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[Discussion] Is MyBB Still Worth It in 2025? - Erik - 06-24-2025

Let's have an honest discussion — is MyBB still worth using in 2025?

Many forum platforms have evolved quickly, but MyBB still has a strong user base. Some say it's outdated, others say it's still one of the most flexible open-source forum systems available.

Pros: 
- Open source and fully self-hosted 
- Easy to customize and extend 
- Active and helpful development community 
- Lightweight and fast on most servers 

Cons: 
- Outdated admin control panel and UI in some areas 
- Smaller plugin/theme ecosystem compared to alternatives like Discourse or XenForo 
- Slower update cycle 
- Lacks some modern built-in features 

What do you think? 
- Why do you still use MyBB? 
- What keeps you here — or what would make you consider switching to another platform?

Share your thoughts below and let’s talk about the future of MyBB.