Joomla still runs somewhere around 762,000 live websites and holds roughly 2.4-3% of the CMS market, smaller than WordPress by a wide margin, but still a real, actively used platform, especially for sites that need more built-in structure (multi-language content, access control levels, article workflows) than WordPress offers out of the box without added plugins.
If you’re running or planning a Joomla site, here’s what actually matters in a host, and what AllCloudHost’s own Joomla-ready plans look like.
What Joomla Actually Needs From a Host
Like most PHP CMS platforms, Joomla needs current PHP and MySQL versions and enough storage for its templates, extensions, and media. Where it differs a bit from WordPress is complexity: Joomla’s permission system and multi-language handling are more involved under the hood, so a one-click installer that gets the initial setup right matters more here than on simpler platforms, and support that’s actually seen Joomla-specific issues (extension conflicts, template overrides) is worth more than generic hosting support that’s only ever dealt with WordPress.
What to Check Before You Choose
- One-click Joomla install, so you’re not manually configuring the initial setup.
- Current PHP and MySQL versions, actively maintained.
- Uptime guarantee, ideally 99.9% or better.
- Free SSL, standard at this point and non-negotiable if the site handles any user data or forms.
- Backup frequency and restore process, worth checking before you need it, not after.
- Support that’s dealt with Joomla specifically, not just PHP hosting generally.
AllCloudHost’s Joomla-Ready Plans
All of AllCloudHost’s shared hosting plans support a one-click Joomla install at signup, run current stable releases of Apache, MySQL, and PHP, and include a 99.9% uptime guarantee with an average support response time around 20 minutes.
| Plan | Monthly Price | Storage | Bandwidth | Sites Hosted | Free Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $3.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 | Yes |
| WordPress | $8.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Yes |
| WordPress Pro | $11.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Yes |
| Business | $4.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 | No ($11 if needed) |
The plan names are AllCloudHost’s general shared hosting lineup rather than Joomla-specific, but any of them run Joomla fine since the underlying stack is identical. Starter suits a single Joomla site; Business is worth considering if you’re managing a handful of smaller sites (up to five) under one account. All four include daily backups (up to 5GB), free SSL, ModSecurity, and the in-house Hepsia control panel, plus a 30-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee.
Joomla™ is a trademark of Open Source Matters and is not affiliated with AllCloudHost.
Getting Started
Full plan details and the order process are on the Joomla Hosting page.