Bluehost Software and Program Versions
Our Shared servers run on CentOS 7 or AlmaLinux 9, each with distinct software stacks. Detailed software versions are listed below. Use the following links to navigate to specific sections:
- Quick Reference
- Software Versions
- Addon Products
- Summary
Quick Reference
| Software | Operating Systems |
|---|---|
| Alma 9.5 | CentOS 7 |
| GD2 | 2.1.0 |
| ionCube | 12.0.5 |
| MySQL Database | 8.0.41 |
| OpenSSL | 3.2.2 |
| phpMyAdmin | 5.2.1 |
| Zend Engine | 4.3.17 |
| Zend OPcache | 8.3.17 |
Software Versions
| Software | Operating Systems |
|---|---|
| Alma 9.5 | CentOS 7 |
| Apache | 2.4.63 |
| cURL | 7.76.1 |
| Ghostscript | 9.54.0 |
| GnuPG | N/A |
| GnuPU | N/A |
| ImageMagick | 6.9.13 |
| Incoming email (POP3 and IMAP) | 2.3.21.1 |
| Kernel | Latest stable release, updated as needed. |
| Outgoing email (SMTP) | 4.98.1 |
| PEAR | 1.10.16 |
| Perl | 5.32 |
| PHP (default) | 8.2.27 |
| Python | 3.9.21 |
| Rsync | 3.2.3 |
| Roundcube | 1.6.9 (Auto-updated by cPanel) |
| Ruby | N/A |
| Ruby Gems | N/A |
| Ruby on Rails | N/A |
| SOAP | Available |
| While some software versions may appear older, our use of CentOS Linux ensures we receive consistent security and stability updates through Red Hat's upstream patches. For WHMCS, we provide resellers with the 5.2.4 installation package. |
Addon Products
Want to add more to your hosting? Check out our Bluehost Addons Renewal Pricing List for all the available extras. And don't worry about keeping things up-to-date – our tech team is on it, regularly checking and installing secure updates on our Shared servers.
Summary
Maintaining a robust and current software stack is a priority at Bluehost. We're dedicated to continuous improvement and ensuring your hosting environment remains secure and efficient. We appreciate your trust in our services.