Lite Forum Features

Discover the comprehensive feature set that makes Lite Forum the perfect choice for modern community platforms. From lightning-fast performance to enterprise-grade security.

Lightning Fast

Zero framework dependencies mean instant loading and blazing performance. Your community will thank you for the speed.

  • • No framework overhead
  • • Optimized PHP code
  • • Minimal resource usage
  • • Fast page loads
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Easy Installation

Upload and run in under 5 minutes. SQLite support means no database configuration hassle on shared hosting.

  • • 5-minute setup
  • • SQLite & MySQL support
  • • No configuration needed
  • • Shared hosting friendly
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Modern Design

Bootstrap 5 responsive design with built-in dark mode. Looks beautiful on every device, every time.

  • • Bootstrap 5 framework
  • • Fully responsive
  • • Built-in dark mode
  • • Mobile optimized
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Enterprise Security

PDO database connections, CSRF protection, and DOMPurify integration keep your community safe from threats.

  • • PDO database layer
  • • CSRF token protection
  • • Input sanitization
  • • XSS prevention
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Email Queue System

Asynchronous email handling with PHP mail or SMTP2GO API. Never miss a notification or password reset.

  • • Async email processing
  • • SMTP2GO integration
  • • Queue management
  • • Failed email retry
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Multi-language

Built-in English and Spanish support with easy translation system. Reach global audiences effortlessly.

  • • English & Spanish included
  • • Easy translation files
  • • Language switching
  • • RTL support ready
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Admin Dashboard

Comprehensive admin panel with user management and simple analytics.

  • • User management
  • • Categories editor
  • • Analytics dashboard
  • • Settings panel
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WYSIWYG Editor

Rich text editing with mentions, formatting, media embedding, and real-time preview.

  • • Rich text formatting
  • • User mentions
  • • Image upload
  • • Youtube embedding
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Mobile First

Optimized for mobile devices with touch-friendly interface and responsive design.

  • • Touch optimized
  • • Responsive layout
  • • Mobile navigation
  • • Fast mobile loads
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Search & Discovery

Powerful search functionality with full-text search.

  • • Full-text search
  • • Post list with preview
  • • Pagination
  • • Easy to use
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Smart Notifications

Intelligent notification system with mentions, replies, and subscription management.

  • • Email notifications
  • • Subscribe to individual topics
  • • Mention system
  • • Subscription management

Lightning Fast Performance

Experience the speed advantage of zero-dependency architecture

0.3s
Average Load Time
10x faster than traditional forum software thanks to optimized PHP code and no framework overhead.
2MB
Total Package Size
Lightweight footprint means faster downloads, quicker deployment, and lower hosting costs.
5min
Installation Time
Get your community running in under 5 minutes with our streamlined installation process.
0
Dependencies
Pure PHP solution with zero external dependencies for maximum compatibility and security.

Technical Specifications

Everything you need to know about Lite Forum's technical requirements

System Requirements

PHP Version 7.4+
MySQL Version 5.7+ (Optional)
SQLite Support Built-in
Web Server Any (Apache, Nginx, IIS)
Memory Usage < 32MB
Disk Space < 10MB

PHP Extensions

PDO Required
PDO_SQLite Required
PDO_MySQL Optional
GD Library Optional
mbstring Required
OpenSSL Recommended

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