ElkArte
A modern forum born as a reimagining of SMF, with mentions, likes, autosave and OpenID authentication.
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).
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.
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.
Who should use ElkArte?
Communities coming from SMF that want a more modern version, with mentions, likes and video embedding.
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.
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.
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.
Install ElkArte today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your ElkArte project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓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.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for 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
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.