Tech riderRev. 11 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onself-hosted, Web
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Moderation toolsadvanced
- 4Direct messagingYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: mybb.com, docs.mybb.com
Overview
MyBB is ranked #49 of 54 in online community platforms on Specifiction. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.
MyBB plans and pricing
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Facts
- Purpose
- MyBB is free, open source forum software for building online communities.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- A web host is required to run a MyBB forum.docs.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- MyBB includes a plugin system and built-in template and theme editor, with community plugins and themes available.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Plugin hooks
- Plugins can use hooks throughout the PHP code, including in the Admin Control Panel, and often do not require core file edits.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Administration
- The Admin Control Panel organizes forum configuration, content, users, appearance, and maintenance into six sections.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Moderation
- Moderators can use inline and delayed moderation, custom moderator tools, queues, reports, and warning actions.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Private messaging
- Registered users can participate in private conversations with several users at a time.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Migration
- The Merge System can convert from several forum software products and combine multiple MyBB forums.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Translations
- MyBB ships with an English language pack, and community translations include right-to-left languages.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Server requirements
- MyBB 1.8 requires PHP, a supported database, a web server, and the SimpleXML, mbstring, gd, and database PHP extensions.docs.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Security maintenance
- MyBB 1.8.41 is identified as a Security Maintenance release and its release page lists vulnerabilities addressed.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support resources include documentation, community forums, and a Discord server; the documentation says community forum support is free and available to anyone using MyBB.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Project model
- The MyBB project is managed, developed, and supported by volunteers.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- MyBB is presented as software for hosting a community discussion forum.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2002mybb.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- mybb.com· checked 11 Oct 2026
- docs.mybb.com/1.8/install/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/features/plugins/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/features/administration/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/features/moderation/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/features/messaging/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/download/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- docs.mybb.com/1.8/install/requirements/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/versions/1.8.41/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/support/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- mybb.com/about/· checked 11 Oct 2026