Even if you get WebPlus X8 running, it will never receive security patches, browser compatibility updates, or support for modern web standards (e.g., CSS Grid, modern PHP). Your websites may break over time.
WebPlus X8 was the final version of Serif’s flagship web design software, released around 2014. It allowed users to create responsive websites without coding, using visual tools, templates, and built-in publishing features.
However, in 2017, Serif (now part of the company behind Affinity software) officially discontinued WebPlus. They stopped selling licenses, providing updates, and offering technical support. The software is now considered "abandonware" — though unlike free open-source projects, it remains copyrighted.
If you absolutely must use WebPlus X8 because you have existing projects stuck in its proprietary format: