phpbb.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #4,338

phpbb.com operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on open source forum software. phpBB is a free and open-source bulletin board software package. It provides a robust platform for creating online communities and forums, offering extensive customization options and a large user base. It is operated by phpBB Group.

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases and social networks, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Developer Platforms

Tools and services for software development.

Related Industries

Related Topics

forum softwareopen sourcecommunity platformbulletin boardweb development

Well Established

phpbb.com is a well-established platform operated by phpBB Group. Top 10,000 global website, 25 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 10,000 global website25 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While phpbb.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

User-Generated Content

phpbb.com hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.

Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.

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Developer API

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=phpbb.com
{
  "domain": "phpbb.com",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "developer_platform",
    "specialization": "Open Source Forum Software",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "knowledge_base",
      "social_network"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Open-source forum software for building online communities",
    "summary": "phpBB is a free and open-source bulletin board software package. It provides a robust platform for creating online communities and forums, offering extensive customization options and a large user base.",
    "operator": "phpBB Group",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "forum software",
      "open source",
      "community platform",
      "bulletin board",
      "web development"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": true,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "2000-08-14",
    "rank": 4338,
    "hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
  }
}

Hosting

CLOUDFLARENET

Registered

Aug 14, 2000

Last Updated

Jan 7, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.