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Top 23 PHP Framework Projects
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For databases that have relations between entities, I would move those to the Builder class, instead of in the model currently. I think the with methods could do the trick with a bit a of modification. And adding a to method for nested inserts.
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InfluxDB
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Project mention: Storyblok unveils new PHP packages in collaboration with SensioLabs | dev.to | 2025-03-27
That's why we're thrilled to announce that long with our partners SensioLabs, creators of Symfony, we've completely rebuilt our PHP packages from the ground up.
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Slim Framework
Slim is a PHP micro framework that helps you quickly write simple yet powerful web applications and APIs. (by slimphp)
Project mention: 2025 Best PHP Micro Frameworks: Slim, Flight, Fat-Free, Lumen, and More! | dev.to | 2025-02-27Slim PHP is like that reliable friend who always shows up on time—minimalist, focused, and ready to handle your HTTP requests with finesse. It’s a micro framework kingpin, loved for its simplicity and flexibility, especially when crafting RESTful APIs. Slim 4 (the latest as of 2025) keeps things lean with no third-party dependencies out of the box, but it’s extensible enough to grow with your project.
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You've convinced me to give it another shot. Another commenter also pointed out Drupal's complexities, which I should have realized, in retrospect.
I am also looking at October, which sounds like it checks some of my boxes, but we'll see. Thankfully, there is no time-table for this project, so I can try a few things out before we settle.
https://github.com/octobercms/october
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Pest
Pest is an elegant PHP testing Framework with a focus on simplicity, meticulously designed to bring back the joy of testing in PHP.
Laravel also has out-of-the-box testing tools like Pest and PHPUnit and functionalities to enable expressive testing. It also supports executing automated testing sessions that are more precise than manual ones.
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CodeRabbit
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hyperf
🚀 A coroutine framework that focuses on hyperspeed and flexibility. Building microservice or middleware with ease.
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Project mention: Getting Started with WP-CLI: A Powerful Tool for WordPress Developers | dev.to | 2025-03-28
If WP-CLI is not installed on your system or hosting environment, you can manually install it by following the instructions above or on the official WP-CLI website.
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mix
☄️ PHP CLI mode development framework, supports Swoole, WorkerMan, FPM, CLI-Server / PHP 命令行模式开发框架，支持 Swoole、Swow、WorkerMan、FPM、CLI-Server (by mix-php)
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Spiral Framework is a modern PHP framework for developing enterprise applications that supports: high-performance request processing using RoadRunner, an efficient queuing system, Temporal workflows, WebSockets, gRPC and microservice architecture.
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framework
:gem: Go! AOP PHP - modern aspect-oriented framework for the new level of software development (by goaop)
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Project mention: 2025 Best PHP Micro Frameworks: Slim, Flight, Fat-Free, Lumen, and More! | dev.to | 2025-02-27
Hey PHP fans! Welcome to 2025—a year where PHP continues to shine as the backbone of the web (sorry, haters, it’s not going anywhere!). If you’re building a slick API, a lightweight app, or just want to ditch the bloat of full-stack frameworks, micro frameworks are your ticket to coding bliss. Today, we’re diving into the top four PHP micro frameworks: Slim PHP, Flight PHP, Fat-Free Framework (F3), and Lumen—plus a few honorable mentions to keep things spicy.
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leaf
🍁 Go from idea to launch with clean and elegant PHP that grows with you. The framework for makers (by leafsphp)
We've been working on Leaf PHP, and building it into the perfect tool for makers and solo builders. If you’re looking to build fast and ship faster, Leaf might be the fastest way to launch your next SaaS — all with plain, elegant PHP that scales with you.
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one
A minimalist high-performance php framework that supports the [swoole | php-fpm] environment (by lizhichao)
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Index
What are some of the best open-source Framework projects in PHP? This list will help you:
| # | Project | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laravel | 33,509 |
| 2 | Symfony | 30,295 |
| 3 | Yii2 | 14,269 |
| 4 | Slim Framework | 12,072 |
| 5 | october | 11,094 |
| 6 | Phalcon | 10,813 |
| 7 | Pest | 10,186 |
| 8 | Sylius | 8,185 |
| 9 | web-frameworks | 7,040 |
| 10 | hyperf | 6,452 |
| 11 | swoft | 5,583 |
| 12 | wp-cli | 4,912 |
| 13 | Laravel-Zero | 3,810 |
| 14 | huge | 2,136 |
| 15 | mix | 1,942 |
| 16 | Spiral Framework | 1,892 |
| 17 | framework | 1,664 |
| 18 | Elgg | 1,653 |
| 19 | lumen-framework | 1,497 |
| 20 | leaf | 1,212 |
| 21 | one | 887 |
| 22 | Concrete 5 CMS | 791 |
| 23 | uinames | 751 |
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