[uscjohn]

I run a forum with nearly 1000 messages posted by a couple hundred users already.
Is there a simple way to download all those messages into a single file somewhere on my desktop?

Is there a plugin that can help?

[uscjohn]

I think I found the answer maybe. https://codex.bbpress.org/getting-started/exporting-data/#:~:text=Log%20into%20your%20WordPress%20back%2Dend.&text=You%20will%20see%20a%20screen,the%20Download%20Export%20File%20button.