Cloudways supports a wide range of web applications that you can easily deploy on its managed cloud hosting platform.
Whether you want to host popular CMSs like WordPress, robust eCommerce stores like Magento, or custom PHP-based applications, Cloudways offers the flexibility and performance to match your needs.
In this article, you’ll find which web applications are supported on Cloudways and how you can host them effortlessly.
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Which Web Applications Can be Hosted on Cloudways?
Cloudways makes it simple to host a variety of web applications across its managed cloud infrastructure.
From WordPress and WooCommerce to Magento, Laravel, and custom PHP applications, you can deploy popular apps, CMS, E-commerce, and other PHP web applications with just a few clicks on the Cloudways Platform.
Available Web Applications on Cloudways (1-click installs)
Cloudways supports a wide range of popular web applications that can be deployed effortlessly through its 1-click installation feature.
Here’s what you can launch on the Cloudways Platform:
WordPress — The world’s most popular content management system. Enjoy optimized WordPress hosting on Cloudways with advanced caching and built-in security.
WooCommerce — Seamlessly run your online store with WooCommerce on Cloudways, backed by scalable cloud infrastructure and performance tuning.
WordPress Multisite — Manage multiple WordPress sites under a single network using WordPress Multisite, fully supported on Cloudways for simplified administration.
Magento — Launch high-performance Magento stores with optimized Magento hosting on Cloudways. Ideal for growing eCommerce businesses.
Laravel — Deploy modern PHP applications using the popular Laravel framework. Cloudways makes Laravel app hosting efficient and scalable.
Custom PHP Application — Host any custom PHP-based web application on Cloudways with full control over your PHP stack and server settings.
Application Requirements
To ensure smooth deployment and optimal performance, each web application on Cloudways has specific version requirements for PHP, database engines (MySQL and MariaDB), and other components.
Your new server is automatically compatible with the application you are installing for the first time.
Your new server is automatically compatible with the application that you are installing with it for the first time.
The table below lists the recommended versions for hosting your applications (existing server) on the Cloudways Platform.
Application | Version | PHP Versions Supported | Database Versions Supported | Elasticsearch Version |
WordPress | 6.2.2 | 7.4/8.0/8.1/8.2/8.3 | MySQL 8.4 / MariaDB 10.11 | - |
Magento | 2.4.7 | 8.2 | MySQL 8.4 / MariaDB 10.11 | 8.11 |
Laravel | 10.11.0 | 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3 | MySQL 8.4 / MariaDB 10.11 | - |
Custom PHP | - | 7.4 / 8.0 / 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3 | MySQL 8.4 / MariaDB 10.11 | - |
Note:
Elasticsearch 8.11 is the latest stable version supported by Magento 2.4.7.
MySQL 8.4 is now available on Cloudways alongside MariaDB 10.11.
MariaDB 10.11 remains the current LTS version.
Existing servers using MariaDB can continue to operate normally.
New servers can be deployed with either MySQL 8.4 or MariaDB 10.11 based on user preference.
PHP 7.4 is nearing end-of-life but still supported for some legacy apps.
Additional Applications & Frameworks via PHP Stack
In addition to 1-click installs, Cloudways gives you the flexibility to host many other PHP-based applications and frameworks by leveraging the PHP Stack.
This allows you to manually deploy apps that aren’t available as 1-click options while still benefiting from Cloudways’ managed cloud hosting features such as performance optimization, security, and automated backups.
You can host the following PHP applications and frameworks via PHP Stack on Cloudways:
OpenCart — Open-source eCommerce platform for building and managing online stores.
Drupal — Flexible content management system suitable for complex websites and enterprise solutions.
Joomla — User-friendly CMS with a large community and extensive extension support.
PrestaShop — Lightweight, customizable eCommerce solution.
osCommerce — Open-source online store management software.
Symfony 3 — Robust and scalable PHP framework for building large web applications.
CodeIgniter — Lightweight PHP framework ideal for fast development and small apps.
CakePHP — Rapid development PHP framework with code generation and scaffolding features.
ProcessWire — Flexible and developer-friendly CMS and content management framework.
Zen Cart — User-friendly shopping cart software with customizable features.
X-Cart — Secure and scalable eCommerce platform with open-source flexibility.
Common Use Cases for PHP Stack Hosting
The PHP Stack on Cloudways offers great flexibility if your application isn’t available as a 1-click install. Here are some common scenarios where users deploy apps via PHP Stack:
Custom-built PHP applications that require specific frameworks or configurations.
Legacy applications that rely on older or customized PHP versions.
Headless CMS solutions paired with a modern front-end (e.g., React, Vue.js).
Business-specific tools or internal applications not available as pre-built packages.
Framework-based projects using Symfony, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, or Yii.
With Cloudways, you can easily host and manage these apps while benefiting from advanced performance optimizations, security features, and automated backups.
Quick Tip
With Cloudways, you can host a wide range of applications — including WordPress, Magento, Laravel, and custom PHP apps, on top-tier cloud providers such as GCP, AWS, and others.
Now with MySQL 8.4 availability, developers have more flexibility for compatibility with newer frameworks and plugins.
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