort to add every complete language package that is supported by the application's authors. If support for a desired language is missing for an application, please contact us and we'll add it.

A list of the languages supported by each application is available at the below link.

Installatron Applications Table

Is it Installatron or Installtron?

It's Installatron. Think of installation but with an r instead of an i.

What is Installatron Plugin?

Installatron Plugin is a plugin for popular webhosting control panels like cPanel, DirectAdmin, and Plesk. This edition of Installatron is for webhosting providers who use these popular control panel systems for their services.

Once Installatron is added to your control panel your users will have access to Installatron's UI and powerful set of tools to install and manage web applications on their domains.

More about Installatron Plugin ⯈

What is the end of life for each Installatron Plugin version?

• ⏲ Installatron Plugin 9.x is still supported and no end of life has been announced.
• ⏲ Installatron Plugin 8.x reached its end of life on May 15th, 2014 and can automatically be upgraded.
• ⏲ Installatron Plugin 7.x reached its end of life on May 15th, 2013 and can automatically be upgraded.
• ⏲ Installatron Plugin 6.x reached its end of life on May 15th, 2012 and can automatically be upgraded.
• ⏲ Installatron Plugin 5.x reached its end of life on May 15th, 2009 and can automatically be upgraded.
• ⏲ Installatron Plugin 3.x and older versions reached end of life status on May 24th, 2008 and can automatically be upgraded.

Where is the Installatron Plugin EULA located?

The Installatron Plugin EULA is available here

Can I mirror an Installatron Plugin configuration between multiple servers?

Yes. Continue to the following Advanced FAQ entry for instructions.

Advanced Usage FAQ: How do I mirror an Installatron Plugin configuration between multiple servers?

What is Installatron Server?

Installatron Server is an API-driven standalone instance of Installatron for webhosting providers who use a control panel that isn't supported by Installatron Plugin, or their own bespoke control panel solution. Installatron Server can be interfaced with any hosting platform.

Installatron Server can be self-hosted or used as a service.

Your users can access Installatron via its build-in UI or you can interact with Installatron entirely through API calls (or any combination thereof).

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What is the end of life for each Installatron Server version?

• (Note that versions 4.x and earlier were named Installatron Server while 5.x and newer are named Installatron Server. These are the same product.)
• ⏲ Installatron Server 5.x is still supported and no end of life has been announced.
• ⏲ Installatron Server 4.x is still supported and no end of life has been announced.
• ⏲ Installatron Server 3.x is still supported and will reach its end of life on May 15th, 2014 and can automatically be upgraded.
• ⏲ Installatron Server 2.x and older versions reached end of life status on May 15th, 2012 and can automatically be upgraded.

What is Installatron Remote?

Installatron Remote is an instance of Installatron that is hosted right here on Installatron.com, that you can use right now, ideal for anyone who doesn't have access to Installatron through their webhosting service. You can access Installatron Remote at https://installatron.com/apps and it's free to use.

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Why should I subscribe to Installatron Remote Premium?

Installatron Remote is absolutely free for unlimited installs and imports, backups and restores, and up to three (3) upgrades per calendar month. Here's what you get for subscribing to Installatron Remote Premium for just $29/year:

• 🗹 Unlimited email and ticket-based support (for issues pertaining to Installatron Remote).

• 🗹 Unlimited installed app upgrades.

• 🗹 Unlimited installed app automatic upgrades (not available to non-subscribers).

• 🗹 Unlimited installed app clones (not available to non-subscribers).

• 🗹 "Installed By Installatron" no longer added in the footer of installed apps.

Upgrade to Installatron Remote Premium by navigating to your Installatron.com Account Portal.

Is Installatron Remote compatible with my web hosting?

Installatron Remote can install and maintain web applications on pretty much any web hosting account.

Note that if you see database errors and your webhosting provider isGoDaddy -- or any service using the cPanel webhosting control panel system -- try using the "Enable remote connections" database tool to add each of Installatron's server IP addresses which are found here: Requirements: What servers does Installatron require access to?

What is Installatron Fast Update?

Installatron Fast Update enables providers to install and deploy a local Installatron data mirror, enabling Installatron to be installed and updated through the local network instead of through the traditional Internet. Fast Update saves bandwidth, increases update speed, and reduces server resources.

Tutorials: How do I setup Installatron Fast Update?

How do I add an Installatron.com-styled The Apps page to my website?

Continue to the advanced FAQ:

Tutorials: How do I use the Installatron List Builder?