Simple:Press
300+ active installs · Rated 4.2/5 · Updated September 17, 2026
A forum plugin that integrates with WordPress users and permissions to run public or private discussion boards. It supports multi-level forums and subforums, user groups, themes with custom colours, SEO features and importing from other forum software such as bbPress and Asgaros. It suits sites needing a full-featured forum. The core is free, and a paid Pro bundle adds add-ons for private messaging, analytics, ads and notifications.
Pros
- Forums and subforums run inside WordPress
- Uses WordPress users and a user group system
- Topic moderation tools in the admin
Cons
- Many features such as messaging and polls need the paid Pro bundle
- Add-ons need a licence key entered in the admin
- Pro features arrive as separate add-on downloads
Topics: Forum plugins
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