Database-driven: XOOPS uses relational databases (currently MySQL) to store data required for running a web-based content management system
Fully Modularized: Modules can be
installed/uninstalled/activated/deactivated with a click using the XOOPS module administration system. There are hundreds of modules available for
download
Personalization: Registered users can edit their profiles, select site themes, upload custom avatars, and much more
User Management: The ability to search for
users by various criteria, send email and private messages to users through a template-based messaging system
Supported World-wide: The XOOPS community has more than dozen official
support sites around the world for support of non-English speaking users
Multi-byte Language Support: Fully supports multi-byte
languages, including Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, etc
Versatile Group Permissions System: Powerful and user-friendly permissions system which enables
administrators to set permissions by group
Theme-based skinnable interface: XOOPS is driven by a powerful theme system. Both administrators and users can change the look of the entire
web site with just a click of a mouse. There are also over 800 themes available for download
