GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 1,242
- Forks
- 442
- Open issues
- 258
- Commits, last 12 months
- 383
- Last commit
- Sep 28, 2026
- Latest release
- mybb_1841Sep 16, 2026
- Created
- Jun 13, 2012
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About MyBB
Free, extensible forum software package. MyBB is open source under the LGPL-3.0 license and written mainly in PHP, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 1,242 stars and 442 forks on GitHub, with 383 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- mybb
- php
- forum
- mysql
- sqlite
- postgresql
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What is MyBB?
MyBB is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Social & Forums category. Free, extensible forum software package. The source code lives at github.com/mybb/mybb, where it has 1,242 stars.
Is MyBB free and open source?
Yes. MyBB is open-source software released under the LGPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run MyBB with Docker?
MyBB does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (PHP), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to MyBB?
Popular open-source alternatives to MyBB include Mastodon, Discourse and Flarum.
Is MyBB actively maintained?
The most recent commit to MyBB was on Sep 28, 2026 with 383 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is mybb_1841, published Sep 16, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.