MyBB
Free and extensible community forum software
MyBB is a free, open-source forum software focused on being easy to use, customizable, and extensible. It provides a powerful moderation suite and a plugin and theme system.
Key features
- Easy administration panel
- Plugin and theme system
- Powerful moderation tools
- Lightweight footprint
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Simple to install and run
- Good customization
Trade-offs
- Classic forum styling
- No native real-time features
MyBB replaces
Compare MyBB
41 head-to-head comparisons.
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