bbPress is a free and open-source plugin that allows you to add a forum to your WordPress website. Here are the steps to install and use the bbPress plugin:
Log in to your WordPress website.
In the WordPress dashboard, click on "Plugins" in the left-hand menu.
Click on "Add New" button.
In the search bar, type "bbPress" and hit enter.
Find the bbPress plugin and click on "Install Now" button.
Once the plugin is installed, click on "Activate" button.
The bbPress plugin is now installed and activated on your WordPress website.
To create a forum, go to "Forums" in the left-hand menu of your WordPress dashboard and select "New Forum".
Enter the title, description, and other settings for your forum.
Click on "Publish" button to save your forum.
To display the forum on your website, you can create a new page and add the "Forums" block.
You can also customize the appearance of your forum by going to "Appearance" and selecting "Customize".
That's it! You have now successfully installed and used the bbPress plugin on your WordPress website. You can now add a forum to your website and engage with your visitors.