miniBB
A lightweight, standalone forum, easy to integrate with existing membership systems and with full HTTPS support.
What is miniBB?
miniBB is open-source software designed to create a standalone internet forum, presented as a lightweight, simple solution for adding a message board to an existing website.
What is miniBB for?
- A site that needs to integrate the forum with an existing membership system.
- A community that requires member profile management with stats and graphs.
- A forum that needs flood and spam protection via CAPTCHA.
Main benefits of miniBB
Member profile management with stats and graphs.
Private messaging between users.
Flood and spam protection via CAPTCHA.
SEO-friendly URLs and full HTTPS support.
Who should use miniBB?
Sites that want a standalone, customizable forum that integrates with an existing membership system.
Is miniBB the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You need to integrate the forum with an existing membership system.
- You want member profiles with stats and graphs.
- You're after one of the lightest installs in this category.
It might not be for you if…
- You need very advanced features built in (consider phpBB or SMF).
- You're after a forum built to integrate with WordPress (consider bbPress).
How to install miniBB 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 miniBB
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 miniBB 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 miniBB.
Install miniBB today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your miniBB 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 miniBB
Does miniBB integrate with existing membership systems?
Yes, it's especially useful for those who want a customizable forum solution that integrates with already existing membership systems.
Does miniBB have spam protection?
Yes, it includes flood and spam protection via CAPTCHA.
Launch your project with miniBB today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.