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 Some say it's outdated, others say it's still one of the most flexible open-source forum systems available.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- Outdated admin control panel and UI in some areas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.
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 Some say it's outdated, others say it's still one of the most flexible open-source forum systems available.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- Outdated admin control panel and UI in some areas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.
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