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MyBB

The free and open source PHP forum software powering thousands of online communities.

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LicenseGPL-3.0

GitHub stars1.8k

Last commit6 days ago

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Mybb ForumInline Moderation ToolsProductivityReputation Management ForumForum Bulletin Board

Overview

Why consider MyBB?

MyBB (MyBulletinBoard) is an open-source PHP and MySQL forum software package. MyBB features modern thread view layouts, inline post moderation, user reputation metrics, warning logs, template themes, and plugin hooks for custom community marketing features.

Guided learning

Learn MyBB by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of MyBB

MyBB organizes interactive community question-and-answer boards and customer discussion forums.

Quickstart

bash

1git clone https://github.com/mybb/mybb.git

MyBB is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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MyBB FAQs

MyBB is listed as a Business tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

MyBB is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

MyBB is listed as an alternative to XenForo. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.