I would create a child theme with all the bbpress theme files. You can then edit everything there and you won’t lose your work with updates. Probably worth waiting for 2.1 to do this though as there are a number of theme changes.
Check out https://bbpress.org/forums/topic/bbpress-21-theme-compatibility/page/2 for some instructions on how to make bbpress 2.1 work with your child theme. About half way down.
Update: I tried something new.
I installed wordpress on a folder in my site. And then installed the bbpress plugin version.
Then I tried this bbpress conversion plugin.
Voila. It worked.
However, I hate the way this is set up and looks. Anyone can read the forums. You only need to login to reply. I like the standalone version much better and I feel like I had better control over the settings, too.
I wonder why the conversion plugin works, but converting for standalone doesn’t…
For the record, using the plugin version with wordpress retained both my wordpress and phpbb3 passwords/usernames. Converting using standalone erased both, it seems, rendering any login impossible.
I wonder if I can now convert from plugin version to standalone version…
I have installed bbPress and it seems to be working just fine. I cant figure out how to theme it though. If you look here you can see that the forum in each section is listed along one line (or would be if it wasn’t for the lack of space.
How do I get these listed in a more traditional style? Colours and simple changes I can do just fine, but obviously this is bigger than that.
I’m having major issues with Akismet not catching SPAM.
From March 2011 – March 2012 Akismet missed a total of three SPAM posts.
This month alone Akismet has missed 117 SPAM posts and counting. This all started when I switched to bbPress 2.0.
Any ideas as to what could be happening?
yes, this appears to only work for bbpress plugin version. I’m using standalone…
I still don’t understand… 
SKParticipant
I thought bbconverter was for the bbpress plugin, not for the standalone version…
I figured it out! There is a plugin called ‘Members’ that allows you to make the forum private, then allow certain users to access it and see all the topics.
Here is the link I found on this BBPress Forum with the information.
https://bbpress.org/forums/topic/how-do-you-make-a-private-forum-visible-to-some-wordpress-classes
the issue is bigger than that, though.
users, including myself as admin/keymaster, aren’t able to reset passwords. the emails never arrive. it says an email with a new password was sent, but it never arrives.
so basically, after i make this conversion, i’m unable to log in AT ALL. not as admin/keymaster or any user.
I’ve just checked phpmyadmin console again after a new install: I can no confirm that my installation keymaster login completely disappears after the conversion. the username is gone entirely, leaving me only with the 4 usernames from my original phpBB3 board. the issue is that those passwords don’t work and resetting apparently will not send me any emails to reset.
i’m so lost.
As I recall when doing this long ago, none of the users will work. You have to have them reset their passwords for their accounts to work.
On the keymaster account there was a trick to that which I do not recall at this moment. However, I do believe you can edit the database itself.
I believe it changes the role to admin instead of keymaster and then you will have to also change the password to something else.
Did you use the converter noted in this thread?
The first link I posted was a very good step by step process that could also give you the info you need.
If I find anything I will post here to further help out. Good luck.
Just tried again. Isn’t working. Everything works fine before the phpBB3 conversion, but then I can’t get any users to log in. I’ve tried all known passwords, etc. Can’t log in as bbpress Key Master either.
Here’s what I’ve done:
(1) Install bbpress standalone to same database/sql username/pass as phpBB3 forum
(2) Convert phpBB3 tables using this converter
(3) Go back to bbpress to try to log in as keymaster and it doesn’t work. i try other usernames from the phpBB3 and they don’t work. Mind you, my phpBB3 board only had for users. This board was only set up for my band to discuss new song ideas back and forth while we’re away.
Any help? I’m kind of a novice. I’ve gone into phpmyadmin console and see only 4 users in the bb_users file. In fact, it appears as if after I do the conversion, it’s overwriting my original keymaster login. that one is no where to be seen…
Or can I delete something in the bbpress files?
Hey all,
I am loving BBpress, it is awesome.
I have been playing around with it a little bit and got it looking pretty nice!
Not that it didn’t in the first place… how easy was that setup.
What do you think?
http://minecraftmembers.com/forums/
I am still working on the general categories and topic/post area but I really like the way it looks.
Hi OCSPS,
I figured that out after I posted here. So, I removed the script from BlueHost and installed the bbPress plugin at my site. Oh, I like!
Thanks,
Anna
It’s a shame there doesn’t seem to be a way to get consistent breadcrumbs working across an entire site at this time with BBPress (i.e. including non-forum pages).
SKParticipant
If you use bbPress plugin for WordPress and your theme is based on TwentyTen or TwentyEleven then chances are that it will run out of the box…
With bbPress 2.1 version plugin, the chances of running out of the box will increase multifold.
No dice. both are different and I just tried again. now it says my bbpress keymaster doesn’t even exist, and my php keymaster/admin’s password is incorrect. trying to reset says it sent me an email, but i am not receiving any (checked spam too).
hmmmmm
SKParticipant
If you are used to WordPress, just install bbPress plugin into your WordPress just like you would install any other plugin…
SKParticipant
Before importing, make sure your key master login details (email and login name) for bbPress are different from those of phpBB keymaster. Then try importing and see of you get any luck…
SKParticipant
Too complicated.
Here’s the Cliff’s Notes version:
1. Login to your WordPress installation.
2. Hover on Plugins. Click Add New.
3. Search bbPress.
4. On results page, click Install Now link under bbPress
5. Click Activate
Done!
Having trouble with this. I installed standalone bbpress just fine. Then when I convert, I can see at the login page that all of the data has successfully transferred. But then I’m unable to login as keymaster (or any other login). I’ve tried my old phpBB3 board login info, too, but that doesn’t work. I’ve reinstalled and tryied again to no avail.
Any help? Why can’t I login with my bbpress password? Or any password/login for that reason?
Hey,
I tried this a few weeks ago, couldn’t get it to work and ended up using mingle.
Now for round 2, since my wordpress knowledge has increased I have decided to give buddypress / bbpress another shot.
My problem: I am using a purchased theme. WHen I install bbpress /forums/forum gives a 404 error. I create this page and insert the short code for index, it shows up. But if you click on a category, it goes to a blank page just showing the category (nothing below)
This is all in a child theme of my page
I have resaved my permalinks (currently set to %postname%).
I installed 2.1 same behaviour
I’m not sure if I had to create it, but I created a blank page “forums” then a child page “forum” where I’ve put [bbp-topic-index]
When I navigate to this page I can see the forum. I have a forum “general” with a post in it called “welcome” if I click on general I would think that it would likst the posts, but instead I just get a page titled general with no content.
Edit: Resolved – not sure why, but when I create a new forum or topic, if I don’t put some content in it, it won’t display the page. Maybe a theme thing
I am trying to put a bb forum on my website and have gottem as far as downloading the file but now I have no clue how to do these steps
1.Place the ‘bbpress’ folder in your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
2.Activate bbPress.
3.Visit ‘Settings Forums’ and adjust your configuration.
4.Create some forums.
5.View your site.
6.Adjust the CSS of your theme as needed, to make everything pretty.
1. Where do I find the folder & how do I place into the ‘/wp directory?
