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Estimate visits, media storage, required extensions, and backup space before choosing from the plans below. Check the exact PHP and database versions supported by your intended CMS Made Simple release.

Who Uses CMS Made Simple?

Use it for a company website, nonprofit resource center, staff-managed content site, or a portfolio with custom page types. A developer can build the templates while editors keep news and pages current. For shops or member features, choose a maintained module that supports your installed core release.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CMS Made Simple actively maintained?

Yes. The official project forge lists CMS Made Simple core version 2.2.24 released in September 2026. Check the release notes and the version offered in cPanel before installing. Modules and templates are separate projects, so their maintenance and compatibility need to be checked independently of the core.

What license does CMS Made Simple use?

The project identifies CMS Made Simple core as free software under the GNU GPL. Verify the license and conditions included with the exact release you install. Third-party modules and themes may have their own terms; review those before using them in a client project or redistributing customized packages.

Does CMS Made Simple require a developer?

Editors can update existing pages from the administration area without designing layouts. Creating a distinctive template, setting up complex modules, or integrating another application generally requires technical work. Decide who will maintain the theme and extensions after launch, then give editors access only to the page-management functions they need.

How do Smarty templates help CMS Made Simple sites?

Smarty templates provide a way to define the site's front-end markup while editors maintain its content through the CMS. This separation can make custom designs easier to maintain than copying HTML into every page. Developers should still test template changes on a copy and check tags or modules used by those templates.

Can I use add-on modules?

Yes. CMS Made Simple has a project forge for modules and other extensions. Confirm that each module supports your exact core version and PHP environment, and review its release history and licensing. Back up your installation before adding modules; an old extension can break an otherwise current site or introduce avoidable security issues.

Can I move an existing CMS Made Simple site?

Start by exporting the database and copying all application files, templates, configuration, modules, and media. Review cPanel transfer and backup tools, then any applicable Softaculous options for a recognized installation. Test the copy privately, including editor login and friendly URLs, before changing DNS or removing the source site.

Can Softaculous handle CMS Made Simple upgrades?

Softaculous lists CMS Made Simple and can offer version management for an installation it recognizes; verify the actions in your cPanel. Read the project's upgrade notes, check every third-party module, and make an independent backup first. A one-click action cannot guarantee that custom templates and integrations will remain compatible.

What should a full backup contain?

Preserve the complete database alongside uploaded media, configuration, templates, modules, and core files. A file-only backup will not necessarily restore all page data, while a database-only copy can miss uploaded assets. Test recovery in a separate location and keep an off-account version before upgrades or major content changes.

Which websites suit CMS Made Simple?

It is well suited to businesses and organizations that need a managed page hierarchy and an individually designed front end. Common examples include informational sites, service catalogs, staff-managed resources, and portfolios. For specialized commerce or membership workflows, verify a maintained module and its exact feature set before choosing the platform.