Typical template patterns
Loops, conditionals, inline markup, escaped output, and shorthand echo tags are common in template files and need to survive any compile or pack step.
Template Files
Obfuscating PHP template files needs support for markup, shorthand output, and alternating PHP blocks.
Template files are not just code files. They are output files with logic inside them, which is why tools that only expect clean PHP source often fail on real templates.
What to test before shipping
Render the obfuscated output in the same environment where the template will run. Check both markup output and any business rules that run inside the template.
Recommended workflow
Start with a representative template example, compare profiles, and verify that generated markup remains correct before shipping the packed file to clients or deployment targets.
Browse examples
See shorthand echo and mixed markup examples before testing your own files.
See examplesOpen the tool
Paste a representative template file and compare the output profiles.
Use the obfuscatorMixed-file overview
Read the broader guide for files that alternate markup and PHP blocks.
Read mixed-file guideShorthand echo details
Go deeper on short output syntax and template parsing behavior.
Read shorthand guide