Forum suggestions

[Deaol]

I am looking for some feedback from the people who run active/high traffic forums and what forum software they are using.

I have been considering PhpBB / SMF but would like to gather some insight on possible bugs, problems or other issues that have surfaced while using these with a active forum. Also any insight on other forum software as well.

I am currently using BBPress which has proved to be unsuitable for my forum and it's users , so time to upgrade!

Thanks in advance for any help!

Deaol

 

[Horranus]

If you're looking for free software, right now, SMF is your best bet. Once phpBB3 is released, however, it will be another matter entirely.

In overall boards, I would say that Invision is the best, by far.

 

[hanz]

I would suggest MyBB. It has more features and looks better than phpBB and SMF.

 

[BTS]

SMF is probably your best choice here. I havent found any problems with it.

 

[Falian]

I am looking for some feedback from the people who run active/high traffic forums and what forum software they are using.

I have been considering PhpBB / SMF but would like to gather some insight on possible bugs, problems or other issues that have surfaced while using these with a active forum. Also any insight on other forum software as well.

I am currently using BBPress which has proved to be unsuitable for my forum and it's users , so time to upgrade!

Thanks in advance for any help!

Deaol

I tried MyBB on a very successfull forum a few months past. It was very easy to use and the only major problem I had with it was the problems I had finding addons that were compatible with MyBB.

I havent personally tried any others.

 

[ashokuh]

i tried phbb and i liked it

 

[death001]

If you're looking for free software, right now, SMF is your best bet. Once phpBB3 is released, however, it will be another matter entirely.

In overall boards, I would say that Invision is the best, by far.

i agree with Horranus
Invision is the best!
but out of the free ones, phpbb3 is very good, but still only a RC.
SMF is also good

 

[Deaol]

Thanks for the info guys, I might just fork out the cash for invision :tu:

 

[James]

Thanks for the info guys, I might just fork out the cash for invision :tu:

security wise invision isn't the best but its easy to use.
goodluck with your forum adventures