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PHPDirector

The free, open-source PHP video management CMS. Build your own video sharing website in minutes — no FFMPEG required.

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What is PHPDirector?

Your Own Video Platform

PHPDirector is a content management system that lets webmasters run their own video sharing websites — kinda like YouTube. Users can submit media, manage collections, and contribute to your site while you maintain full control.

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Multi-Video Sources

Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and other sources. No need for your own video hosting infrastructure.

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Admin Panel

Fully functional administration panel. You choose the settings, approve content, and manage every aspect of the site.

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Member System

Complete login and registration system with member areas. Users can manage their own video collections.

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Categories

Organize content with a full category management system. Sort, filter, and browse by category effortlessly.

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Stats & Analytics

Track views, ratings, and site activity. Know what content is performing best on your platform.

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Ad Manager

Built-in advertisement manager. Monetize your video site by placing your own ads throughout the platform.

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Everything you need to launch your video community.

🚀 Main Features

  • Fully Functional Framework
  • Login & Register System
  • Categories & Tags
  • Site Stats Dashboard
  • Full Administration Panel
  • Member Area
  • Multi-Video Source Support
  • Built-in Ad Manager
Full Feature List →

✅ Requirements

Runs on virtually any webserver:

PHP 4.3+ MySQL 4+ MD5 Hash (optional)

No FFMPEG, no Memcoder, no special configuration needed.

📰 News

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Feb 2, 2011
New Update

See the forums for the latest update details.

Dec 21, 2010
1.0 Stable Beta Release

Version 1.0 stable beta is now available — check the forums.

Dec 1, 2010
1.0 Testers Wanted

We are looking for testers for 1.0 stable. See the forums for more info.

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PHPDirector is 100% free and open source. Download, modify, and deploy on any PHP host.

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