14 February 2026
2.1.1

ImprovedReply timeline navigation z-index adjusted to prevent overlap with other elements.

ImprovedInternationalization (i18n) updated with better translation support and clearer translator context.

ImprovedTranslation strings refactored using placeholders for flexible word order.

FixedHardcoded email subject and message removed from mention email handler.

FixedFragmented translation strings corrected in admin dependency notices.

FixedSocial login icon responsiveness issue resolved.

FixedFile upload permission handling corrected.

OptimizedEmoji assets now load only on bbPress-related pages to reduce unnecessary asset loading.

28 January 2026
2.1.0

NewAdded Analytics page with dashboard insights

NewAdded Chat feature with author profile hover card and right-side chatbox

NewAdded Chat History menu in forum author profiles

NewAdded Real-Time topic alerts and notifications

NewAdded Social Login feature with Google, Facebook, and Twitter integration

NewAdded Emoji Reactions for topics and replies

NewAdded vertical reply timeline navigation feature

FixedUnread notification counter and HTML entity handling in chat

FixedReply count check and voting notice markup

FixedTheme compatibility issue

TweakedRemoved notification menu action from topics

ImprovedNotification dropdown with mark-as-read UX enhancements

ImprovedNotifications design on the Forum Builder page

01 January 2026
2.0.0

NewMajor Rebranding! BBP Core is now **Forumax**.

NewFully standalone plugin – **Removed all bbPress dependencies**.

NewRenamed plugin to Forumax Pro.

NewConverted all Forumax Elementor widgets into native Gutenberg blocks for better compatibility.

UpdateRefactored codebase for standalone architecture.

11 November 2025
1.2.1

FixedFatal error “Allowed memory size exhausted” when accessing the WordPress Customizer

FixedMedia Library menu disappearing from wp-admin when the plugin is active

ImprovedOptimized plugin loading in Customizer to prevent unnecessary memory usage

ImprovedMenu handling logic to ensure no conflict with core WordPress menus

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.13.0

23 September 2025
1.2.0

NewAdded “Auto Approval” switcher for replies

NewAdded option to auto-approve or unapprove replies with attachments

FixedSecurity issues

TweakedImproved notifications loading with infinite scroll (the “See Previous Notifications” button is now hidden after the first click, and infinite scroll is enabled to load the remaining notifications)

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.12.2

23 August 2025
1.1.8

NewAdded @username mentions in replies with email notifications to mentioned users

NewAdded external image insert button in the Topic Reply and Topic Create editors. Users can insert images via URL and enable/disable this feature from BBP Core > Settings > BBPC Insert Media

NewPrefix added to function

FixedResolved notification reply title to topic title instead of reply content

TweakedImproved notification author thumbnail size slightly increased

TweakedVoting css update

TweakedHide voting on profile page

TweakedAdd Attachment design improved

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.12.1

16 June 2025
1.1.7

NewNotification load more button added by ajax

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.12.0

22 April 2025
1.1.6

FixedKeyword click issue solved in search widget

TweakedAdded mini profile last activity default value

TweakedReactions buttons and I have the same Question button design improved

10 March 2025
1.1.5

Newloco.xml added

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.11.0

30 October 2024
1.1.4

FixedThe preloader color wouldn’t have been changed with the brand color option

NewAdded Agree/Disagree reaction buttons on topic pages, allowing users to react to topics. Updated the user profile page to display all topics the user has reacted to, showcasing their “Agree” and “Disagree” reactions

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.9.0

23 August 2024
1.1.3

NewAdded settings to show / hide tab filter in forum ajax elementor widget

TweakedHide notification menu from other users profile

FixedPlus icons issue in forums elementor widget

FixedWord wrapping in notification items

FixedSome php deprecated issues

UpdatedFreemius SDK to v2.7.4

25 March 2024
1.1.2

TweakedEnabled lightbox on attachment images

TweakedUnread notifications counter added

FixedMenu location selector issue resolved

FixedResolved elementor free & pro widgets conflict

FixedNotification & Mini profile location settings improved

FixedNotification in user details page issue solved

1.1.1

NewUser Notifications added. You can find the Notifications tab in the bbPress Profile page

Newbbp-core-pro.pot file added for translation

UpdatedFreemius SDK to v2.6.0

UpdatedElementor template library updated

1.1.0

NewMini Profile

NewPending Topics

NewI’ve the Same Question Button in Topic

NewPost as Anonymous

NewMy Profile Link

UpdatedFreemius SDK to v2.5.12

TweakedRe-structured and optimized the codebase

TweakedRemoved some unnecessary files

1.0.0

GeneralInitial release

14 February 2026
2.1.1

AddedBackup & Restore settings for safer configuration management.

ImprovedUser topics pagination redesigned with proper templates and updated styling.

Improved“Topics Started” list now limited to 10 items per page for better performance.

ImprovedUser profile pagination styling enhanced for topics, subscriptions, favorites, and engagements.

ImprovedForum layout refined for small screen devices.

ImprovedAvatar border radius, reply voting position, and reaction wrapper responsiveness updated.

ImprovedExpensive forum and topic count queries cached for faster performance.

UpdatedTheme compatibility notice expanded to include child themes.

UpdatedKeymaster badge and voting styles refreshed.

FixedEmpty pagination template issue in user topics list.

FixedDuplicate pagination removed from single forum topic page.

FixedReply author role detection issue.

FixedCSRF vulnerability in solved topic actions.

FixedForumax admin panel filter pagination issue.

28 January 2026
2.1.0

NewDashboard page added with comprehensive forum statistics overview

NewQuick Actions section for easy access to Forum Builder, New Forum, New Topic, and Settings

NewRecent Topics and Recent Replies activity sections on the Dashboard

NewEngagement statistics showing average replies per topic and total discussions

NewSystem Info panel displaying Forumax, bbPress, WordPress, and PHP version details

NewHelpful Links section with quick access to Documentation, Support, and Live Demo

NewDemo data import option for easy setup

NewEmoji reactions for topics and replies

NewSocial sharing option for topics with configurable sharing settings

NewReply timeline option and sticky topic injection

NewReal-time alert options in topic settings

NewSocial login options with hook support for login form

NewChat settings options

NewForumax sidebar registration

NewTopic view tracking functionality

ImprovedModern, premium dashboard design with card-based layout, gradient header, and enhanced sidebar including Upgrade to Pro section and system information

ImprovedForum single page redesigned with improved UI

ImprovedForum, widget, avatar, support info, and voting button styles for better consistency and theme compatibility

ImprovedForum CSS optimized for responsive layout and theme compatibility

ImprovedAdmin review notice UI

TweakedBootstrap removed, responsive issues fixed, unused CSS and old assets cleaned up

TweakedAdmin notices removed on Forumax admin pages

TweakedTopic and reply revision logs visibility restricted to authors only

FixedHide theme sidebars on forum pages to prevent duplicate sidebar display

FixedTopic count issue after import

FixedTrash filter label hidden on small screens

FixedAJAX actions secured with nonce verification and proper input sanitization

01 January 2026
2.0.0

NewComplete rebranding to Forumax

NewRemoved bbPress dependency – now a standalone plugin

11 November 2025
1.4.1

FixedResolved issue with required plugin (bbPress) installer not functioning properly

Fixedis_attachment_icon error to prevent display inconsistencies

EnhancedCompatibility with Docy Dark Mode for seamless appearance across themes

ImprovedMade previously untranslatable strings fully translatable, ensuring better localization support

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.13.0

23 September 2025
1.4.0

NewAuthor and Topic Refresh added in the Forum builder

NewPagination added for forum builder

FixedSecurity issues

TweakedForum Builder design improved

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.12.2

23 August 2025
1.3.3

FIxedForum builder tab content active issue fixed

FixedFixed brand_color variable

TweakedActive reaction design improved

TweakedAttachment preview design

15 August 2025
1.3.2

FixedResolved attachment field visibility issue

TweakedForum Tabs widget design improved

TweakedAdded the function “bbpc_get_opt()” for CSF settings where it was missing

TweakedAssets folder re-structured (admin CSS and JS files kept in a separate folder “admin”)

TweakedRemoved some unnecessary assets (normalize.js, fontawesome.css etc)

TweakedMade the non translatable strings to translatable

TweakedFunction prefix added which functions don’t have prefix to avoid conflict with other plugins and themes

EnhancedCompatibility improved with the Docy theme dark mode

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.12.1

16 June 2025
1.3.1

FixedDeprecation warning by wrapping attachment files in hook

FixedTab CSS was conflicting with other plugins and themes

TweakedImproved compatibility with Docy Dark mode

TweakedUpdated sidebar to flexible width

TweakedFeatured image size adjusted in the Forum builder

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.12.0

22 April 2025
1.3.0

FixedFixed BBP Core conflict with Dukan and Job Manager plugins

TweakedThe “Forums” page has been renamed to Forum Builder for better clarity and usability

TweakedRefreshed the topic open icon within the Forum Builder for a more intuitive visual cue

TweakedEach topic now displays a corresponding status icon, making it easier to identify topic types at a glance

TweakedThe first forum item now opens by default, providing a more user-friendly initial view

TweakedDelay on search input keypress

TweakedCurrent Forum Info widget (show all information by default, moved widgets folder to the plugin root folder)

TweakedBBPC Forum Information widget title will show on the Forum page only

TweakedSettings page improved (reorganized the settings options, added icons to the settings tab)

TweakedTopic details page improved (reply button, favorite button and attachment design improved )

TweakedForum builder UX improved

TweakedDashicons used instead of fontawesome icon to optimize performance in the dashboard

24 February 2025
1.2.9

NewLoco.xml configuration file added for multiple text domains mapping in Loco translate plugin

NewOffer notice added for our valuable customers (not for fresher)

FixedDeprecated issue, Increment on non-alphanumeric string is deprecated in /bbp-core/includes/admin/menu/admin_ui/forums.php on line 8

17 February 2025
1.2.8

FixedResolved some issue of the “BBPC single forum & Forum Tabs” Elementor widget

FixedImage size of forum tab widget

TweakedImproved “View More Button” of the “Forum Tabs” widget

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.11.0

24 December 2024
1.2.7

Fixedsprintf php error

FixedResolved the issue with inserting forums and topics on the Nginx server

FixedTheme name check to resolve translation loading error

TweakedImproved ‘Add Forum’ button design

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.10.1

31 October 2024
1.2.6

FixedSecurity issues resolved

30 October 2024
1.2.5

NewAdded a hook to insert option in Settings

TweakedAnonymous profile picture gap with title (in the sidebar widget)

TweakedAttachment thumbnail design improved

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.9.0

23 August 2024
1.2.4

FixedBrand color change issue

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to 2.7.4

25 March 2024
1.2.3

FixedResolved elementor free & pro widgets conflict. Free and pro widgets appearing at the same time on the editor.

FixedFixed fatal error while bbpress is not activated

FixedAdmin script loading issue (attached the scripts with the correct hook)

NewCustomizer option added for the brand color

TweakedForum Builder UI improved in the Admin Dashboard

TweakedVoting settings option improved in the settings page

TweakedCompatibility with the latest BBP Core Pro plugin

TweakedRedirection stop after activating the plugin

TweakedPlugin’s Documentation link added in plugins page (beside the plugin name)

01 January 2024
1.2.2

FixedCode validation issues fixed in the asking-for-review.php file

FixedCreate Topic as anonymous issue solved

FixedResolved elementor free & pro widgets conflict

Tweaked‘BBPC Forum Tabs’ and ”BBPC Search’ Elementor widgets design improved

UpdatedFreemius SDK updated to v2.6.2

28 October 2023
1.2.1

NewBrand Color change option added in the Settings page

FixedIf solved topic exists, some php warning shows in the Forum Builder UI

FixedSearch Elementor widget’s overlay color on focus issue

TweakedAjax Search Results improved for the Search Elementor widget

TweakedSearch form design improved (made consistent and adjusted with the background) in the Forum Builder UI in the Admin Dashboard

TweakedTrashed topics excluded from the Forum Topics count in the Forum Builder UI

TweakedDashicons used instead of some svg icons (solved, unsolved filters) in the Forum Builder UI

TweakedSpace adjusted if all the filter tabs shown in the Forum Builder UI

TweakedRemoved some unnecessary files to make the plugin lightweight

UpdatedFreemius SDK to v2.6.0

27 October 2023
1.2.0

FixedBBP Core Search Form widget’s overlay color on focus issue fixed

FixedPHP Namespace issue

UpdatedFreemius SDK to v2.5.12

TweakedRe-structured and optimized the codebase

TweakedRemoved some unnecessary files

TweakedMade compatible with the Latest BBP Core Pro plugin

TweakedRegenerated the POT file more accurately with the latest strings

TweakedForum Builder UI improved in the Admin Dashboard

13 July 2023
1.1.0

NewBBPC Forums Elementor widgets added

NewBBPC Ajax Forums Elementor widgets added (Unlocked in Ama theme and Ama Pro plugin)

NewBBPC Forum Topics Elementor widgets added (Unlocked in Ama theme and Ama Pro plugin)

NewBBPC Forum Tabs Elementor widgets added (Unlocked in Ama theme and Ama Pro plugin)

NewBBPC Forum Search Elementor widgets added (Unlocked in Ama theme and Ama Pro plugin)

NewBBPC Forum Single Forum Elementor widgets added (Unlocked in Ama theme and Ama Pro plugin)

TweakedRemoved some unnecessary files (Unlocked in Ama theme and Ama Pro plugin)

TweakedImproved/redesigned the Unified Forums Builder UI (Admin UI)

UpdatedFreemius SDK to v2.5.9

1.0.7

GeneralFix: Filters visibility issues fixed

1.0.6

FixCreate Forum class warning

FixAdd Forum issues

ImprovedForum filter selection persistence, using cookies

1.0.5

ImprovedAdmin UI filter navigation.

NewAdding forum and topics from Admin UI Page

1.0.4

FixAdd new button disappeared on plugin and theme page solved

1.0.3

FixAdmin UI forum thumbnail

1.0.2

FixAdmin UI settings

FixAdmin UI CSS

1.0.1

GeneralCustom Forum dashboard UI

GeneralBBPress voting

GeneralHighly customizable settings options

1.0.0

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