WP Discussion Board

Spec sheet

Purpose

WP Discussion Board adds a discussion board, message board, or simple forum to a WordPress site.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Privacy

The site privacy policy says it uses Google Analytics and Brevo for newsletter distribution and analysis.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Support

Paid licenses include plugin updates and email/forum support; the site also directs users to its support forum.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Maker

The site copyright identifies Marketing Fire, LLC; no headquarters or founding year was stated on the pages opened.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Access controls

The free and Pro versions support restricting access and use by user role; Pro adds permissions for individual boards.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Core functions

The plugin creates a post type and provides front-end login and registration forms, with controls for who can access the board.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Editing and uploads

Pro offers a front-end WYSIWYG editor and image uploads for new topics.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Extensibility

The feature page lists shortcodes, filters, and actions for extending the plugin.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Moderation and spam

The feature comparison lists anti-spam protection and new-topic moderation in both versions, while admin approval of registrations is Pro-only.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Moderation tools

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Notifications

Pro users can follow boards or topics and receive email notifications about new topics or replies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Posting

Users can create forum topics through a form, and each topic has its own page where other users can reply.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Private spaces

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Pro organization

Pro supports unlimited boards, child boards, categories, and tags for organizing discussions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Refunds

Refunds must be requested within 14 days and are granted at the maker’s discretion under the stated conditions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Theme and devices

The product site says the plugin works with any WordPress theme and on desktop, laptop, and mobile devices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · wpdiscussionboard.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Community Platforms#69 of 1268.0