bbPress is a simple and easy to use forum software created by the developers of WordPress. After many months of testing in alpha, beta and release candidate stages, the final version has been released today as bbPress 1.0. The bbPress administrative interface is very similar to WordPress and feels just like home for those accustomed to WordPress. One of the best things in bbPress is the single sign-on supprt between bbPress and WordPress, which means your users will need a single account to access both your WordPress installation as well as bbPress. Here’s a screenshot of bbPress 1.0 in action below.

Here’s the feature list of bbPress from the devs:

• Fast and light

  We keep our code lean so that you get the best experience possible.

• Simple interface

  One of our biggest goals is to keep things simple and make things intuitive. Our dream is that you forget you’re even using the software.

• Customizable templates

  Not everybody likes the same pair of pants, so we allow you to dress up your forums however you like.

• Highly extensible

  bbPress can’t toast your bagels, but a plugin for it sure could!

• Spam protection

  A bundled Akismet plugin offers you an amazing weapon against spam.

• RSS Feeds

  You want feeds? We get ‘em; they’re everywhere.

• Easy integration with your blog

  WordPress and bbPress are siblings, and they get along together a lot better than you and your brother did when you were kids!

The change log from 0.9 to 1.0 is as following:

Remember to backup your data before updating from 0.9 to 1.0 and disable all plugins too. Some minor changes to templates might be needed if you do an upgrade.

Download bbPress 1.0

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