Description
๐ PlayTube โ The Ultimate PHP Video CMS & Video Sharing Platform
PlayTube is a powerful PHP-based video CMS designed for creating video sharing websites and streaming platforms.
Upload, stream, and manage videos, playlists, channels, and user subscriptions. Fully GPL-ready and customizable for developers and SaaS platforms.
๐ Overview
Purpose: Enable video content creators and communities to share, stream, and manage video content efficiently.
Real-world use: Social video platforms, niche video communities, and SaaS streaming services can use PlayTube to manage content, users, and monetization.
Target users: Web developers, content creators, SaaS providers, and entrepreneurs seeking a GPL-ready video CMS and sharing platform.
โจ Key Features
- Video Upload & Streaming: Upload, encode, and stream videos efficiently.
- Channels & Playlists: Create user channels and playlists for organized video content.
- User Subscriptions: Follow channels and receive updates on new videos.
- Video Comments & Likes: Engage users through comments, likes, and sharing.
- Admin Dashboard: Manage videos, users, categories, ads, and platform settings.
- Monetization: Ad management, paid subscriptions, and premium content support.
- Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- SEO-Friendly: Clean URLs, metadata support, and video sitemap generation.
- Security: SSL-ready, secure authentication, and content protection mechanisms.
- GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.
โ๏ธ Technical Stack
- Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x with Laravel or CodeIgniter
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js (optional)
- Database: MySQL / MariaDB
- Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
- APIs: Video encoding, streaming, push notifications, payment gateways
Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, openssl, json, pdo, fileinfo; FFmpeg for video processing; SSL recommended; 4GB+ RAM for medium-scale deployment.
๐งฉ Installation Guide
- Upload PlayTube files to your web server.
- Create a MySQL database and import
playtube.sql. - Update
config.phpor.envwith database credentials, FFmpeg path, and email/payment settings. - Run
composer installif Laravel-based to install dependencies. - Set folder permissions for
/uploads,/cache, and/storage. - Access the admin dashboard to configure categories, ads, and platform settings.
- Test video uploads, streaming, subscriptions, and monetization features before going live.
๐ฆ Deliverables
- Full PHP backend source code (GPL licensed)
- Video CMS with upload, streaming, channels, and playlists
- User subscriptions, comments, likes, and sharing modules
- Admin dashboard for content, users, and monetization management
- Database schema & sample data
- Responsive frontend UI
- FFmpeg video processing integration
- Installation and configuration guide
๐ฑ Supported Platforms
Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (XAMPP/WAMP)
Client Access: Desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers; fully responsive and mobile-optimized.
๐ง Notes
License: GPL โ Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.
- Ideal for SaaS video platforms, niche content communities, or social video websites.
- Ensure compliance with copyright and content moderation regulations.
- Maintain author credits when redistributing.
Customization Tips:
- Modify themes, video layouts, and module features in
app/Controllersandresources/views. - Add social login, monetization options, or push notifications for enhanced functionality.
- Integrate analytics, ads, or premium subscription modules for revenue streams.
SEO & SaaS Assurance: Structured URLs, responsive design, and modular architecture enable SaaS deployment and discoverability.
๐จโ๐ป Original Developer Credit
This GPL release is based on the original PlayTube โ PHP Video CMS & Video Sharing Platform developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.
๐ Disclaimer
GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for complying with copyright and content protection regulations.
โ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience โข Expertise โข Authoritativeness โข Trustworthiness)
Experience: Designed for real-world video sharing and streaming websites with user subscriptions, comments, and channels.
Expertise: Developed with PHP, MySQL, and FFmpeg integration for secure, scalable, and maintainable video CMS platforms.
Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.
Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; detailed installation and operational guidance emphasizes compliance, security, and best practices.

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