XenForo

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Cloud data ownership

XenForo says Cloud customers own their content and data and can receive a complete copy at no cost if they cancel.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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.xenforo.com · read 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.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Company

The site's footer identifies the company as XenForo Ltd. and displays a 2010–2026 copyright notice.xenforo.com · read 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.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Developer platform

XenForo includes a REST API and an add-on framework for integrating external applications and extending its functionality.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Discussion formats

Forums support question-and-answer threads, suggestion threads, and article authoring and display.xenforo.com · read 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.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Moderation

Staff can edit content in place, moderate items in bulk, review an approval queue, and handle user reports.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Purpose

XenForo is a community platform whose primary application is a forum system for creating and replying to discussion threads.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Security

Security features include two-factor authentication, automatic account lockouts, CAPTCHA integrations, one-way password hashing, and input filtering.xenforo.com · read 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.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Support

The Cloud Starter and Standard plans list lifetime support, while Business lists lifetime priority support.xenforo.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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