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Mantis Bug Tracker, commonly called MantisBT, is an actively maintained, open-source issue tracker. It supports multiple projects, subprojects, categories, customizable fields and workflows, per-project permissions, search and shared filters, changelogs, roadmaps, email notifications, reports, graphs, plugins, and a REST API.
MantisBT suits software teams, quality-assurance groups, IT departments, and support teams that need a focused self-hosted system for reporting, assigning, discussing, filtering, and resolving defects or requests. Its configurable permissions also support separate internal and client-facing projects.
Mantis Bug Tracker Overview and Key Features
Who Mantis Bug Tracker Is For
MantisBT suits software teams, quality-assurance groups, IT departments, and support teams that need a focused self-hosted system for reporting, assigning, discussing, filtering, and resolving defects or requests. Its configurable permissions also support separate internal and client-facing projects.
MantisBT is free and open-source software released under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. Review separate licenses for plugins and integrations.
Maintenance and Compatibility Notice
MantisBT is actively maintained. Softaculous listed a July 1, 2026 release, and current security advisories show why prompt upgrades matter. Use the latest patched stable version available, compare it with official release and security notices, and keep plugins compatible and updated.
Projects, subprojects, categories, and versions
Mantis Bug Tracker provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Custom fields, statuses, workflows, and permissions
Mantis Bug Tracker provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Advanced search, filters, and full-text search
Mantis Bug Tracker provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Email notifications, reminders, and monitoring
Mantis Bug Tracker provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Changelogs, roadmaps, reports, and graphs
Mantis Bug Tracker provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Plugins, REST API, and issue relationships
Mantis Bug Tracker provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Choose a Mantis Bug Tracker Hosting Plan
Compare expected users, concurrent activity, database growth, attachments, notification email, reporting, and backup storage. A small private tracker can start modestly, while active client workspaces and file-heavy projects need more capacity and room for recovery copies.
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Practical Uses for Mantis Bug Tracker
Software defect and regression tracking
Use Mantis Bug Tracker for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Quality-assurance testing workflows
Use Mantis Bug Tracker for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
IT service and support issue queues
Use Mantis Bug Tracker for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Product feedback and release planning
Use Mantis Bug Tracker for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Installing Mantis Bug Tracker
RSH Web Services offers Mantis Bug Tracker installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Use the installer first to create MantisBT, its database, and administrator account. For manual installation, download the latest patched stable release, create restricted database credentials, upload the package, run the web installer, remove or restrict the administration installer as directed, and configure email. RSH Web Services can help with installation.
Hosting Requirements
Current MantisBT documentation requires PHP 8.1 or later, a web server such as Apache or IIS, and a supported database. The official repository lists MySQL 5.5.35 or later and PostgreSQL 9.2 or later among supported choices. Confirm extensions, database details, and upgrade notes for the exact stable release.
Launch Checklist
Configure administrator credentials, mail, time zone, uploads, user roles, project permissions, and backups. Test every major workflow with non-administrator accounts before inviting a team.
Migrating or Upgrading Mantis Bug Tracker
Start with cPanel backups of the entire MantisBT directory and attachments plus a full database export. For a Softaculous-managed installation, use only the MantisBT backup, clone, restore, or upgrade controls shown there before manual work. Follow official upgrade instructions for the source and target versions, run required database upgrades, and test projects, issues, attachments, custom fields, permissions, email, filters, plugins, API clients, and cron jobs.
Mantis Bug Tracker Security
Install the latest patched MantisBT stable release and monitor official security notices. Restrict administration, remove or protect installation tools after setup, enforce strong credentials, limit project access, secure API tokens and database credentials, and control attachments. Test plugins and upgrades in staging, review logs, and keep PHP, the database, and web server within supported versions.
Backups and Recovery
Back up the MantisBT database, configuration, application files, attachments, plugins, and local modifications. Keep multiple dated restore points and one off-account copy. Take a fresh backup before upgrades, plugin changes, imports, or bulk issue operations. Restore privately and verify projects, users, issues, notes, relationships, attachments, custom fields, filters, permissions, email, and API access.
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Mantis Bug Tracker Resources
Existing software and hosting resources: Mantis Bug Tracker website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mantis Bug Tracker suitable for a new production workspace?
Yes. MantisBT is actively maintained and can support a new production issue tracker when the latest patched stable release is installed on a compatible PHP and database stack. Review security notices, configure project permissions, protect the installer and administrator account, and verify backups before launch. Evaluate every plugin separately because its compatibility, security, and maintenance may differ from the MantisBT core project.
Can Mantis Bug Tracker use a private subdomain?
Yes. You can install Mantis Bug Tracker on a subdomain reserved for staff or clients and limit access through application permissions and additional hosting controls. Choose the URL before launch, require HTTPS, and test session cookies and email links. A private address does not secure the application by itself, so keep accounts, server software, backups, and any supported updates properly managed.
How should I test Mantis Bug Tracker before adding real projects?
Create a staging installation and test administrator login, user roles, project visibility, tasks or issues, comments, uploads, search, email, reports, and mobile layouts. Use sample users with different permissions to expose access problems. Confirm PHP and database compatibility, then restore a backup to a separate location. Testing representative workflows is more useful than checking only whether the dashboard loads.
What should I check before installing a Mantis Bug Tracker add-on or theme?
Confirm that the component explicitly supports the installed Mantis Bug Tracker release and current server environment. Review its source, license, documentation, update history, and security implications. Components affecting authentication, file uploads, email, or permissions need extra scrutiny. Test each one on staging, keep its original package, and create a complete backup before enabling it on the production workspace.
How much hosting storage does Mantis Bug Tracker need?
The application package is only the starting point. Storage grows with attachments, exported reports, project histories, comments, logs, profile images, database records, and retained backups. Estimate the number of users and expected file uploads, then choose a plan with room for growth and restoration copies. Monitor disk, inode, database, and resource usage after the team begins normal work.
Can Mantis Bug Tracker send notifications from my domain?
Where the application supports email alerts, it can use an address associated with your domain when mail settings are configured correctly. Use a dedicated sender, protect its credentials, and test delivery to multiple providers. Add the appropriate DNS authentication records for the sending service, monitor bounces, and review notification preferences so users receive useful project updates without unnecessary or duplicate messages.
How can I improve Mantis Bug Tracker performance?
Use a compatible PHP version, maintain the database, limit oversized uploads, remove unused extensions, and review slow pages or queries before changing settings. Archive unneeded logs and old data only after making a verified backup. A CDN can accelerate static assets, while caching must not expose private pages or break sessions. Measure resource use so upgrades address a real bottleneck.
What permissions should I configure first in Mantis Bug Tracker?
Start with separate administrator, manager, team-member, client, and read-only roles where the application supports them. Grant only the project and file access each role needs, then test with non-administrator accounts. Pay special attention to exports, uploads, private comments, user management, and configuration screens. Review access when personnel or client relationships change and remove dormant privileged accounts promptly.
How do I recover Mantis Bug Tracker after a failed update?
Stop further changes and preserve the current files and database before troubleshooting. Restore a matching backup to a private location, then test users, projects, tasks or issues, attachments, permissions, email, and reports. Avoid combining files and database exports from different times. Once the restored copy works, schedule production recovery and document the failure before attempting another update.
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