Buying Guide

10 Things to Check Before Buying a PHP Script

Avoid costly mistakes: source code access, licensing, updates, support, security, demos and installation. A checklist for buying PHP scripts.

By ATN Solutions · August 5, 2026 · 6 min read

Buying a script can save months of development, but not all scripts are equal. Use this checklist before you pay.

  1. Unencrypted source code. Encoded or obfuscated code locks you in and prevents customization. ATN scripts include the full source code.
  2. Live demos, front and admin. Test the admin panel, not just the front end.
  3. License terms. Single domain vs unlimited domains. Is a "powered by" link required?
  4. Updates and support. How long is support included, and how quickly do they answer?
  5. Hosting requirements. PHP and MySQL versions, extensions, cron jobs.
  6. Mobile friendly design. Check on your phone.
  7. SEO features. Clean URLs, editable meta tags, sitemaps.
  8. Payments. Which gateways are supported and how are revenue models configured?
  9. Installation help. Web installer and manuals. We install for free.
  10. Vendor track record. How long has the company existed? ATN Solutions has been building web software since 2007.

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