XenForo
The facts below are what the maker publishes about XenForo, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From XenForo's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| XenForo Cloud Starter | $60 a month | 400K monthly page views · 50GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security · $60/ month; $648/ year ($54 month) |
| XenForo Cloud Standard | $100 a month | 1M monthly page views · 100GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security · $100/ month; $1,080/ year ($90 month) |
| XenForo Self-hosted | $195, paid once | Software license only · use your existing infrastructure · no limits · no monthly fee · one year of support and software updates included · $195 license |
| XenForo Cloud Business | $250 a month | 4M monthly page views · 240GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security · $250/ month; $2,700/ year ($225 month) |
| XenForo Cloud Enterprise | Priced on request | 5M+ monthly page views · unlimited data storage · unlimited members and staff · live online support · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security · Contact us for pricing |
The facts
Each one read from XenForo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Cloud data ownership
- XenForo says Cloud customers own their content and data and can receive a complete copy at no cost if they cancel.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Company
- The site's footer identifies the company as XenForo Ltd. and displays a 2010–2026 copyright notice.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- London, England, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Cloud limits
- Starter, Standard, and Business plans have specified storage allowances, and persistent overages in page views or storage can trigger an automatic upgrade after notification.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud security
- XenForo Cloud includes SSL and DDoS protection, and the company says backups are stored on off-site EU servers for GDPR compliance purposes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Content tools
- The editor supports Markdown and BB code, media embeds, link previews, drag-and-drop attachments, and custom BB code tags.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Discussion formats
- Forums support question-and-answer threads, suggestion threads, and article authoring and display.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Built-in payment processor options include PayPal, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with add-ons available for custom processors.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Moderation
- Staff can edit content in place, moderate items in bulk, review an approval queue, and handle user reports.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- XenForo is a community platform whose primary application is a forum system for creating and replying to discussion threads.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- Security features include two-factor authentication, automatic account lockouts, CAPTCHA integrations, one-way password hashing, and input filtering.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Self-hosted terms
- The self-hosted license grants lifetime use and includes one year of access to support and software updates; hosting and management are not included.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Cloud Starter and Standard plans list lifetime support, while Business lists lifetime priority support.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Developer platform
- XenForo includes a REST API and an add-on framework for integrating external applications and extending its functionality.checked 9 Oct 2026
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