: The built-in File Manager supported online extraction of both .zip and .tar.gz files. This allowed users to upload a single archive and extract it directly into the public_html (root) directory for faster deployment.

: As the parent company, Hostinger was the primary recommended migration path.

Previously, users could manage compressed files like .tar.gz using the following methods:

: For testing purposes, you can use XAMPP to run a server locally on your own computer. OJS and 000webhost - Software Support - PKP Forum

: A popular free alternative that still offers PHP and MySQL hosting.

: Many users created backups of their sites by compressing their files into a .zip or .tar.gz archive before downloading them for migration. Migrating to Alternatives

Since 000webhost is closed, users are encouraged to migrate their data to other services: