{"id":3822,"date":"2016-11-29T12:23:26","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T10:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=3822"},"modified":"2023-05-04T17:29:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:29:20","slug":"wordpress-forum-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-forum-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best WordPress Forum Plugins – How to Add a Forum to WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forums are a great way to add user generated content to your WordPress site. Whether they’re filled with light-hearted banter or users asking support questions, forums allow your readers to interact with you and others in a two-way dialogue. And here’s the best part: they’re surprisingly easy to add to your site with a WordPress forum plugin.<\/p>\n

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In this post, I’ll take you through all of the best forum plugins for WordPress. Then, because you might have a specific goal for your forum, I’ll give you scenarios where one plugin is better than another.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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How forums make your site better<\/h2>\n

In general, forums are great for creating unique content and getting readers engaged in your site. They get people talking and, most importantly, get people to come back to your site to read the latest forum posts. They also provide an opportunity to rank your website<\/a> in Google for keywords you would’ve never thought of by yourself.<\/p>\n

But in addition to general discussion, forums can also fulfill some important roles:<\/p>\n