HiveBB is a lightweight and fast forum WordPress Plugin that allows users to create discussion forums on their websites. It is using PHP and MySQL, and it is free and open-source software. PunBB has a simple and user-friendly interface that is easy to use and navigate. It is designed to be quick and efficient, so it is ideal for sites with limited resources or high traffic.
PunBB offers a range of features, including customizable themes and templates, user management, search functionality, and more. It also has a flexible plugin system, which allows users to extend the functionality of the forum and add new features as needed.
As a matter of fact, PunBB is a popular choice for creating discussion forums, particularly for those looking for a lightweight and fast solution.
What is HiveBB Forum for WordPress?
HiveBB Forum for WordPress based on original PunBB. This is a fast and lightweight PHP-powered discussion board. It is using under the GNU General Public License. As PunBB, its primary goals are to be faster, smaller and less graphically intensive as compared to other discussion boards. HiveBB has fewer features than many other discussion boards, but is generally faster and outputs smaller.
How to install HiveBB Forum?
To install PunWP plugin, please follow the steps below:
- Download latest version HiveBB from GitHub
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to the “Plugins” menu and click “Add New”.
- You can either search for a specific plugin by name, author or functionality, or upload a plugin in a .zip format using the “Upload Plugin” button.
- If you search for a plugin, you’ll see a list of results. Find the plugin you want to install PunWP and click the “Install Now” button next to it.
- If you’re uploading HiveBB plugin, click the “Upload Plugin” button and select the .zip file from your computer downloaded from GitHub.
- Once the plugin is installed, click the “Activate” button to activate the plugin.
That’s it! Forum is now installed and activated on your WordPress site. You can configure your HiveBB settings by navigating to the “Plugins” menu and selecting the plugin you want to configure.
How install HiveBB Forum Extensions?
No extensions anymore. Instead of the standard extension system that PunBB used, you can download and install plugins for HiveBB. This method is more suitable for WordPress and easier to install and update. To define hooks for plugins, the HiveBB system uses the same hook IDs as the extension system that used PunBB Forum. Over time, more plugins for the forum will be released depending on your requests.
How to add more themes and styles for HiveBB Forum?
At the moment, there are several options for styles for the forum. The themes are not related to the main WordPress theme in any way.