Open-source & self-hosted

The community platform
built for developers

Connecta is a modular, modern PHP framework for building feature-rich community websites — forums, user management, licensing & more.

PHP 8.3+Modern stack
ModularPlug & play
PSR-readyStandards-first
Self-hostedYour data

Everything you need to build a community

Batteries included — ship your platform in days, not months.

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Modular architecture

Enable or disable modules per license tier. Core, Forum, Notifications — each a standalone package with clean interfaces.

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License-gated features

Built-in license validation with Free, Pro, and Enterprise tiers. Activate modules automatically when a customer upgrades.

Modern PHP stack

PHP 8.3, Doctrine DBAL, Twig 3, Redis, and a PSR-11 container. Zero legacy baggage — built for performance.

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Install wizard

Get up and running in minutes with the guided installation wizard. Database setup, admin account, and license — all in one flow.

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Auto-updates

The built-in update checker pulls new releases from the update server and applies them with a single click.

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Extensible plugin system

Register event listeners, override templates, and add routes — all without touching core files.

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Create your free account and download the Community edition today.

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