Features of YAF.NET v1.9.5:

"I'm acutely aware this section needs work. I am currently working towards its dramatic improvement. Please bear with me during this process." - Jaben

 

  • 100% C# ASP.NET v3.5 SP1 and above
  • Uses AJAX and jQuery for controls.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008 database support.
  • 100% XHTML Validated.
  • Issolated CSS theming system: won't conflict with an existing site.
  • True ASP.NET Membership/Role/Profile Provider support -- no depedancies.
  • Runs as a User Control (.ascx) in .NET allowing simpler site and CMS integration.
  • Instant Chat System with Flyout.
  • "Thank" other user system for more participation -- includes reporting.
  • Individiual user graphic "Album" system with automatic thumbnailing feature.
  • Advanced avatars support including Gravatar option and automatic thumbnailing.
  • Custom "BBCode" extension system allowing adding of community features.
  • Dynamic plugin engine allowing module extensions.
  • Many SEO features including dynamically generated meta tags on topic pages.
  • Group/Role specific features including: Colors, Private Message limitions and signature limitions.
  • User configurable cultures. See dates and numbers the way you are used to.
  • All dates and times in local time zone for registered users.
  • Unlimited number of categories, forums and messages.
  • Includes private messaging and private messaging notification features.
  • Possibility to hide forums when user has no access.
  • Unlimited user groups, with option to automatically promote users based on number of posts.
  • Access rights based on groups.
  • Polls can be added to posts.
  • Administrators can mass email to all users or specific group.
  • Template for easy integration with your current site design.
  • Web based administration.
  • Member list.
  • Move topics to other forums.
  • Active topics list.
  • Active users list.
  • Print topics.
  • Email topics.
  • Setup moderators with the ability to moderate topics, posts and users signatures.
  • Email notification for moderators with users post in moderated forums.
  • Watch forums or topics for new posts.
  • View and delete subscriptions from the user control panel.
  • Change password in control panel.
  • Recover lost passwords.
  • Supports smileys/emoticons.
  • Quick and easy installation.
  • IP banning and user "kill" system.
  • Points for points system.
  • Multiple boards support: multiple forums per database.
  • Comes with many themes to choose from.
  • Supports common "Rich Text Editors" including FreeTextBox and FCKEditor.
  • TinyMCE editor included as an option.