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wpForo Private Messages
wpForo Private Messages is an addon plugin by gVectors Team for the wpForo discussion forum. It gives forum members a private way to talk directly, in one-on-one or group conversations that only the sender and recipients can see.
- Version
- 3.1.2
- Released
- Apr 26, 2024
- Developer
- wpForo
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in wpForo Private Messages 3.1.2
Version 3.1.2
Latest
- FixedA few conflicts fixed.
- NewPHP 8.2 compatibility added.
What it does
Public forum threads work well for open discussion, but members often need to follow up with each other privately. This addon adds a private messaging layer to wpForo so those conversations can happen inside the forum instead of moving to email or another app. Messages are stored within the forum system, and members contact each other using their forum nicknames, which keeps personal details like email addresses out of view.
Members reach their conversations from a dedicated My Profile > Messages page, where messages load through AJAX without page reloads. Email notifications let users know when something new arrives. Admins get controls to limit abuse, such as minimum post requirements before someone can send messages and caps on daily contacts, plus private message statistics in the wpForo Dashboard. It suits forums of any size that want direct contact between members without giving up moderation.
Best for
- Community forums built on wpForo
- Forum admins who need anti-spam messaging controls
- Right-to-left language and multilingual discussion boards
Features
One-on-one and group chats
Members can start private conversations with a single person or with several forum members at once, and only the participants can see the messages.
Dedicated messages page
All conversations live on a My Profile > Messages page, so members have one organized place to read, reply to and manage their private messages.
AJAX message loading
Conversations load through AJAX, so members can read and send messages without the page reloading each time.
User message controls
Members can add, remove, block, report, hide and delete contacts or messages, which helps them keep their inbox clean and free of unwanted contact.
Email notifications
Users receive an email alert when a new private message arrives, so they know to come back to the forum and reply.
Permissions and spam limits
Admins can set a minimum number of forum posts before messaging, limit how many people a user can contact per day and control who may send messages.
Images and links in messages
Messages can include embedded images, URLs and other content, giving members more ways to share information privately.
Messaging statistics and RTL
Private message statistics appear in the wpForo Dashboard for admins, and the addon is ready for right-to-left languages.
Questions about wpForo Private Messages
Does this work without wpForo?
No. It is an addon for the wpForo forum plugin, and it adds private messaging on top of an existing wpForo discussion forum. Messages are stored within the forum system and accessed through member profiles.
Can members see each other's email addresses?
Members communicate using their forum nicknames, so personal information such as email addresses stays private. Messages are visible only to the sender and the intended recipients, never in public threads.
How can I stop spammers from abusing private messages?
You can require a minimum number of forum posts before a user can send messages, limit daily contacts and control messaging permissions. Members can also block and report other users, and hide or delete unwanted messages.
Can I see how much members use private messaging?
Yes. The addon adds private message statistics to the wpForo Dashboard, giving admins a view of messaging activity across the forum.
Is wpForo Private Messages free?
The code of wpForo Private Messages 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 wpForo Private Messages is this?
Version 3.1.2, released Apr 26, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpForo Private Messages?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpForo Private Messages automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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