Better than Vbulletin?

[john miles]

I'm researching a new forum and wonder if this Xenforo is consistently better than vbulletin's latest versions? We had vbulletin back in 06 but haven't had a forum since. Also, would this take the place of a wordpress site altogether, or complement it?

 

[Chris D]

At the time you last used vBulletin, two of the main developers were Kier Darby and Mike Sullivan who left vBulletin a few years after that and founded and started developing XenForo

A lot of people have moved from vBulletin to XenForo but of course there are still a lot of vBulletin users out there.

We generally recommend that people give our demo a try which is here: Admin Demo. And of course try out some other software for comparison and base your decision on that.

As for WordPress, a lot of people use XenForo in conjunction with WordPress but there are also people who have replaced WordPress with various add-ons for example to add a portal (like a front page / news page) and article systems. These are third party add-ons but there are some high quality and well maintained ones.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

 

[Doctor]

I've added a related question here that could result in a revolutionary game changing enhancement for XenForo if it doesn't exist already which I suspect would very likely cause XenForo sales to skyrocket:

https://xenforo.com/community/threa...ook-sharing-wp-press-this-button-work.129968/

 

[HostDash]

The most popular of vBulletin without a doubt was version 3. The leads on that version started xenForo. Just something to take into account there.

 

[Digital Doctor]

WBB and IPS are acceptable options.
vB5 is not.

IPS + WP is an option
XF + WP + XenWord is a great option.

 

[Dalton Prock]

Agreed with all that was said above, I learned about XenForo when researching vBulletin. So I'd say it is worth the money and time that you put into it.

 

[DieselMinded]

right now as it stands

vb 5 < xf 1 + pixel exit or theme house < ips 4.2

 

[clawbennett]

I JUST came from vB 5 Connect.... I had vb5 when it first came out, and could not stand it! I removed it almost instantly and couldn't get my money back. I used phpBB for a while and went back to my copy of vBulletin. I hated vBulletin so much that I made the switch to XF a week or two ago.

From what I am gathering being completely new to XF is that it is much easier for setup. I went and purchased a pixel exit theme and so far I am very happy. I am still in the process of putting it together I may check back with more feedback or message me direct if you have other questions. I would definitely help.

 

[TsinJu]

I'm researching a new forum and wonder if this Xenforo is consistently better than vbulletin's latest versions?

Why not registering for the Xenforo Demo and find out yourself what´s better?!
No one can answer your question what´s better and what´s not. It depends on your needs.
To give hints and tips to turn you in the right direction might be ok...
Same with Addons, Styles etc... Some are getting proper development (probably the better ones), some not.

 

[Mike Edge]

vb 5 < xf 1 + pixel exit or theme house < ips 4.2

 

[Digital Doctor]

right now as it stands

vb 5 < xf 1 + pixel exit or theme house < ips 4.2

Know of a good 4.2 site with lotsa Pages ?

 

[DieselMinded]

i have one old site and one new one in my signature sadly my projects take a back seat to clients and im booked out

 

[HostDash]

right now as it stands

vb 5 < xf 1 + pixel exit or theme house < ips 4.2

Oh nice, IPB 4.2 has some really noteworthy features. Will have to check it out more sometime .

 

[Neutral Singh]

vBulletin has been on a life support system for a long time... and with the sudden exit of most of the notable vB.org staff team today, vB is not even an option to consider anymore... Go with xF, you will never regret it!

 

[Doctor]

vBulletin has been on a life support system for a long time... and with the sudden exit of most of the notable vB.org staff team today, vB is not even an option to consider anymore... Go with xF, you will never regret it!

Where are you getting that news? And vb.org goes to a church.

 

[MetalAZ]

Where are you getting that news?

vbulletin.org, in their Site Feedback forum there's a sticky.

 

[Digital Doctor]

Where are you getting that news? And vb.org goes to a church.

Notable.
Not noble.

VBulletin is not a legit option.
There is no legit reason to choose it.
For every possible reason to buy a forum, there is always a better non-vBulletin answer.

Signed,
An-ex vB user.

 

[Digital Doctor]

I've added a related question here that could result in a revolutionary game changing enhancement for XenForo if it doesn't exist already which I suspect would very likely cause XenForo sales to skyrocket:

https://xenforo.com/community/threa...ook-sharing-wp-press-this-button-work.129968/

Press This is a great idea.

I see your suggestion was locked.
TheAdminZone.com is a great place to discuss this type of thing.
I'd love to hear more about it and Facebook Sharing and why you like these features.

FWIW. Xenforo + Wordpress + XenWord = Best of Breed. Settle for no less.

If you are able to generate useful content ... don't stuff that good content in a Xenforo thread.
Put it in an integrated WordPress Article and enjoy all the SEO goodness that affords. If you dont want Wordpress ... XenPorta2 is better than you think.

XenPorta2 demo: 8wayrun.com

 

[Suzanne O]

Was a fan of vbulletin but since buying this software i've never looked back. Vbulletin looks a little messy to work with these days. I've seen people try and work with it but it ends up not doing what it's meant to most of the time.

 

[ku-med]

Stay away from Vbulletin! I own Vb4 and now I'm considering to move to Xenforo. It's Responsive and SEO Friendly plus active community ( = tons of supported mods! )