NEXORA – Grocery and Kirana Store eCommerce PHP
Version 1.0 · PHP Script · Built with PHP, SQLite, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Overview#
NEXORA turns a local kirana or general store into an online shop. It gives you both halves of the business: a storefront where customers search, add to cart and order, and an admin panel where you manage products, stock, orders, payments and content.
Checkout is built for how small stores in India actually get paid. Customers can choose cash on delivery or pay to your UPI QR and submit the UTR number and a payment screenshot, which you verify from the admin. Stock is checked before every order is created.
It is written in PHP with SQLite, so it runs on low-cost shared hosting without a separate database server.
What is in the download#
- Full PHP source code
- Admin panel and front end
- Auto-created SQLite database
- .htaccess rules
- HTML documentation
- Licence and changelog
Requirements#
- PHP 8.1 or newer
- PDO and PDO SQLite extensions (enabled on almost every host)
- mbstring, fileinfo and cURL extensions
- Apache or LiteSpeed (Nginx works with the rules in the documentation)
- Shared hosting, cPanel or VPS
- HTTPS recommended
UPI payments are verified manually by the admin using the UTR number and screenshot.
Installation#
- Download the ZIP from Codester and extract it on your computer.
- Upload the contents of the source folder to public_html (or a subdomain folder) using File Manager or FTP.
- Make the data and uploads folders writable (755, or 775 if your host needs it).
- Open your domain in a browser. The SQLite database and default tables are created on the first visit.
- Log in to the admin panel with the default login listed in README.txt inside the package, then change the password straight away.
- Add your logo, site name, contact details and other settings.
- Add your own content and remove the demo data.
Folder permissions#
| Folder | Permission | Why |
|---|---|---|
data/ | 755 or 775 | Holds the SQLite database |
uploads/ | 755 or 775 | Images and files uploaded from the admin |
Nginx#
Apache and LiteSpeed read the included .htaccess. On Nginx, route all requests to index.php with try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$query_string; and deny direct access to the data folder.
Features#
Storefront#
- Hero, category slider, featured and latest product sections
- Live product search with suggestions
- Five product card styles: compact, classic, detailed, minimal and horizontal
- Product page with attributes, reviews and related products
- Cart, checkout and order success / failure pages
- Light and dark mode with mobile bottom navigation
Products and stock#
- Name, images, MRP, selling price, stock, brand and category
- Attributes such as weight, pack, size and colour
- SEO title and description per product
- Featured and active / hidden status
- Stock check before order creation
Payments and orders#
- Cash on delivery
- UPI QR with UTR and screenshot submission
- Order list with status updates
- Customer accounts and order history
Admin tools#
- Media library with drag and drop upload, search and alt text
- Blog / news section
- Navigation, footer and homepage section control
- Store settings and branding
Mobile and page layouts#
Every page is responsive. The images below show the layout on desktop and phone.
Frequently asked questions#
Do I need to create a MySQL database?
No. The script uses SQLite, a single database file that is created automatically on the first visit.
Can I install it in a subfolder or subdomain?
Yes. Upload the files to the subfolder or subdomain root and open that address.
How do I back up my data?
Download the data folder (it holds the database) and the uploads folder. Restoring is just uploading them back.
The page shows a permission error. What now?
Set the data and uploads folders to 755 (or 775 on some hosts) using File Manager, then reload.
Can I change the text and colours?
Most text and branding is in the admin settings. Remaining labels are in the template files and can be edited with any code editor.
Support#
Use the comments or support section on the Codester item page. Please include your hosting type, PHP or WordPress version and a screenshot of any error so the problem can be reproduced quickly.
Changelog#
Version 1.0 – First release on Codester.
Credits#
Interface icons follow the open-source Lucide style. Technology names and logos belong to their owners. Demo photos and articles are placeholders and are not included.
