ElkArte
A modern forum born as a reimagining of SMF, with mentions, likes, autosave and OpenID authentication.
About ElkArte
What is ElkArte?
ElkArte is community-building forum software, described as modern, powerful community building forum software that started as a reimagining of Simple Machines Forum (SMF).
Use cases
What is ElkArte for?
- A community that wants user mentions with notifications.
- A forum that needs to embed YouTube, Vimeo or Dailymotion videos directly.
- A project that requires OpenID 2.0 authentication.
Benefits
Main benefits of ElkArte
User mentions with notifications and a likes system.
Auto-saving drafts.
Two modern, responsive themes included.
Built-in video embedding and a drag-and-drop admin interface.
Is it for you?
Who should use ElkArte?
Communities coming from SMF that want a more modern version, with mentions, likes and video embedding.
Is ElkArte right for you?
Is ElkArte the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want modern features like mentions and likes on posts.
- You need to embed YouTube or Vimeo videos directly in topics.
- You're after OpenID 2.0 authentication.
It might not be for you if…
- You'd rather stick with SMF, of which ElkArte is a reimagining.
- You're after the lightest install in this category.
Installation
How to install ElkArte on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find ElkArte
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install ElkArte on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of ElkArte.
Choose your plan
Install ElkArte today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your ElkArte project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
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- ✓3 websites
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- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
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- ✓15 websites
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- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
50% OFF198 $/yr 99 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Talk to a technician on WhatsApp →Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans, no credit card and no fine print. When you're ready, upgrade to a professional plan with a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about ElkArte
Is ElkArte related to SMF?
Yes, ElkArte started as a reimagining of Simple Machines Forum (SMF), with a more modern approach to features and interface.
Can ElkArte embed videos directly?
Yes, it includes built-in embedding of YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion videos with no extra plugins needed.
Launch your project with ElkArte today
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