AEF
A lightweight PHP/MySQL forum with a WYSIWYG editor, news system and built-in shoutbox.
About AEF
What is AEF?
Advanced Electron Forums (AEF) is open-source forum software written in PHP and MySQL that lets you build and manage discussion forums where users can engage in topic-based conversations and share information.
Use cases
What is AEF for?
- A small forum that wants to combine discussion with a news system.
- A community that wants a shoutbox for quick chat.
- A project that needs a simple WYSIWYG editor for posts.
Benefits
Main benefits of AEF
A WYSIWYG editor for composing messages.
A news system with articles and a shoutbox.
Search engine optimization tools.
An IP address banning system.
Is it for you?
Who should use AEF?
Small communities that want to combine forum, news and quick chat in a lightweight install.
Is AEF right for you?
Is AEF the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want to combine a forum, news system and chat (shoutbox) in a single install.
- You're after a lightweight install with a simple WYSIWYG editor.
- You need to easily ban problem IP addresses.
It might not be for you if…
- You're after a very actively and recently developed project — its latest documented version dates back to 2011.
- You need a very large community with many advanced features (consider phpBB or SMF).
Installation
How to install AEF on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find AEF
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install AEF on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of AEF.
Choose your plan
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Frequently asked questions about AEF
Does AEF include a chat system besides the forum?
Yes, it includes a shoutbox that allows quick chat between visitors, in addition to the traditional forum system.
Is AEF still actively updated?
According to available documentation, its latest version dates back to 2011; worth keeping in mind if you're after a very recently developed project.
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