Apaxy is a free, open-source CSS theme that gives Apache's default directory listings a cleaner, customizable look.
Category
File Management
Pricing
Free (open source), from Free
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Last updated
July 18, 2026
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Overview
Apaxy is a simple, open-source theme that replaces Apache's default mod_autoindex directory listing page with a more visually appealing, customizable layout using CSS and optional JavaScript.
It is not a standalone application — it's a set of static theme files installed on an existing Apache HTTP Server (2.4+) to restyle how directory browsing appears to visitors.
Key Features
Apaxy supports CSS-based visual customization, optional JavaScript/jQuery enhancements, custom welcome messages or notices, custom MIME-type icons, and an image gallery view — while leaving the underlying table structure generated by Apache unchanged.
Key Features
Custom CSS Theme — Restyles Apache's default directory listing with a cleaner, modern visual design.
Custom Icons & Messages — Supports custom MIME-type icons, welcome messages, and notices via .htaccess configuration.
Gallery View — Optional image gallery display built on lightgallery.js for browsing directories of images.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Free and open source (GPL-3.0)
Simple to install — just theme files copied onto an existing Apache server
No database, backend, or account required
Actively maintained on GitHub with an established user base
Cons
Only changes visual styling — cannot alter the underlying listing table structure
Requires Apache HTTP Server 2.4+ with mod_autoindex enabled
Limited to directory-listing use cases, not a general web app
Pricing
Open Source Free N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apaxy free to use?
Yes, Apaxy is free and open source, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
What does Apaxy require to run?
It requires Apache HTTP Server version 2.4 or later with mod_autoindex enabled.
Can Apaxy change the structure of the directory listing?
No. Apaxy only controls visual styling via CSS and JavaScript; it cannot alter the underlying table structure that Apache's mod_autoindex generates.