Open Source is changing the world, as the PHP programmer said, we can use WordPress to build any kinds of websites. For the webmasters, we can also benefit from these top ten PHP open source, even not need design themes. Here are the most influential open source PHP applications.
Blog
There is no doubt WordPress is the best open-source PHP blog, millions of blogs are build with WordPress, plenty of themes and plugins make thinks much more easier.
Others: b2evolution.
CMS / Portals
Drupal is an open source PHP content management system, equipped with a powerful blend of features, Drupal supports a variety of websites ranging from personal blogs to large community-driven websites. I think drupal is the best CMS because it is easy to use for anyone and friendly to the search engines, look at this small site build with drupal:christian louboutin.
Forum
phpBB is a high powered, fully scalable, and highly customizable open-source bulletin board package. phpBB has a user-friendly interface, simple and straightforward administration panel, and helpful FAQ. Based on the powerful PHP server language and your choice of MySQL, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL or Access/ODBC database servers, phpBB is the ideal free community solution for all web sites. Features include: Unlimited forums and posts; Multiple language interface; Private or public forums; Powerful search utility; Private messaging system; Templates.
E-Commerce
Zen-cart is a free online store-management software with PHP and MySQL. Although many will choose osCommerce, OSC is not suitable for the freshman.
Others: osCommerce, OpenCart.
WiKi
MediaWiki – is a free software wiki package originally written for Wikipedia. It allows collaborative editing on documents within a familiar interface. It was designed to be run on a large server farm and requires Apache, PHP, and MySQL.
Others: None.
Database Tools
phpMyAdmin – handles the administration of MySQL over the Web. phpMyAdmin performs many database administration tasks like running SQL statements, adding and dropping databases, and adding, editing or deleting tables or fields.
Image Galleries
Gallery – is an open source project with the goal to develop and support leading photo sharing web application solutions. It allow some basic photo manipulation, such as resizing, rotating, and altering image quality, but does not include advanced photo editing.
Others: Zenphoto.
DIGG
Pligg – Pligg CMS provides free software to create your own social networking website. Start a site in minutes using Pligg Content Management System and save time and money on your next website.
Others: None.
RSS
Gregarius–Gregarius is a web-based RSS/RDF/ATOM feed aggregator, designed to run on your web server, allowing you to access your news sources from wherever you want.
Others: None.
Advertising Tools
OpenX – OpenX is a hugely popular, free ad server for web publishers. Take control, manage your advertising and make more money from online advertising today.
