PHP Show Folders in Directory

Need a quick way to show clickable folders in a directory with PHP? This lightweight example lists folders only when an index.php file exists inside, ignores hidden folders, and can be kept private with noindex headers.

This kind of setup is useful when you want a simple folder index without exposing everything on the server. Instead of showing all directories, it limits the output to folders that are actually usable as pages or sections of a site.

It can be handy for private utilities, internal navigation, quick webmaster tools, testing environments, or small PHP sites where you want something fast and framework-free.

View the working example page here: PHP Show Folders in Directory.