“If it has to be PHP, XenForo. The lead developer was previously one of the main developers for the golden age of vBulletin before Internet Brands bought them out and ruined it.” Reddit · r/PHP · 4 years ago
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Proboards Forum - by Ronald Soh - Win-Pro Singapore - Substack “If it has to be PHP, XenForo
“I created a forum to allow my users to get proper answers and also earn a decent buck... I think that a forum still has a lot of value.” The Admin Zone · 8 months ago Key Comparison Table Key Feature Pricing Model Speed/Performance One-click installs for phpBB, MyBB, SMF Paid (Budget) ProBoards Convenience No technical maintenance required Free (Ad-supported) Bluehost WordPress Users Native bbPress support GreenGeeks Flexibility Support for vBulletin, SMF, and IPB I think that a forum still has a lot of value