MyBB

6.5easy start · #36of 54
in Online Community Platforms

Free to practise onyes
Free trialno
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workno

Runs on self-hosted, Web.

MyBB is ranked #36 of 54 in online community platforms on The Geeks Club. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

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MyBB Free No cost · no forced advertisements · requires a web host docs.mybb.com · 11 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Moderation tools: advanced
Direct messaging: Yes

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The record

Purpose: MyBB is free, open source forum software for building online communities.
Hosting: A web host is required to run a MyBB forum.
Customization: MyBB includes a plugin system and built-in template and theme editor, with community plugins and themes available.
Plugin hooks: Plugins can use hooks throughout the PHP code, including in the Admin Control Panel, and often do not require core file edits.
Administration: The Admin Control Panel organizes forum configuration, content, users, appearance, and maintenance into six sections.
Moderation: Moderators can use inline and delayed moderation, custom moderator tools, queues, reports, and warning actions.
Private messaging: Registered users can participate in private conversations with several users at a time.
Migration: The Merge System can convert from several forum software products and combine multiple MyBB forums.
Translations: MyBB ships with an English language pack, and community translations include right-to-left languages.
Server requirements: MyBB 1.8 requires PHP, a supported database, a web server, and the SimpleXML, mbstring, gd, and database PHP extensions.
Security maintenance: MyBB 1.8.41 is identified as a Security Maintenance release and its release page lists vulnerabilities addressed.
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.
Project model: The MyBB project is managed, developed, and supported by volunteers.
Intended users: MyBB is presented as software for hosting a community discussion forum.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Online Community Platforms in 2026#36 of 54

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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