Discussion Board — WordPress Forum Plugin
Discussion Board – WordPress Forum Plugin
by Marketing Fire · WordPress.org page · Website
Discussion Board has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 170,732 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 21, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Discussion Board at a glance
Is Discussion Board well maintained?
Discussion Board reviews and ratings
43 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
43 reviews
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Where Discussion Board ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Discussion Board appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Forum Plugins | #5 in search, not tagged | #17 | – |
| Best Job Board Plugins | #8 in search, not tagged | #30 | – |
Discussion Board alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Discussion Board.
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wpForo Forum 20,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Ultimate Member 200,000+ installs · 4.4 -
Simple:Press Forum 300+ installs · 4.2 -
Asgaros Forum 10,000+ installs · 4.8 -
FluentCommunity 8,000+ installs · 4.9
Details
Discussion Board is a simple, effective way to add a forum or discussion board to your site, helping you build and engage an active community.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- community
- discussion board
- forum plugin
- Support forum
- wordpress forum
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- Version
- 2.6.0
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
- First published
- Jan 4, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Discussion Board FAQ
How many active installs does Discussion Board have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for Discussion Board as of September 7, 2026.
Is Discussion Board still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 21, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does Discussion Board have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 3 of 3 recent support threads for Discussion Board are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Discussion Board free?
Discussion Board is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Discussion Board rank among Forum Plugins?
Discussion Board is #17 in the WordPress.org Forum Plugins ranking.