Free forum hosting that feels familiar
ForumSpark offers free forum hosting using custom-built software. Designed to feel like classic forums but powered by modern tech, it's simple, fast, and ready for your community.
All the features you need to build a successful forum
ForumSpark gives you everything you need to get started building an online community.
ForumSpark is inspired by classic forum software you know and love. Everything is fast, familiar, and easy to use for both admins and members.
Simple administration interface makes managing your forum structure a breeze. Moving forums in the tree, editing, renaming and changing permissions are all easy to achieve.
Users can communicate privately with a simple, secure DM system.
Stay on top of your community with straightforward moderation tools for staff and admins.
Style your forum your way. Override the default CSS or use theme templates to fully customize the look and feel.
Built with Laravel, Livewire, and Alpine.js, ForumSpark stays fast, lightweight, and up to date.
Enable two-factor authentication via apps like Google Authenticator for extra login protection.
Each board gets 250mb file storage for free. Manage the files through your admin file manager directly or through post attachments.
ForumSpark includes dozens of features behind the scenes — from reactions to mobile-friendly layouts. We're constantly improving the experience based on user feedback.
Make It Yours: Custom Themes and Layouts
Explore what your forum could look like with custom styles and layouts built by the community.
Extend Your Forum with the Admin API
Powerful developer tools for automation, integration, and custom workflows.
ForumSpark includes a flexible Admin API that gives you full programmatic access to your forum's content and structure - including users, topics, posts, categories, and settings. Whether you want to build a custom dashboard, sync users across platforms, or automate onboarding, the API makes it possible. It's fully documented and ready for integration into your app or tooling.
Frequently Asked Questions
New to ForumSpark? Here's what you need to know before launching your free community.
- Does ForumSpark really provide free forum hosting?
- Yes - ForumSpark is completely free to use. Every forum includes essential features, moderation tools, and 250MB of file storage at no cost.
- Do I own my data?
- Yes - your forum data belongs to you. ForumSpark provides an admin API so you can access your posts, users, and other content at any time. No vendor lock-in.
- Can I customize how my forum looks?
- Absolutely. You can change themes, override styles, and add templates to match your community's personality.
- Is my forum secure?
- Yes. ForumSpark includes Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and secure user authentication out of the box.
- How do I get started?
- Just sign up, name your board, and you're ready to go. Setup takes under a minute.
Ready to get started?
Set up your board in less time than it takes to brew a coffee. ForumSpark is completely free, no hosting setup required.
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