PHP LockIt!

PHP LockIt!, developed by Z-Host, is a powerful tool designed for those in need of securing their PHP scripts. The latest version of this program, 2.2, offers obfuscation and encryption features, ensuring the confidentiality and security of your PHP code before distribution. Users can download PHP LockIt! 2.2 for a free trial to experience its capabilities.

The main program file names you'll encounter are PhpLockIt.exe (for the full version) and PhpLockIt_demo.exe (for the demo version). One striking benefit of PHP LockIt! is its compatibility across multiple operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Users from different environments can utilize this tool without the need for additional software installations on the servers, whether they are using Windows or Linux servers. Moreover, it supports both enabled and disabled PHP safe modes, providing further flexibility.

Categorized under Security and specifically within the Antivirus subcategory, PHP LockIt! caters to anyone needing top-notch script security. It supports obfuscating elements such as variable names, function names, and constant names in your code, making it unreadable and secure. This obfuscated code can then be encrypted with a unique key, producing the locked code. This encryption ensures that sensitive information like MySQL usernames and passwords remain protected.

PHP LockIt! has seen several updates, with previous versions being 2.1 and 2.0. The software is distributed under a Shareware license, allowing users to evaluate it before making a purchase. The key highlights of the program include the ability to work with any installation of PHP 4, PHP 5, or PHP 6, and the fact that no changes are required to the web server.

Pros:

• Extensive compatibility with multiple operating systems.
• Requires no additional installations on servers.
• Supports PHP safe mode, both enabled and disabled.
• Clear interface for secure script obfuscation and encryption.
• Optimizations available to speed up encrypted code.

Cons:

• The full version requires a purchase after the trial period.
• Limited to those familiar with PHP scripting.

Users searching for a robust solution to secure their PHP scripts will find that PHP LockIt! meets their needs with its comprehensive features and ease of use.

You may want to check out more software, such as PHP, Dev-PHP or PHP-GTK, which might be similar to PHP LockIt!.