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esoTalk

Simple, fast forum software for online discussion

Forums & Community ★ 1.5k stars Easy setup GPL-2.0

esoTalk is a simple, lightweight, and fast forum platform with a clean interface focused on readable conversations. It offers a flat discussion model that is approachable for newcomers and easy to moderate.

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Key features

  • Clean readable interface
  • Flat discussion model
  • Plugin and skin support
  • Fast page loads

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
  • Written in PHP

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