G2

Verified User in Higher Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/4/2025

"Solid Community Platform, But Outdated Interface and Tough Updates"

4/5

What do you like best about XOOPS CMS?

What I've always appreciated about XOOPS is that it's a solid, open-source platform for building community websites. The user and permission management is particularly well done; you can easily control everything. For building a site with many different sections (forums, news, galleries), it's a reliable and well-structured foundation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about XOOPS CMS?

The problem is that it's showing its age. The interface is completely outdated; it's not very user-friendly these days. And the worst part is that there aren't many new modules or stylish themes anymore. Compared to other CMSs, updates and installation are a real hassle; you really have to get your hands dirty. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is XOOPS CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

The problem is, it's become outdated. InterXOOPS allowed me to set up a system with users and effectively manage who has access to what, without requiring complicated code. It solves the problem of organizing diverse content within the same structure. The advantage is that I was able to work on a very stable and reliable foundation to develop the project. The front end is completely obsolete; it's not very user-friendly today. And the worst part is that there aren't many new modules or stylish themes anymore. Compared to other CMSs, updates and installations are a bit of a hassle; it really requires getting your hands dirty. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.