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MyBB vs phpBB
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | MyBB | phpBB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 1.2k | 2.1k |
| Latest | mybb_1841 | release-3.3.19 |
| Last push | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | about 269 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Invision Community. Alternatives to Invision Community →
PartialMyBBForum software with plugins and themes, without the store, blogs or gallery apps.
PartialphpBBForum software with extensions and styles, without the store or blogs.
Both replace vBulletin. Alternatives to vBulletin →
Full replacementMyBBForum software with forums, threads, private messages and plugins.
Full replacementphpBBForum software with forums, topics, permissions and extensions.
MyBB
unsigned The latest release, mybb_1841, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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phpBB
unsigned The latest release, release-3.3.19, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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