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[Framework](/categories/framework) 4. / 5. elkarte/elkarte ActiveProject[Framework](/categories/framework) elkarte/elkarte =============== ElkArte PHP-based community discussion forum. v1.1.8(4y ago)18712861[37 issues](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/issues)1BSD-3-ClausePHPPHP >=5.3.3CI passing Since Jun 14Pushed 2w ago20 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/elkarte/elkarte)[ Docs](https://www.elkarte.net)[ RSS](/packages/elkarte-elkarte/feed)WikiDiscussions development Synced 2d ago READMEChangelog (10)Dependencies (4)Versions (8)Used By (1) [![ElkArte Logo](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/79eb3f384960a180171b8ac417ab348d8af2a9a026df970d15393c7f57ceb048/68747470733a2f2f7261772e6769746875622e636f6d2f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652f646576656c6f706d656e742f7468656d65732f64656661756c742f696d616765732f6c6f676f732f6c6f676f2e706e67)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/79eb3f384960a180171b8ac417ab348d8af2a9a026df970d15393c7f57ceb048/68747470733a2f2f7261772e6769746875622e636f6d2f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652f646576656c6f706d656e742f7468656d65732f64656661756c742f696d616765732f6c6f676f732f6c6f676f2e706e67) ElkArte ======= [](#elkarte) ### Modern, Powerful Community Forum Software [](#modern-powerful-community-forum-software) [![Build Status](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/workflows/MaxPain/badge.svg)](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/actions)[![Current Release](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/dc209d640ba7681370fd964ba4552eb829ebe69d45f656b87432bfbdaf74240e/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f72656c656173652f656c6b617274652f456c6b417274652e7376673f7374796c653d666c6174)](https://github.com/elkarte/ElkArte/releases)[![License](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/dc2231de77b1d02df1f03039af0f9d8f141fc88c5d71fa7e44ff6187e07b8172/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f62616467652f4c6963656e73652d4253442d677265656e2e7376673f7374796c653d666c6174)](https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause)[![Downloads](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/60354db147fe74991fa0fecd702dec95f591d8c627625d2cf362a2cce08db4a6/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f646f776e6c6f6164732f656c6b417274652f456c6b617274652f746f74616c)](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/releases) [Website](https://www.elkarte.net) • [Documentation](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/wiki) • [Community](https://www.elkarte.net/community) --- 🌟 About ------- [](#-about) ElkArte is a **free, open-source forum software** that empowers communities to connect and engage. Built on a foundation of modern web standards and best practices, ElkArte delivers a feature-rich, responsive platform that works beautifully across all devices. Originally inspired by Simple Machines Forum (SMF), ElkArte has evolved into a sophisticated community platform designed for today's social web, with powerful moderation tools, extensive customization options, and an active development community. > **Note:** This is the 2.0 development branch. For the stable release, visit the [master branch](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/tree/master). ✨ Key Features -------------- [](#-key-features) ### User Engagement [](#user-engagement) - **@Mentions** - Tag users with notifications to keep conversations flowing - **Like System** - Appreciate great content with likes, complete with statistics - **Emoji Support** - Access 1000+ emoji directly in the editor 🎉 - **Notification Center** - Stay updated on mentions, quotes, likes, and private messages - **Desktop Notifications** - Real-time alerts with favicon unread count ### Content Creation [](#content-creation) - **Auto-Save Drafts** - Never lose your work with automatic draft saving - **Inline Attachments** - Display images and files directly in posts - **Rich Media Embedding** - Automatic embeds for YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, and Dailymotion - **Drag & Drop** - Upload files effortlessly with live preview - **Reply by Email** - Reply to posts and private messages directly from email notifications - **Ajax Previews** - See your content before posting ### Security & Performance [](#security--performance) - **Two-Factor Authentication** - Enhanced account security - **Advanced Anti-Spam** - Industry-leading spam prevention - **Secure Passwords** - Industry-standard password hashing - **Optimized Assets** - Automatic JavaScript and CSS minification - **Modern Codebase** - Built for speed and reliability ### Design & Customization [](#design--customization) - **Responsive Themes** - Two modern themes that adapt to any screen size - **Extensible Architecture** - 100+ plugin hooks and event system - **Drag & Drop Admin** - Intuitive interface ordering - **Custom Styling** - Easy theme customization and ships with multiple color schemes. 📋 Requirements -------------- [](#-requirements) ### Server Requirements [](#server-requirements) - **PHP:** 8.1 or newer - **Database:** MySQL 5.7+, MariaDB 10.2+, or PostgreSQL 9.5+ - **Web Server:** Apache, Nginx, or compatible ### Client Support [](#client-support) ElkArte works seamlessly on all modern browsers, smartphones, and tablets with its fully responsive design. 🚀 Quick Start ------------- [](#-quick-start) ### Installation [](#installation) 1. **Prepare Your Database** - Create a new database using phpMyAdmin, Adminer, or your hosting control panel 2. **Download ElkArte** - Get the latest [release package](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/releases) 3. **Upload Files** - Extract and upload all files to your web server 4. **Set Permissions** - Ensure folders are writable by PHP 5. **Run Installer** - Navigate to your forum URL in a browser - Follow the on-screen installation wizard - Start building your community! **Alternative:** ElkArte is available through **Softaculous** in cPanel for one-click installation. ### Migration from Other Forums [](#migration-from-other-forums) Switching to ElkArte is straightforward! Use the [Open Importer Engine](https://github.com/OpenImporter/openimporter) to migrate from: - Simple Machines Forum (SMF) - phpBB - MyBB - vBulletin - XenForo - And more! 🎨 Customization --------------- [](#-customization) ElkArte is built to be extended and customized: - **Plugin System** - 100's of hooks and events for custom functionality - **Theme Engine** - Create beautiful custom themes - **No Core Edits** - Add features without modifying source code - **Active Community** - Browse [Themes](https://themes.elkarte.net/) & [Addons](https://addons.elkarte.net/) 🤝 Contributing -------------- [](#-contributing) We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help: ### Report Issues [](#report-issues) - Discuss problems on the [community forum](https://www.elkarte.net/community) - File detailed bug reports on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/issues) - Include steps to reproduce, expected vs actual behavior ### Suggest Features [](#suggest-features) - Share ideas on the [community forum](https://www.elkarte.net/community) - Discuss implementation approaches with developers ### Submit Code [](#submit-code) - Read our [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) - Review the [Developer's Certificate of Origin](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/blob/master/DCO.txt) - Fork the repository and create pull requests - Follow project coding standards ### Documentation [](#documentation) - Improve documentation and examples [Wiki](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/wiki) - Improve/Update translations [Transifex](https://app.transifex.com/elkarte/) - Contributions licensed under [CC-BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) 📚 Resources ----------- [](#-resources) - **Documentation:** [Reference](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/wiki) - **Community Forum:** [ElkArte.net](https://www.elkarte.net) - **Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/issues) 📊 Project Stats --------------- [](#-project-stats) [![GitHub commits](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/4e16b656a5dab5eaf3ab6494dadf4a0cef0f7949c8d5707fd3d5c57ab1b46f22/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f636f6d6d6974732d73696e63652f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652f76312e312e382e737667)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/4e16b656a5dab5eaf3ab6494dadf4a0cef0f7949c8d5707fd3d5c57ab1b46f22/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f636f6d6d6974732d73696e63652f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652f76312e312e382e737667)[![GitHub contributors](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/7a4df500c3b2051087942d28d49386733baf7f58bbd37818757414f1893d0676/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f636f6e7472696275746f72732f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652e737667)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/7a4df500c3b2051087942d28d49386733baf7f58bbd37818757414f1893d0676/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f636f6e7472696275746f72732f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652e737667)[![Open Issues](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/6096f9fdcc800127a3266f1cc2773a77ffceea63f7f91b73e7ed90f5e41ec667/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f6973737565732f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652e7376673f7374796c653d666c6174)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/6096f9fdcc800127a3266f1cc2773a77ffceea63f7f91b73e7ed90f5e41ec667/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f6973737565732f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652e7376673f7374796c653d666c6174)[![Closed Issues](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/52676a150b774476021865864146b64e1d60d2aa0de76e5351d82a3b526e53b0/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f6973737565732d636c6f7365642f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652e737667)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/52676a150b774476021865864146b64e1d60d2aa0de76e5351d82a3b526e53b0/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f6973737565732d636c6f7365642f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652e737667)[![codecov](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/9d1c63f83c823e8beaac768bb4e905d3bc2015adc6de9899daaf5d9532b5fd5e/68747470733a2f2f636f6465636f762e696f2f67682f656c6b617274652f456c6b617274652f6272616e63682f646576656c6f706d656e742f67726170682f62616467652e7376673f746f6b656e3d46387270624c574f7a42)](https://codecov.io/gh/elkarte/Elkarte) 📄 License --------- [](#-license) ElkArte is free software licensed under the [BSD 3-Clause License](https://www.opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause). Third-party libraries and images are under their respective licenses. --- **Made with ❤️ by the ElkArte Community** [⬆ Back to Top](#elkarte) ### Health Score 48 ↑ FairBetter than 94% of packages Maintenance59 Moderate activity, may be stable Popularity30 Limited adoption so far Community33 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity63 Established project with proven stability Bus Factor2 2 contributors hold 50%+ of commits How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. 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