bbPress
Forum software from the creators of WordPress
bbPress is forum software created by the WordPress community, designed to keep discussions simple and fast while integrating closely with WordPress. It handles asynchronous discussion, user profiles, and subscriptions, and extends its capabilities through the WordPress plugin system.
Features include a guided step-by-step installation, a unified admin area with one central account, and multisite forums that divide a site into sections where users can create content. It is released under the GPL as an open-source project.
bbPress is intended for WordPress site owners who want forum functionality within their existing installation. It is available as a free, open-source download.
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