Flarum
A modern, minimalist discussion platform, successor to esoTalk and FluxBB, with a powerful extension API.
About Flarum
What is Flarum?
Flarum is a modern, simplified discussion platform for building online communities, described as a delightfully simple discussion platform that succeeds esoTalk and FluxBB.
Use cases
What is Flarum for?
- A community that wants a modern interface with no clutter or unnecessary features.
- A forum that needs to look just as good on mobile as on desktop.
- A project that wants to extend functionality via the extension API.
Benefits
Main benefits of Flarum
Optimized performance: PHP with a minimalist JavaScript interface.
Consistent, intuitive responsive design across all platforms.
A flexible architecture with a powerful extension API.
A clean interface, with no clutter or unnecessary features.
Is it for you?
Who should use Flarum?
Communities that want the most modern, clean interface in this category, extendable via extensions as needed.
Is Flarum right for you?
Is Flarum the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want the most modern, minimalist interface in this category.
- You need the forum to look just as good on mobile as on desktop.
- You value a powerful extension API to extend functionality as needed.
It might not be for you if…
- You're after the lightest install (consider PunBB or FluxBB).
- You need every feature built in without relying on extensions (consider phpBB).
Installation
How to install Flarum 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 Flarum
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 Flarum 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 Flarum.
Choose your plan
Install Flarum today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Flarum project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 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
Plus
50% OFF170 $/yr 85 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓15 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
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 Flarum
Is Flarum a successor to another forum?
Yes, according to its own description it succeeds esoTalk and FluxBB, two earlier forum projects created by related teams.
Does Flarum work well on mobile?
Yes, its responsive design offers a consistent, intuitive interface on both desktop and mobile devices.
Launch your project with Flarum today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.