{"id":7368,"date":"2025-08-21T02:24:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/?p=7368"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:33:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T21:33:25","slug":"wix-forums-app-removed-what-happened-and-whats-the-best-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/7368\/wix-forums-app-removed-what-happened-and-whats-the-best-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Wix Forums App Removed: What Happened, and What\u2019s the Best Alternative?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wix-forum-third-party-app.jpg\">    <picture>\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wix-forum-third-party-app.jpg\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wix-forum-third-party-app.jpg 962w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wix-forum-third-party-app-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wix-forum-third-party-app-768x382.jpg 768w\"             sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1200px) 75vw, 1200px\"\n             width=\"962\"\n             height=\"479\"\n             alt=\"wix-forum-third-party-app\"\n             loading=\"lazy\"             decoding=\"async\"\n             class=\"wp-image-7373\" >\n    <\/picture>\n    <\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wix forum itself uses a third-party app &#8211; so it won&#8217;t be removed after they remove the Forum app from all the Wix websites using it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been running a website on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/?s=wix\">Wix<\/a>, you may have noticed something frustrating: the <strong>Wix Forums app is being discontinued<\/strong>. For many site owners, this wasn\u2019t just another feature &#8211; it was the core of their online community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As of April 15th, 2025 Wix Forum was no longer available in the App Market. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you already have Wix Forum on your site, <strong>Forum support has been extended<\/strong> until <strong>October 15, 2025<\/strong>, giving users additional time to plan transitions. Posts can still be created.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After October 15, 2025, there will be limited functionality &#8211; new threads and replies can no longer be added.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The full removal of the Forums app<\/strong> is scheduled for <strong>March 1, 2026<\/strong>, at which point forums will no longer be accessible. The Wix Forum app gets deleted from your site if it&#8217;s there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With Wix, ultimate control isn\u2019t yours &#8211; as a hosted platform, they handle the hosting, apps, and make the big decisions, like removing features your site depends on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what happened &#8211; and what\u2019s the solution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Did Wix Remove the Forums App?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix has been shifting its focus toward apps like <strong>Wix Groups<\/strong>, pushing website owners to adopt that instead of forums. But there\u2019s a catch: <strong>forums and groups aren\u2019t the same thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Forums<\/strong> are organized by categories and threads, making it easy to find and follow specific topics. They support long-term, searchable discussions and knowledge-sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Groups<\/strong>, on the other hand, are more like mini social feeds, similar to Facebook. They\u2019re good for casual interaction, but not ideal for structured discussions or long-term community growth. Posts can be hidden and not easily accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many site owners have expressed frustration on Wix\u2019s own community forums, reporting issues such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Categories and subcategories being flattened during migration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of moderation features like multiple pinned posts or locking threads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited notifications for replies, making it harder for members to engage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group pages taking over the entire site view, hiding headers and menus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These issues have made it clear that <strong>Groups is a downgrade<\/strong> for anyone who built a community around Q&amp;A, product support, or organized discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Matters for Your Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A forum isn\u2019t just a place for people to post &#8211; it\u2019s a searchable, structured hub where conversations live on. Groups, by comparison, bury content quickly in a feed. For businesses, clubs, or interest-based communities, that\u2019s a big problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you relied on Wix Forums, you\u2019re probably wondering: <strong>How do I get back that structure, organization, and community feel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Better Solution: Move to a Platform Built for Communities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ultimatewb-forum-app.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ultimatewb-forum-app-1024x466.jpg\" alt=\"UltimateWB forums\" class=\"wp-image-3325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ultimatewb-forum-app-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ultimatewb-forum-app-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ultimatewb-forum-app-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ultimatewb-forum-app-1536x699.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ultimatewb-forum-app.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1200px) 75vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The UltimateWB Forum is built on the UltimateWB built-in forum app &#8211; no third-party tools. If we &#8211; or users &#8211; need features not included, we like to include it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, you\u2019re not stuck with Groups. A platform like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\">UltimateWB<\/a><\/strong> offers a <strong>built-in forum app<\/strong> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/features#social\">full suite of social features<\/a> designed for community engagement. With it, you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>True forums<\/strong> with categories, threads, and replies &#8211; just like the Wix Forums you loved, but fully owned and supported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in social apps<\/strong> including member profiles, private messaging, chat, blogging, sharing photos, videos, and more &#8211; all designed to work together seamlessly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full customization<\/strong> so your forums and social tools match your site\u2019s design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ownership of your content<\/strong> &#8211; no risk of an app being retired unexpectedly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong> &#8211; easily grow your community with memberships, blogs, e-commerce, or other features alongside your forums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With UltimateWB, your community isn\u2019t just preserved &#8211; it can thrive. You can rebuild your forums, maintain engagement, and even improve on the Wix setup with tools that were designed for communities from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix may be phasing out its Forums app, but that doesn\u2019t mean your online community has to disappear. <strong>Forums have been read-only since April 2025, with full removal coming March 1, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forums remain one of the best ways to build lasting engagement and knowledge sharing online. <strong>If you want a platform that gives you true forums, social features, and full control, it\u2019s time to move to a solution that puts your community first &#8211; instead of taking features away.<\/strong> Join us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\">UltimateWB<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/5391\/wixs-price-hike-is-it-time-to-consider-a-downloadable-solution\/\">Wix\u2019s Price Hike: Is it Time to Consider a Downloadable Solution?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/3085\/how-to-add-php-code-to-your-wix-website\/\">How to add PHP code to your Wix website?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to build a stronger, more reliable online community that won\u2019t lose features overnight? Discover <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\">UltimateWB<\/a><\/strong> today! Need help getting started? We also offer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/web-design-packages\">web design packages<\/a><\/strong> to create and launch your site for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Got a techy\/website question? Whether it\u2019s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/ask-david\">\u201cAsk David!\u201d form<\/a>. We will email you when the answer is posted on the UltimateWB \u201cAsk David!\u201d section.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been running a website on Wix, you may have noticed something frustrating: the Wix Forums app is being discontinued. For many site owners, this wasn\u2019t just another feature &#8211; it was the core of their online community. With &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/7368\/wix-forums-app-removed-what-happened-and-whats-the-best-alternative\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[94,621],"tags":[5492,755,5490,1269,5489,5491,392,1240,5487,5488,5486],"class_list":["post-7368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-website-builder-software-comparison","category-technology-in-the-news","tag-forum-app-replacement","tag-forum-software","tag-migrate-from-wix-forums","tag-online-community-platform","tag-social-community-tools","tag-website-forums","tag-wix","tag-wix-alternative","tag-wix-forum-alternative","tag-wix-forums-removed","tag-wix-groups-vs-forums"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7368"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7368"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7382,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7368\/revisions\/7382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}