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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- MyBB is free, open source forum software for building online communities.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Intended users
- MyBB is presented as software for hosting a community discussion forum.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- 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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Founded
- 2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · mybb.com
- Administration
- The Admin Control Panel organizes forum configuration, content, users, appearance, and maintenance into six sections.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Customization
- MyBB includes a plugin system and built-in template and theme editor, with community plugins and themes available.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Hosting
- A web host is required to run a MyBB forum.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.mybb.com
- Migration
- The Merge System can convert from several forum software products and combine multiple MyBB forums.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Moderation
- Moderators can use inline and delayed moderation, custom moderator tools, queues, reports, and warning actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Plugin hooks
- Plugins can use hooks throughout the PHP code, including in the Admin Control Panel, and often do not require core file edits.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Private messaging
- Registered users can participate in private conversations with several users at a time.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Project model
- The MyBB project is managed, developed, and supported by volunteers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Security maintenance
- MyBB 1.8.41 is identified as a Security Maintenance release and its release page lists vulnerabilities addressed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
- Server requirements
- MyBB 1.8 requires PHP, a supported database, a web server, and the SimpleXML, mbstring, gd, and database PHP extensions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.mybb.com
- Translations
- MyBB ships with an English language pack, and community translations include right-to-left languages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mybb.com
Plans and prices
MyBB Free No cost · no forced advertisements · requires a web host Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.mybb.com
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