Updates

You asked, and it's delivered! I've heard your resounding calls to reinstate this beloved feature. After dedicated development, significant code enhancements, and meticulous bug fixing, I'm thrilled to announce the triumphant return of Extension Manager support!

Now, you have the power to effortlessly install and uninstall extensions on your Flarum site, giving you complete control and flexibility.

Ready to take your Flarum experience to the next level? Upgrade to the Pro plan and above, or subscribe today to unlock this powerful feature.

Thank you for being such an integral part of the Link Robins Community! Your support makes this possible.

Available exclusively on the Pro (ROBINS) plan, starting at $30/month.

I'm writing to you today with some exciting news regarding your Link Robins Flarum hosting plan. Through diligent optimization of my infrastructure and a strong commitment to keeping Link Robins competitive and accessible, I'm pleased to announce a price adjustment for your Base (NEST) plan, effective on your next billing cycle.

Your monthly rate for the Base (NEST) plan will now be $17. (This is a reduction from your current $30/month.)

This positive change is a direct result of my ongoing efforts as the sole operator of Link Robins to continuously refine our operational efficiency. I've been proactively finding ways to cut internal expenses, optimizing server resource allocation, and strategically adapting to the evolving landscape of Flarum hosting. My primary goal remains to provide the best possible Flarum hosting experience at the lowest feasible cost, ensuring Link Robins remains an affordable, high-value choice for everyone.

My commitment to you remains unwavering:

• Unwavering Reliability: My infrastructure is intentionally over-engineered. This means dedicating separate, robust servers for critical components like your database, website files, and even the backend tools that keep everything running smoothly. This level of isolation prevents one busy neighbor from ever slowing down your entire forum.
• Investing in Excellence: I continue to integrate and pay for best-in-class third-party solutions like Mailgun and Cloudflare R2 to ensure your forum's essential services, such as seamless email delivery and real-time functions, work flawlessly. These are fundamental to the "Zero Compromises" promise.
• Dedicated Support, Without Profit: As the sole founder and operator, Karl Bullock (me!) handles every aspect of Link Robins. Every support request, every extension verification, every optimization – my labor is poured into your site's success at no additional charge. My pricing model is designed almost entirely to cover the "lights on" for this top-tier infrastructure and the third-party services that power it, not to generate substantial personal profit.

This price adjustment allows Link Robins to remain at the forefront of managed Flarum hosting, offering unparalleled value, cutting-edge technology, secure environments, and the responsive 1:1 support that truly sets Link Robins apart. It ensures I can maintain the high standards you deserve and keep your Flarum community thriving without interruption, now at an even more accessible price.

I deeply value your trust and partnership. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to reach out directly.

Hello everyone,

As Flarum 2.0 development progresses and we anticipate the upcoming Release Candidate, I want to proactively address a significant aspect of this update: extensions. We all know extensions are a vital part of the Flarum ecosystem, and the transition to Flarum 2.0 will involve some breaking changes that impact their compatibility.

To ensure a smooth and stable transition for your sites, I will have to remove all none core extensions during the update process. This means that, initially, only core Flarum extensions will remain active. Following the update, you will be responsible for informing me which of your preferred extensions need to be re-applied to your sites.

Please note that I will only proceed with the Flarum 2.0 update for your site upon your explicit request. This individualized approach is crucial because many of you utilize various extensions, and their compatibility with Flarum 2.0 may vary or take time to be updated by their developers. My priority is your satisfaction and the stability of your sites, so I will manage updates on a per-site basis. If you require more time to assess your extension needs, please communicate that with me, and we can make appropriate arrangements.

"Spring Cleaning" Initiative

To minimize the effort involved in this transition, I am announcing a "Spring Cleaning" period for your existing extensions. If you have any extensions that are currently disabled and you have no immediate plans to reactivate them, please notify me as soon as possible for removal.

This Spring Cleaning initiative begins on March 20th and concludes on May 3rd. Your cooperation in identifying and removing inactive extensions during this time will significantly streamline the update process for everyone.

Let's work together to make this transition as efficient and beneficial as possible!

Thank you!

Dear Client,

I'm writing to you today with an important update regarding your Link Robins Flarum hosting plan. To ensure I can continue delivering the elite, uncompromising, and personally managed service you rely on, I will be implementing a modest adjustment to my pricing, effective on your billing cycle.

For your Base (NEST) plan, the monthly rate will adjust from $20 / month to $30 / month.

This decision was not made lightly. My primary goal with Link Robins has always been to provide the best possible Flarum hosting experience at the lowest feasible cost. As a solo operation, Link Robins is built on a foundation of personal accountability and a commitment to "over-engineering for reliability" – a principle that ensures your forum always performs at its peak.

Here’s why this adjustment is necessary:

• Unwavering Reliability: My infrastructure is intentionally over-engineered. This means dedicating separate, robust servers for critical components like your database, website files, and even the backend tools that keep everything running smoothly. This level of isolation prevents one busy neighbor from ever slowing down your entire forum, but it does come with a significant cost in server resources.
• Investing in Excellence: To ensure your forum's essential services, such as seamless email delivery and real-time functions, work flawlessly, I integrate and pay for best-in-class third-party solutions like Mailgun and Cloudflare R2. These are not optional extras; they are fundamental to the "Zero Compromises" promise.
• Dedicated Support, Without Profit: As the sole founder and operator, Karl Bullock (me!) handles every aspect of Link Robins. Every support request, every extension verification, every optimization – my labor is poured into your site's success at no additional charge. My pricing model is designed almost entirely to cover the "lights on" for this top-tier infrastructure and the third-party services that power it, not to generate substantial personal profit.

This adjustment allows me to continue investing in the cutting-edge technology, the secure, dedicated environments, and the responsive 1:1 support that truly sets Link Robins apart. It ensures I can maintain the high standards you deserve and keep your Flarum community thriving without interruption.

I deeply value your trust and partnership. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to reach out directly.

Hello everyone,

With the recent buzz surrounding the Flarum 2.x release, I know many of you are eager to get your hands on the next generation of the world’s most elegant forum software.

As many of you know, Link Robins is a solo operation. When you host with me, you aren't just getting a slice of a server; you’re getting a stack that I have personally tuned, scripted, and secured. Because I handle every line of the deployment code myself, my priority is—and always will be—stability over speed.

I’ve been working proactively behind the scenes to ensure that when we flip the switch to 2.x, your communities don't just "work," but actually perform better than ever.

Here is where we currently stand:

• Infrastructure Ready: I have finalized the core deployment scripts for Flarum 2.x. This includes a complete rewrite of how we handle dynamic memory allocation and background queues.
• Enhanced Image Handling: I’ve integrated the brand-new FoF Upload 2.0 (Beta). This means when you move to 2.x, your forum will automatically begin generating WebP thumbnails and storing image dimensions to prevent "layout shift," making your site feel faster and more professional on mobile devices.
• Performance First: Our 2.x stack is now fully optimized for Redis and Horizon. We are moving toward a "Queue-First" architecture, ensuring that even under heavy load, your users experience zero lag during post-creation or notification delivery.
• Robust Backups: I have updated our Cloudflare R2 backup logic to ensure that 2.x database structures are fully protected and restorable from day one.

What’s Next?

Flarum 2.x is a major architectural leap. Rather than rushing into early testing, I am currently focusing all my efforts on preparing the underlying infrastructure to handle this new version seamlessly. I am continuously monitoring Flarum’s development progress, and once a fully stable release is reached, I will begin the rigorous hands-on testing required to ensure your community remains stable during the transition.

Until that stable milestone is reached, I am keeping a watchful eye on every update from the core team to ensure Link Robins is ready the moment the software is production-grade. There is no action required on your part yet—sit tight, enjoy your current stable environment, and know that a faster, leaner Link Robins experience is being built for you behind the scenes.

Thank you for your continued trust and for being part of the Link Robins journey.

Release 2.0.0-beta.1 · FriendsOfFlarum/upload

FoF Upload 2.0.0-beta.1 This is the first beta release of FoF Upload for Flarum 2.0. It is a significant update — beyond the Flarum 2.0 compatibility work, several long-requested features have been…

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Hello everyone,

Extremely busy day for Link Robins!

I have found an error in the infrastructure where the Extension Manager times out prematurely during an extension install, update, or uninstall and breaks the site require manual intervention. This is extremely inconvenient, so I have investigated the issue and am in the process of pushing out an update to fix this.

You may see a slight disconnect of your site during this process. This will be completed in the next 30 minutes.

If you experience any issues with your site, please let me know ASAP!

Thank you!

Hello everyone!

As part of my ongoing commitment to providing the best possible Flarum experience at Link Robins, I have some exciting news. I have officially taken over and revived the abandoned Mobile Search extension.

Originally released as flarumtr/flarum-ext-mobile-search, this extension was a favorite for many but eventually became unsupported, abandoned, and deleted. I know how important a seamless mobile experience is for your users, so I’ve updated the code and re-released it as linkrobins/flarum-ext-mobile-search.

✨ Why use this extension?

On mobile devices, Flarum’s default search can sometimes feel hidden. This extension fixes that by:

• Moving the search bar directly to the homepage on mobile devices.
• Making it instant: Users can find content the moment they land on your forum without digging through menus.
• Full Compatibility: I have updated the extension to ensure it works perfectly with Flarum 1.8.13 and beyond.

🛠 How to Switch

If you are currently using the old flarumtr version, or if you want to install my new version, please follow these steps:

1. Remove the old (abandoned) version:

composer remove flarumtr/flarum-ext-mobile-search

2. Install the new Link Robins version:

composer require linkrobins/flarum-ext-mobile-search

3. Clear your cache:

php flarum cache:clear

🛡 My Commitment to You

By bringing this into the Link Robins namespace, I am committing to keeping it maintained, bug-free, and compatible as Flarum continues to evolve.

If you have any questions or need help with the installation, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.

GitHub - linkrobins/flarum-ext-mobile-search

Contribute to linkrobins/flarum-ext-mobile-search development by creating an account on GitHub.

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I wanted to provide a quick update regarding the FoF Redis extension. Following the performance improvements introduced in v1.1.2 earlier today, the Friends of Flarum team has released an additional follow-up update.

I have already applied this latest patch across all client sites. This update includes a key fix:

[1.x] Fix: Settings cache is now properly invalidated when an extension is enabled or disabled (#15 by @imorland).

If you notice any unusual behavior, please let me know immediately so I can address it or report it to the development team. Thank you for your continued support!

Release v1.1.3 · FriendsOfFlarum/redis

What’s Changed [1.x] fix: invalidate settings cache on extension enable/disable by @imorland in #15 Full Changelog: v1.1.2...v1.1.3

GitHubFriendsOfFlarum

Hello everyone,

I am pleased to announce that the manual patching process for the Redis extension and Horizon Dashboard has been successfully completed for all hosted sites.

Status Update

All updates are now final. I have personally verified the dependencies for each instance, and I can confirm that the troubleshooting and investigations are concluded.

• Service Status: All sites are back online and fully operational.
• Fix Verified: The cache subscription issue on unix socket connections has been resolved, and the Horizon Dashboard is functioning correctly across the platform.

Thank You

As a one-person operation, I truly appreciate your patience and understanding while I performed these manual interventions. Maintaining the stability and performance of your forums is my top priority, and I’m glad to have everyone back up and running smoothly.

If you notice anything unusual or have any questions regarding your specific instance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Release v1.1.2 · FriendsOfFlarum/redis

What’s Changed [1.x] fix: cache subscribe fails on unix socket connections by @imorland in #13 Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v1.1.2

GitHubFriendsOfFlarum

At Link Robins, my mission is to provide more than just a forum—I provide a stable, high-performing home for your community. A major part of that commitment involves the careful maintenance and updating of the extensions you’ve chosen to power your site’s most modern features.

The Discovery
While performing routine maintenance and testing updates for the FriendsOfFlarum PWA (Progressive Web App) extension, I identified a technical version conflict. This is the technology that allows your community members to "install" your forum as an app on their mobile devices.

Currently, the latest development version of this extension has a requirement that is technically incompatible with the stable Flarum 1.8 core. In short, the extension is trying to use a newer set of "under-the-hood" instructions than what the current Flarum version supports.

Why This Matters to You
In the world of web development, it can be tempting to always chase the "newest" version. However, at Link Robins, I prioritize uptime and reliability. By identifying this mismatch early, I have been able to submit a comprehensive bug report to the extension's developers. This proactive research also allows me to accurately advise you if your extension updates get hung up during the installation process, ensuring you have a clear understanding of any technical delays and a roadmap for the eventual fix.

Link Robins in Action: Reporting the Bug
I don’t just find technical roadblocks; I help clear them. I have officially submitted a comprehensive bug report and diagnostic data to the FriendsOfFlarum organization—the global team of developers who maintain this extension.

By acting as a direct bridge between your forum and the developer community, I am helping ensure that the upcoming fix is compatible with the version of Flarum your community relies on every day.

Dependency Conflict: 1.x-dev requires Firebase 7.x which conflicts with Flarum 1.8 Monolog 1.x requirements · Issue #3 · FriendsOfFlarum/pwa

Bug Report Current Behavior Attempting to install fof/pwa:1.x-dev on a Flarum 1.8 instance results in a Composer dependency conflict. The extension’s requirement for kreait/firebase-php ^7.16 force…

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What to Expect Next

• Continued Stability: Your site remains on a fully tested, stable version of the PWA extension. All features are functioning as expected.
• Proactive Maintenance: I am monitoring the developer response. As soon as a compatible, updated version is released, I will handle the deployment for you as part of your regular maintenance.

Thank you for trusting Link Robins to manage your community's technical health. I take the "tech headaches" off your plate so you can focus on what matters: your members.

Hello everyone,

I have successfully updated all Link Robins client sites to the latest Flarum version 1.8.13, which was released today.

This is a minor quality-of-life update focused on developer stability and compatibility. Because the changes are minimal, I do not anticipate any disruptions to your service. However, if you notice any unusual behavior or encounter issues, please report them to me immediately so I can resolve them for you.

What’s New in 1.8.13:

• Stability: Added support for PHP 8.5 in reusable workflows.
• Developer Improvements: The ApplicationBooted event now fires after all callbacks are complete, allowing for more reliable extension integration.

The Flarum team has confirmed this release is fully backwards compatible with previous 1.x versions.

Best regards,
Karl Bullock

Link Robins Status Page

Current state of operations at Link Robins. Link Robins Homepage Email: [email protected]

Since our launch, Link Robins has consistently maintained a high standard of 99.5% uptime. However, we are proud to announce that from January 7 to February 7, we achieved 100% uptime across all services and client websites. This milestone is a testament to the stability of our infrastructure and its resilience against a wide range of variables.

During this period, we have continued to grow our client base and have deployed an additional server to further enhance website performance and security. These successes are only possible thanks to your continued trust. Thank you for being a valued part of Link Robins!

Hi everyone, I’m back and currently getting up to speed on all outstanding tasks. Despite limited connectivity during my time away, I’ve addressed recent requests and am now fully available.

We are currently implementing core infrastructure updates. Please note that Flarum was fully stabilized prior to my departure and remains ready for use. If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out—I’m happy to help!

Hello everyone,

At Link Robins, our mission is to provide the most reliable, high-performance hosting environment for Flarum communities. Over the past few weeks, I have been working specifically to address one of the most difficult challenges in modern web hosting: ensuring consistent email delivery to Microsoft (Outlook, Hotmail, and Live) recipients.

Microsoft has implemented extremely aggressive filtering standards that often penalize independent servers. To ensure your community’s notifications, password resets, and activation links never hit the spam folder, we have upgraded our infrastructure.

✉️ Mailgun Integration

We have officially integrated Mailgun as our professional outbound email proxy. The "delivery truck" carrying your messages is now powered by one of the highest-reputation relays in the world.

• The Result: Your community's emails will now bypass generic IP blocks and land directly in the Inbox of Outlook, Gmail, and Yahoo recipients with elite-tier reliability.

🛠️ Standing By to Support You

As a veteran-owned business, I take the reliability of your community personally. I have already migrated our core systems to this new relay, but if you notice any issues with your email delivery or any other features, please reach out via the support widget in your dashboard immediately.

It is paramount that our infrastructure remains rock-solid so your communities can thrive. Thank you for choosing Link Robins.

Good morning everyone,

I am writing to let you know that I will have limited availability starting today through the end of next week.

I will continue to provide support as my schedule allows and will maintain my standard 24–48 hour window for launching client sites. However, as I am personally managing all requests, please expect a slight delay in general support responses.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Next Week's Limited Availability:

Limited Availability: 25 - 31 Jan 2026

Due to some exciting personal and professional developments, my online availability will be limited from January 25th to the 31st. Please rest assured that I will continue to prioritize support tickets and respond as quickly as possible. Moving forward, my standard weekday schedule (Monday–Thursday) will involve longer hours at

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Cloudflare R2 has become a cornerstone of the Link Robins ecosystem. We are excited to announce that our storage capacity has officially surpassed 1,000 objects, including a diverse range of images, videos, PDFs, and compressed client backups.

The deciding factor for us remains Cloudflare’s zero egress fees. Because our platform serves multiple assets with every page visit, eliminating data transfer costs has been a significant win for our operational efficiency. A huge thank you to the Cloudflare team for building such a developer-friendly solution!

We’re cleaning things up to make our plans easier to understand. Since the original 'BASE' plan wasn't seeing much use, we’ve removed it and rebranded our 'Pro' plan as the new 'BASE.' We have also updated the names of our other tiers. Rest assured, if you're on a higher tier, your subscription benefits and pricing haven't changed; they just have a fresh new name!

Thank you!

Due to some exciting personal and professional developments, my online availability will be limited from January 25th to the 31st. Please rest assured that I will continue to prioritize support tickets and respond as quickly as possible.

Moving forward, my standard weekday schedule (Monday–Thursday) will involve longer hours at my primary role; however, my Fridays have opened up significantly. These changes will not impact the quality of my support or my dedication to your success. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

As part of our commitment to "Zero Compromises" hosting, we have upgraded our core database engine to MySQL 8.0.44. This update provides critical security hardening and performance optimizations for our remote MySQL clusters.

If you run into any issues, please let us know ASAP!

Thanks!

The ultimate tier for high-demand operations.

• Pricing: $135/mo (Save 10%) or $1,440/year (Save 20%)
• Infrastructure: Your own Dedicated Virtual Server for peak performance and zero-latency resource availability.
• Specs: 30GB Dedicated RAM / 8 vCPU

All Flarum Instances have been updated to the latest version!

Repository: flarum/framework · Tag: v1.8.12 · Commit: 50d3eaa · Released by: imorland

What's Changed

• [1.x] fix(core): restore xdebug.max_nesting_level after less compilation by @DavideIadeluca in #4262
• [1.x] fix: don't see developer tokens if not within the first 20 results by @imorland in #4264
• [1.x] chore: update scheduler link by @imorland in #4278
• [1.x] fix(tags): defer policy if min primary & secondary tags 0 by @DavideIadeluca in #4277
• [1.x] [workflows] fix: peg composer at 2.8.x to avoid security blocking, etc in 2.9 by @imorland in #4294
• [1.x] feat(core): allow to disable slidable on DiscussionListItem by @DavideIadeluca in #4302
• [1.x] feat: highlight abandoned packages, expose php flarum info to admin UI by @imorland in #4322
• [1.x] chore: prep 1.8.12 release by @imorland in #4335
• fix: php warnings in restricted environments by @imorland in #4336
• [1.x] [suspend] chore: build typings by @imorland in #4337

January patch release - 1.8.12 - Flarum Community

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Release v1.8.12 · flarum/framework

What’s Changed [1.x] fix(core): restore xdebug.max_nesting_level after less compilation by @DavideIadeluca in #4262 [1.x] fix: don’t see developer tokens if not within the first 20 results by @imo…

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Link Robins Community,

I’ve been working behind the scenes to prepare our infrastructure for Flarum 2.x. I have successfully forked our current 1.8.x environment and implemented the necessary core updates to support the next generation of Flarum.

What’s under the hood?

• Updated PHP & Composer: We are running on PHP 8.2 and Composer 2.8.12, ensuring we meet all current 2.x compatibility standards.
• Official Realtime Support: We’ve switched to the official Flarum Framework "Realtime" extension, replacing the now-unmaintained Blomstra version.

Beta Launch Coming Soon!
I’ll be rolling out a beta for these changes when FoF/Upload is compatible. While the initial code is based on official 2.x specifications, this beta period will allow us to test everything thoroughly before a full production release.

Friends of Flarum:

Keep up with their extension updates here!

Friends of Flarum — 2.0 Beta Compatibility Progress - Flarum Community

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Hello everyone,

We had to disconnect Stripe and rotate the API Key recently. Due to this, you may have received emails about your subscription ending and then reinstated. Due to the inconveniences caused by this, we have applied trials to accounts that are currently paying and have extended the trials periods to the accounts currently trialing our services.

Again, I am so sorry that this happened.

I have reached out to every one of you personally. If I have missed you, please let me know personally!

Thank you for your continued support!

I am revising the base code right now to try and optimize the service more than it is today. Trying to keep everything universal with many variables is proving challenging, but everything is accomplish-able with a little bit of good attitude and positive mindset.

Service You Can Trust. Operations You Can Count On.

After months of engineering a robust, enterprise-grade infrastructure, I am proud to announce a major performance upgrade to Link Robins LLC. We are moving beyond "standard hosting" to a model of Infrastructure Sovereignty.

As a disabled Marine Corps Veteran, I’ve built this platform with the same dedication to integrity and mission-success that I brought to my time in service. Starting this January, your community isn't just hosted; it’s fortified.

🏝️ Your Community is an Island

Most hosts put you in a shared "sandbox" where a busy neighbor can slow you down. At Link Robins, we’ve changed the game. Every community now sits on an isolated, resource-guaranteed infrastructure with dedicated database clustering. Your forum is no longer fighting for CPU cycles—it lives on its own private, high-performance island.

🛠️ Key Technical Edge

• Valkey 9.0 Powered: We have officially transitioned to Valkey 9.0 (the high-performance successor to Redis). Experience next-gen caching and session handling that is faster and more reliable than ever.
• Laravel Horizon Dashboard: No more "black box" operations. Pro and Enterprise clients get access to a Horizon dashboard to monitor emails, notifications, and background jobs in real-time.
• Built-in Email Outbox: Stop wrestling with 3rd party SMTP providers. Every plan includes a fully managed transactional email outbox that just works.
• Unlimited Uploads: We leverage high-speed Cloudflare R2 storage. Your media is served globally at lightning speeds, and your growth is never capped by local disk space.
• Full Extension Manager: It’s your community. Install, update, and manage your Flarum ecosystem exactly how you want it.

📦 New Subscription Tiers

Note: Realtime on Flarum 1.x requires a license; Flarum 2.x does not.

💎 The Phoenix Tier (Lifetime) — $299

Our most exclusive offering. Pay once, own your hosting forever.

• Specs: Base Tier Resources (1GB RAM / 0.5 CPU).
• The Strategy: Slots are released as "Random Drops" only when we provision brand-new physical hardware nodes.
• The Deal: When you catch a Phoenix slot, you lock in your community’s future with zero recurring bills, ever.
• Status: Unscheduled drops only. First come, first served.

🧪 Try Before You Buy

We believe in our infrastructure. All monthly and yearly plans (excluding Enterprise and Lifetime) come with a 14-Day Free Trial. Experience the difference of dedicated resource allocation before you pay a dime.

🤝 Support & Sovereignty

• 1:1 Direct Support: No ticket queues. Support is handled directly by me via a chat widget in your dashboard.
• USA Based: From the servers to the support line, everything is 100% American. Your data never leaves U.S. soil.
• Updated Integrity: We have updated our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy to reflect this new standard of performance and transparency.

Ready to take your community to the next level?