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BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium)
Forumax Pro (BBP Core Pro) by spider-themes is a WordPress plugin that extends bbPress forums. It adds solved topics, voting on replies, private replies and file attachments, plus a unified admin interface and Elementor integration, so you can run a more organized community without writing code.
- Version
- 2.4.2
- Released
- Jul 10, 2026
- Developer
- spider-themes
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- bbPress and Bbp Core
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) 2.4.2
Version 2.4.2 · Jul 10, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedEnhanced dark mode compatibility and refined several frontend UI elements.
- FixedPrevented the Forumax plugin from auto-deactivating after updates.
What it does
Out of the box, bbPress gives you working forums but few tools for marking answers, ranking replies or handling sensitive questions. This plugin fills those gaps. Members can mark a reply as the solution, vote on helpful responses and post private replies inside a thread, which suits support forums where some details should stay between a member and the staff. File attachments let people share documents or screenshots directly in their posts instead of linking elsewhere.
On the management side, forum settings and moderation tools sit together in a unified admin interface, so configuration happens in one place. The Elementor integration lets you place forums, topics and replies on custom page layouts built with the drag and drop editor, matching the rest of your site. The forum pages are responsive across desktops and phones, and the frontend works with dark mode. It requires bbPress and the BBP Core plugin to run.
Best for
- Product support forums built on bbPress
- Community sites that want answer voting and solved threads
- Elementor sites that need custom forum page layouts
Features
Solved topics
Mark the best answer in a discussion thread so other members can find the solution quickly and resolved questions stay easy to spot.
Voting on replies
Community members can upvote helpful replies, which brings useful answers forward and gives people a simple way to take part.
Private replies
Post confidential replies within a public thread, a good fit for support queries that involve account details or other sensitive information.
File attachments
Users can upload and share files directly in their forum posts, so screenshots, documents and other materials stay with the discussion.
Unified admin interface
Manage forum settings and moderation tools from one dashboard instead of moving between separate screens in the WordPress admin.
Elementor integration
Display forums, topics and replies on custom page layouts using the Elementor drag and drop builder, so forum pages match your site design.
Responsive forum layouts
Forum pages adapt to different screen sizes, from desktop monitors to smartphones, and the frontend works with dark mode.
BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) older versions
- 2.1.0Feb 57 new, 3 improvements, 3 fixes
- 1.2.0Oct 17, 20252 new, 2 improvements, 1 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium)
Does this plugin replace bbPress?
No. It is built to extend bbPress, so bbPress needs to be active along with the BBP Core plugin. Your existing forums, topics and replies keep working, and the plugin adds features such as solved topics, reply voting and private replies on top of them.
Can I use it to run a customer support forum?
Yes, several features suit support use. You can mark a reply as the solution, let members vote on helpful answers, and use private replies when a conversation involves sensitive details. File attachments let customers share screenshots or documents right in the thread.
Can I design my forum pages with Elementor?
Yes. The Elementor integration lets you display forums, topics and replies on pages built with the Elementor drag and drop editor, so you can place forum content within custom layouts that match the rest of your site.
Do I need coding skills to set it up?
No coding is needed. Forum settings and moderation tools are handled through a unified admin interface, and page layouts can be arranged visually with Elementor.
Is BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) free?
The code of BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) is this?
Version 2.4.2, released Jul 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium)?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) need?
BBP Core Pro Forumax Pro (Premium) needs bbPress and Bbp Core installed and active.
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