Every block of a modern forum

Features that stopped being optional in 2015.

We don't ship a blank slate. RaxBoard is opinionated — every feature listed here is live on day one, already wired into the admin panel and the default theme.

200+
Admin options
61
Domain modules
PHP 8.2+
Modern runtime
Self-host
You own your data
// Blazing fast

A forum that breathes.

PHP 8.2+ backend, Alpine.js frontend, no Node.js build step. Repository-level batch loading keeps thread pages snappy at high reply counts.

  • ✓ Deploys on shared hosting / cPanel — no Docker required
  • ✓ Batch loading + repository caching, no N+1 surprises
  • ✓ Glassmorphism UI without the legacy-forum lag
Page load● 78ms
Rendered 100 replies with 0 N+1 queries.
Dependencies
PHP 8.2+ and MySQL. Nothing else required.
Alpine.js handles dynamic UI seamlessly.
// Moderation

Give mods superpowers.

Per-section roles, multi-level warning systems, shadow bans, and reversible actions. A full PRG-based audit log that never lies.

  • ✓ Unified queue across reports, flags, and edits
  • ✓ Intelligent warning and ban escalation workflows
  • ✓ Strict Post-Redirect-Get pattern for safe actions
QUEUE · 12
Reports
ACTIVE · 5
Warnings
SYSTEM LOG
User @spammer was banned (spam). Action is fully reversible.
// Rich content

Expressive by default.

A robust content engine built right in. Custom fields, multi-reactions, @mentions, and rich media embeds out of the box.

  • ✓ Polymorphic emoji reactions (multi-reaction)
  • ✓ Flexible custom fields for threads and profiles
  • ✓ Advanced mentioning with Alpine.js autocomplete
👍 ❤️ 😂
Multi-reaction system
Hover pickers and reaction breakdowns
@
Smart mentions
Live dropdowns and precise parsing
📄
Custom fields
8+ field types for precise data modeling
// Moderation

The PRG audit system.

A highlight reel of what's in the box, out of the box.

// SEARCH

Pluggable search drivers

MySQL fulltext built-in. Switch to Meilisearch or Elasticsearch from the admin panel — same UI, no schema migration.

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// RESPONSIVE

Progressive Web App

Mobile-first responsive layouts plus a PWA manifest so members can install your forum from the browser on iOS and Android.

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// SECURITY

Audited and hardened

Strict template safety, $e() escape helpers, and mitigations against common web vulnerabilities.

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// THEMES

CSS variable styling

Modify colors instantly. Native Dark Tech, Minimalist, and Classic layout variations included.

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// ARCHITECTURE

Five-layer design

Controllers, Repositories, Entities, Middleware, and Macros cleanly separated.

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// INSTALLATION

One-click install

Drop the files, hit /install, and your scalable forum is up and running in 2 minutes.

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Ready to light it up?

Start free — scale when you're ready.

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