ForumSpark Support

Is there a way to add affiliates to the bottom of the index page of the forum?

That way, we can exchange affiliates with other people....

Hey Cedric, maybe this isn't a bug but it's something odd that I noticed whenever I was setting up forum permissions on my board. I noticed that there are some extra check mark boxes just below the Administrators permissions. Additionally the group on the left side is unlabeled, I know they are there to check all the boxes for the group so they get all the permissions. It looks a bit odd IMO and I wanted to bring it up. Here's a screenshot of what I mean. Is this section supposed to be for bot access?

Hi everyone!

I've just released the new What’s New page on ForumSpark, a central activity page designed to make it easier to keep up with everything happening across the community.

The page is accessible from the top navigation bar as well as the user menu (newspaper icon). It includes five filterable tabs: New Posts, New Topics, Trending, Watching, and Best Answers, so you can quickly switch between different types of activity.

https://forumspark.net/whats-new

The page refreshes automatically every 30 seconds, ensuring you always see the latest content without needing to reload manually. If you want to browse further, simply click “View more” to load additional results.

Unread topics are clearly highlighted with bold titles and a colored border, while read topics appear normal/muted. A divider also shows which topics have not been updated since your last visit, making it easier to pick up where you left off.

You can mark all topics as read using the button in the panel header. Hovering over a topic title will display a preview card with the author’s avatar, a short content excerpt, and reply and view counts for quick scanning.

Each row also shows the forum it was posted in, along with reply and view totals and the latest reply information.
This should make staying active on ForumSpark much smoother and more intuitive.

Custom themes have also been migrated to support the new page and its updated CSS.

Additionally, we will be removing the links for Today’s Active Topics, Today’s Top Posters, and All-Time Top Posters in the next update. These will be replaced by the upcoming Top Posters leaderboard and the new What’s New page.

Hope you enjoy!
Thanks,
Cedric

Hi all,

Checking out this host out. Best of luck, Cedric.

Probably others know me by AForum.

https://peeweeplayhouse.forumspark.net/

How do I change the logo size? Its too small.

I'm having a hard time finding where to change the logo itself. Can someone point me to the right location? Thank you.

I would like an easier way to sort emotions and reactions in admin. Right now it can only be done by editing each one and changing the display order.

Hello everyone! How are you?

A little bit about me.....I enjoy reading (a lot), spending time with my cat, playing video games, watching movies, and spending time on the internet working on various projects. If you want to know more about me, just ask. Otherwise, I'll be seeing you around.

I added a new field to profiles titled Website and on the mini profile postbit, the link extends too far into other areas. I tried expanding my browser and it didn't correct. Sent a screenshot on Discord.

Hello Forum Spark Community, Steve here. I am a webmaster, I run a couple of blogs and forums. When I am not working, I like to go on a high altitude trekking. Nice to be here.

For those not familiar with Single Sign-On, this means users will be able to create one account and use it across multiple ForumSpark communities - no need to register again and again.

Our goal is simple: make participation easier, smoother, and more connected across the ecosystem.

Just like with anything, we’re building this with flexibility in mind. Community owners will have control over how SSO is used, and we’ll make sure implementation stays clean and straightforward.

I don’t have an ETA to share just yet, but development is has started and we’re excited about what this unlocks.

Your news isn't updating in the admin panel. Don't see 1.3.0. Just a heads up.

I see everyone else doing one of these. So I guess I will follow.

I plan on playing around with this free forum and see what I can break. ;);P^_⁸)

Lets see if I can get my little forum setup.

EDIT: I wanted to edit my title of this topic. I forgot an l in will. lol

I’m happy to share that board registrations are officially open again.

ForumSpark will continue supporting community owners who want to build and grow their own forums, and I’m proud to say I’ve taken over the service from Jamie.

First, I want to thank Jamie for the opportunity and the trust. I’m forever grateful to continue what he started and to build upon the foundation that’s already there.

ForumSpark was originally created as a nostalgic throwback to ZetaBoards. That inspiration played an important role in its early identity. But as we move forward, I believe it’s time for ForumSpark to stand firmly on its own.

Rather than leaning on nostalgia, the goal now is to systematically shape ForumSpark into a modern platform with its own identity, one that respects the roots of forum communities while confidently embracing where they’re headed next.

Taking over ForumSpark hasn’t been without its challenges. There is a lot to review, understand, and refine. However, I’m fully committed to making this work, and to making it better.

Over the coming months, you can expect continued development and steady improvements. My focus will be on:

• Improving content discovery
• Expanding plugin capabilities
• Introducing a more flexible and modern theme system
• Strengthening overall stability and performance

If you’ve been waiting to start your own forum, now is the time.

Thank you for your support,

Cedric

I’ve just updated our documentation with a complete theming guide that covers everything you need to:

- Create your own custom theme
- Modify layouts and styling
- Adjust colors, branding, and UI elements
- Fully customize your ForumSpark board to match your vision

If you're building a new look or refining an existing one, this guide walks you through the entire process step by step. 🙂

Read it here:
V1: https://docs.forumspark.net/theme/

V2: https://forumspark.net/developers/docs/themes

If anything is unclear or you'd like additional examples added, let me know and I’ll expand the guide further.

I have another suggestion that I think will be a good feature for Forum Spark. Awards or trophies, some platforms call them badges. I think they get people interested in posting on a forum, and this feature could be used in role playing forums as well. :)

I think implementing a multi account feature to Forum Spark would be a good idea. Proboards has this feature and it's great for role playing forums. A member can have one account for out of character chat, but have extra aliases so they can roleplay as their characters on the forum.

Our newest release brings a solid round of improvements to ForumSpark. On the surface, there isn’t a huge amount that changes for you as an admin - but under the hood, this update strengthens the foundation in a big way.

ForumSpark is now in a much stronger position when it comes to global regulations like GDPR, the UK Online Safety Act, and similar compliance requirements. This release focuses on privacy, accountability, and long-term stability - making sure your community is not just running smoothly, but running responsibly.

Features

• Download My Data: Users can request a copy of their personal data, including account information, posts, topics, and private messages. Export is generated as a JSON file
• Individual user registration now requires Terms of Service acceptance
• Added “I confirm I am at least 18 years old” checkbox at board registration
• New Advanced sidebar section in Admin with a Security Logs page (login, logout, registration, password reset/change, email change, account deletion, and lockout activity)
• Store IP address on user registration and on each reply/post: IPs are now visible to admins/moderators in reply headers, user profiles, and ACP member list
• Add dedicated /user/delete-account page with password confirmation

🛠 Improvements

• Removal of timezone selection box during registration
• Improved report system with status workflow for replies, users, and private messages

I want to add that these were necessary changes to ensure ForumSpark has a strong and promising future. We’ve focused on privacy, accountability, and long-term stability so the platform is properly aligned with global regulations like GDPR and the UK Online Safety Act.

From here, my focus shifts toward improving stability even further, introducing new features, and making ForumSpark more modern and flexible across the board.

As always, you’re free to guide us toward what should come next.

Hello everyone,

We’ve updated ForumSpark’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Legal Framework.

This update improves clarity, strengthens our content and moderation policies, and better reflects our compliance with current regulations, including GDPR and the UK Online Safety Act. The structure has been refined and expanded to more clearly outline:

• User responsibilities
• Content guidelines and enforcement
• Account and billing policies
• Data protection and privacy practices
• Copyright and reporting procedures

There are no major changes to how you use the platform day-to-day, but the documents now provide clearer explanations and more detailed language regarding how ForumSpark operates and protects both users and the platform.

We encourage all members to review the updated Terms and Privacy Policy at their convenience.
You may also find a link on our homepage's footer.
https://forumspark.net/terms

By continuing to use ForumSpark, you acknowledge and agree to the revised Terms.
As a result, I will soon have more information regarding new features for your members according to these TOS.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

When going to create a forum it states that registration is temporarily disabled and to visit the support forum.

I am wondering what the solution is for this or if there is a wait period?

Trying to create a forum to embed into my website.

Hi! I'm looking for a free host for a forum, and stumbled on you. But registration has been disabled, and I can't for the life of me find the TOS, which I want to review before I register. I saw, too, that a previous person mentioned the registration being disabled but it hasn't been replied to in almost two months. Has this project and free hosting been abandoned?

TIA!

Hello, it would be great if the forum had a Turkish language pack. I am joining from Turkey. Let's add more themes.

Could there be an option to make our profiles/email addresses private please? Just so anyone who joins cant view everyones details and perhaps send unwanted emails. We could also use an option to block another user like pro boards has.. you can block the user..posts, the lot,

Would it be possible to have a forum owners section where we can share info on troublesome users..ip’s..etc? It’s a handy thing to have to keep each other informed…

So…what’s happening in your life today? Is it way too hot? Raining cats and dogs? Freezing cold?

Been way too hot for my liking here in the UK. Yes it’s June…but this has been silly.
25c I can deal with….30? nope… roll on autumn..