What is Simple Machines Forum?

Simple Machines Forum is free, open source community forum software written in PHP. It offers professional grade discussion boards with themes, permissions and moderation tools out of the box.

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Key facts

CategoryForums & Community
Best forCommunities wanting a lightweight, mature discussion board
LicenceFree and open source
InstallationOne click, no setup
Official sitewww.simplemachines.org

Highlights

Threaded discussion boards

Themes and permissions

Powerful moderation tools


Simple Machines Forum FAQs

Common questions about running Simple Machines Forum on our hosting, answered.

What is Simple Machines Forum?
Simple Machines Forum is free, open source community forum software written in PHP. It offers professional grade discussion boards with themes, permissions and moderation tools out of the box.
Can I install Simple Machines Forum with one click?
Yes. Simple Machines Forum installs in a single click from your hosting control panel, with no manual setup, and is ready to use in seconds.
Is Simple Machines Forum free to use?
Yes. Simple Machines Forum is free and open source, so there are no licence fees to run it on your hosting.
What hosting do I need for Simple Machines Forum?
Simple Machines Forum runs on our web hosting and managed cloud plans, both with free SSL, daily backups and one-click installs included.


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