What is the difference between BuddyPress and bbPress?
bbPress is a plugin to create forums, while BuddyPress is a plugin used to create a intimate social network. Both plugins provide communication platforms, using which people or groups can freely exchange ideas, discuss topics, ask questions, and so on
Is bbPress any good?
Our Verdict. If you need to add a simple forum to your WordPress site, we recommend you give bbPress a try. It's free and lightweight, so it won't slow down your site. It's very simple to set up, and user-friendly for beginners
How do I set up bbPress?
Installing the bbPress plugin
- Log in to your WordPress site as the administrator.
- In the left-hand pane, click Plugins.
- Click Add New.
- In the Search text box, type bbpress, and then click Search Plugins.
- In the Name column, locate bbPress, and then click Install Now.
- Click OK to confirm the installation.
Other Forum Software
- Drupal – Lots of paid and free modules available.
- Simple Machines Forum – Large collection of modules available.
- FluxBB – Limited plugin options.
- Codoforum – Free and paid plugins available.
- Discourse – Lots of free and paid plugins available.
- Flarum – Free and paid plugins available.
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