Can a fresh new forum make it going into 2026?

[LarryMyster]

Honestly considering it, love managing a good forum, but what to call it and how to make it strive in this economy?

 

[Shawn]

Honestly considering it, love managing a good forum, but what to call it and how to make it strive in this economy?

I think you can if it's a narrowed down niche.

A general forum like this one is hard. This one is doing good but it takes a lot to get to that point.

I have a forum all about forums and blogs, too:

Another Admin Forum

Join Another Admin Forum - the ultimate community for forum and blog admins. Share strategies, boost engagement, grow traffic, and master monetization with experienced admins who truly get it.

anotheradminforum.com

That was does pretty good because of its niche, others not as much.

I love forums. I'll always make them as long as at least a few people remain active members.

But you're not going to get the popular forums we used to see 20 years ago. I think that is way over.

 

[LarryMyster]

I may have to give it a shot! Thanks!

 

[Wayne]

I'm hoping (probably in vain) to see a slight resurgence in forum popularity. With younger generations moving away from social media and leaning toward a more analog lifestyle, it would be great to see them rediscover (or simply discover) this medium. I doubt it would last, but it would be cool to see them give it a chance.

Interesting trends:

 

[Shawn]

I'm hoping (probably in vain) to see a slight resurgence in forum popularity. With younger generations moving away from social media and leaning toward a more analog lifestyle, it would be great to see them rediscover (or simply discover) this medium. I doubt it would last, but it would be cool to see them give it a chance.

Interesting trends:

You just have to comply with their lifestyles.

They don't like the rule-driven forums that were common 25 years ago.

They want something free. Sure, some rules are a must, be be okay with some bending.

I still say keep it 18+ to be safe.

 

[Jason]

Some forums are still massively active even with no paid posters etc. probably.

Here are two:

https://drummerworld.com/forums

https://drumforum.org/forums

 

[Shawn]

Some forums are still massively active even with no paid posters etc. probably.

Here are two:

https://drummerworld.com/forums

Both have ads. My guess is that is what's keeping them going.

 

[Demon_skeith]

It is extremely hard, but if you can make an appealing look and keep it active, it can succeed.