Simple Machines Forum
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Machines Forum 2.1.4 | Full install, large upgrade, and patch packages are listed | Free |
As simplemachines.org lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from Simple Machines Forum's own pages
- Community features
- SMF 2.1 includes likes, mentions, and alerts for new likes, mentions, and private messages. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Customization
- SMF 2.1 includes hooks and management controls to enable or disable integration hooks. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Databases
- SMF 2.1 includes PostgreSQL support and lists IPv6 support among its general improvements. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists SMF 2.1.4 packages for full installs, large upgrades, and patches. · download.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Editor
- SMF 2.1 adds the SCEditor WYSIWYG editor. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile support
- The Curve2 theme is responsive and designed to work on computers, phones, and tablets. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Optional assistance
- The support site says users who donate at least $50 USD can become Charter Members and receive optional installation assistance from the SMF team. · support.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Posting
- SMF 2.1 supports HTML5 attachment uploading, including drag and drop, and saved drafts. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- SMF is free and open-source community forum software for setting up an online community. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- SMF 2.1 upgrades password hashing to bcrypt and uses unique form tokens to help prevent CSRF attacks. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support site directs users to FAQs, community forum search, community questions, and the online manual. · support.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Two-factor login
- SMF 2.1 supports Google Authenticator for two-factor logins. · wiki.simplemachines.org, 9 Oct 2026
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