How to Create a Forum Page Using Elementor

Introduction

Elementor allows you to display BuddyBoss forums on any page with a drag-and-drop interface—no code required. This guide explains how to build a custom forum listing page in minutes using the BuddyBoss “Forums” widget.

Create the Forum Page

1. In your WordPress admin, navigate to Pages > Add New.

2. Enter a page title (e.g., “Community Forums”) and click Publish.
   
3. Click Edit with Elementor.

4. In the Elementor panel, search for Forums or expand the BuddyBoss widgets, then drag the Forums widget onto your page.

5. In the widget’s Content settings, adjust options like the number of forums, row spacing, “Show All Forums” link, avatars, reply counts, and last-reply metadata.

6. Click Update to save and publish your forum page.
   

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: I don’t see the Forums widget in Elementor—what should I do?
A: Ensure the BuddyBoss Platform plugin and its Elementor integration are installed and active, then reload the Elementor editor.

Q: How can I customize the forum layout further?
A: Use the Style and Advanced tabs in Elementor to adjust typography, colors, spacing, and custom CSS classes.