MyBB Themes
Browse 32 modern MyBB themes for fast, responsive forums. Clean layouts, readable typography, dark mode and RTL options, Font Awesome icons and SEO-ready templates. Import the XML, set colors and logos, style postbit and thread views, and launch a polished MyBB community with clear docs and regular updates.
MyBB Themes — Clean, Responsive, Easy to Launch
A good MyBB theme makes a forum feel current without getting in the way of conversation. In this section you’ll find designs that prioritize readability, mobile performance and simple branding: balanced typography for long threads, tidy spacing, sensible color systems, and navigation that stays usable on small screens. Most themes import via the MyBB Admin CP as an XML, include an organized stylesheet, and expose variables so you can switch palettes and accents without digging through every template.
The details that matter to forum users are covered: thread and forum listings that scan quickly, postbit layouts that handle avatars, badges and attachments, clear states for new vs. read topics, and message elements that don’t break when code blocks or long links appear. Many items add dark mode and RTL support, Font Awesome icons, breadcrumb improvements and a consistent treatment for search, user menus and private messages. You’ll also see attention to SEO and Core Web Vitals—lean assets, lazy-loaded media and headings that make sense to both people and crawlers.
Before you choose, skim the theme’s notes for tested MyBB versions, plugin compatibility and any template edits the author requires. If you rely on likes/thanks, prefixes, prefixes in thread lists, or custom profile fields, check the live demo pages for those components. A quick pass through registration, posting, editing and reporting will tell you how the theme handles real-world workflows. When you’re ready to launch, import the theme, set your logo and favicon, adjust header/footer snippets, and verify permissions and visibility on a staging copy of your forum. Small checks—contrast, focus states, keyboard navigation—go a long way for accessibility.
If you’re building a brand around your community, pair your theme with ready-made assets from logo templates and icon packs. Need a marketing site or docs area next to the forum? Start with lightweight HTML website templates, or browse the broader Website Templates & Themes hub for CMS options such as WordPress themes.