Level Up Your Community for 40% Less: The Ultimate phpFox Black Friday Guide to Upgrades, Renewals & Apps!

Code: CYBER40

How to Redeem Your Discount:

1. Visit our pricing page.
2. Select your desired phpFox license.
3. Enter the promotional code CYBER40 at checkout.
4. Enjoy your savings!

Sale Duration: November 21st, 2025, at 9:00 am PST until December 6th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST

Hello phpFox Community,

Black Friday is officially here, and it’s the perfect time to give your phpFox community the boost it truly deserves – all without breaking the bank! We’re thrilled to roll out our biggest sale of the year, offering an incredible 40% OFF all phpFox Upgrades, Renewals, and Apps!

Why Upgrade or Renew Your phpFox License Now?

Investing in your phpFox platform is investing in your community’s future.

• Upgrades: Move to the latest version of phpFox to unlock cutting-edge features, significant performance enhancements, and the most robust security protections available. Stay ahead of the curve and give your users the best possible experience.
• Renewals: Ensure uninterrupted service, continued access to vital support, and crucial security updates. Don’t risk service interruption or falling behind on critical patches – a renewed license guarantees your platform remains healthy, secure, and competitive.

Dive Deeper into the Power of phpFox Apps!

Our marketplace is packed with powerful applications designed to transform user engagement and expand your community’s functionality. This is your chance to add those features you’ve been dreaming of!

• Advanced Chat: Foster real-time connections with rich, interactive chat features.
• Events Management: Empower your users to create, discover, and participate in engaging events.
• Groups & Pages: Facilitate vibrant sub-communities and interest-based discussions.
• Video Conferencing: Bring your community closer with integrated live video interactions.

Think about what your community needs to thrive. More engagement? Better communication tools? Now is the time to explore and integrate these game-changing functionalities.

The Unbeatable Value of 40% Off!

A 40% discount isn’t just a saving; it’s an opportunity! This significant markdown allows you to invest more strategically in your platform’s growth, enhance the user experience, and add features that will truly differentiate your community, all while keeping your budget happy.

How to Redeem Your Exclusive Black Friday Savings:

Getting your discount is simple! Don’t Miss Out! This limited-time offer ends promptly on [End Date]. Supercharge your phpFox community today and build the vibrant, feature-rich platform your users deserve!

Happy Black Friday,

The phpFox Team

Hurry, Offer Ends Soon!

Terms and conditions apply. Promotion is valid within the specified period. Contact us for more details.

Boo-tiful Savings for Your Community

Get ready for some spooky savings this Halloween with phpFox! From now until the end of the season, you can enjoy up to 25% off on phpFox licenses and premium apps, annual renewals, and upgrades.

Sale Details

Sale Duration: Starting from October 24th, 2025, at 9:00 am PST until November 1st, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST

Discount Limit: All Offers listed below are limited to the first 30 purchases only

1. phpFox License + Premium App Bundle – 25% Off

Get the ultimate treat!

Includes:

• phpFox Pro or Ultimate License
• 3 Premium Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories

Available exclusively under the “Promotion” section in your Client Area.

CODE: TREAT25

2. phpFox Premium App Bundle – 25% Off

Upgrade your community with all Premium Apps at 25% off!

Includes:

• Live Videos

• ChatPlus

• Stories

For customers with existing phpFox version 5 (Metafox) licenses. Purchase under Product Addons in the Client Area.

CODE: TREAT25

3.  Individual License or App Purchase – 20% Off

Enjoy 20% off when purchasing any individual phpFox License, Subscription, or App.

Available directly on our Website, Appstore, or Client Area.

CODE: SPOOKY20

4. Renewals & Upgrades – 20% Off

Renew or upgrade your plan with a 20% discount!

Available via the Client Area.

CODE: SPOOKY20

Terms and conditions apply. Promotion is valid within the specified period. Contact us for more details.

Today, we are thrilled to announce the official release of phpFox 5.2.0 – our latest version that brings a host of significant improvements in performance, security, and user experience. With core system upgrades, administrative enhancements, and UI/UX improvements, phpFox 5.2.0 is set to take your platform to the next level.

Let’s take a look at the key highlights in this new release:

What’s new in the 5.2.0 phpFox new release?

1. Core & Performance

Key Highlights

• Platform Upgrades: This version is upgraded to Laravel 12 for enhanced performance and security. phpFox 5.2.0 is also compatible with the latest PHP 8.4 and PostgreSQL 17, ensuring optimal performance and extended database compatibility.
• New Technology Support: Mobile apps now support React Native 0.77, making them compatible with Android 15.
• API Management: We’ve added API Versioning Support for better API management and backward compatibility for developers.
• Image Quality Control: A new setting allows users to toggle between viewing original uploaded images and resampled versions for better performance.
• User Management: Administrators can now import users from CSV files, with sample file download support.

2. AdminCP Improvements

Key Highlights

• Flexible Settings: We’ve added new settings to configure message queue timeouts and password reset link expirations for improved performance and security management.
• Member Management: We’ve enhanced member management with the ability to filter members by the “Banned User” role and a better workflow for reassigning super administrators.
• System Upgrades: The Upgrade Wizard now provides better handling of incompatible apps during the upgrade process.

Key Highlights

• SEO Enhancements: Customized SEO metadata now takes precedence over system-generated content.
• Search Functionality: Search results now include a description across all apps, making it easier to find what you’re looking for.
• Dark Mode Improvements: We’ve improved the layout and color consistency in dark mode.
• Registration & Login: Users are now automatically logged in after completing email verification. We’ve also added signup buttons for social accounts directly on the registration form.
• Photos & Videos:
  • Photos: We’ve enhanced the photo album creation and editing experience.
• Videos: The video display layout for mobile applications has been enhanced.

4. Other Noteworthy Enhancements

Key Highlights

• Comments: We’ve improved the description handling for comments containing Giphy content and enhanced edit history descriptions for better content tracking.
• Events: The display of event titles in “Upcoming Events” blocks has been improved. We’ve also enhanced the event invitation system for group members.
• Groups & Pages: You can now deactivate default menus in both Groups and Pages for better customization.
• Music: We’ve fixed the repeat/shuffle functionality on mobile layouts and improved the album and playlist editing experience.
• Subscriptions: Subscription packages now support multiple languages, and we’ve improved user role handling during subscription changes.

*Note: For a detailed improvements list of phpFox 5.2.0 , please visit our official 5.2.0 Release Notes for a deeper understanding of the update.

The package of phpFox 5.2.0 is available for you to download in our Client Area. To update your phpFox site to version 5.2.0, run the upgrade routine following our Update Instructions. Update today and unlock a world of possibilities with phpFox version 5 (Metafox)! We highly recommend you back up your site and database before updating. And remember to check with 3rd-party experts about the compatibility of all the apps/templates you use.

For the new phpFox version 5 (Metafox) installation, you can follow the Installation Guide.

These improvements are just a part of our ongoing commitment to providing a powerful and user-friendly platform. We encourage you to upgrade to phpFox 5.2.0 to experience all these new features firsthand.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our support team. Thank you for being a part of the phpfox community!

Celebrate Labor Day with phpFox!

This Labor Day, we’re honoring your hard work by making it easier than ever to build and grow your online community. At phpFox, your efforts to bring people together deserve the right tools to thrive. That’s why this Labor Day, we’re giving you a big promotion to take the next step for your community.

Starting today, we’re offering up to a 20% discount on all offerings during the Labor Day Sale. This is the perfect opportunity for those of you who’ve been considering joining the phpFox family or upgrading your current license.

Summer Sale Details

Sale Duration: Starting from August 27th, 2025, at 9:00 am PST until September 10th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST

Let’s Collect your Offers

1. phpFox Perpetual License + Premium App Bundle – 20% Off

Unveiling an unbeatable bundle! Avail a remarkable 20% discount on our phpFox License + Premium App Bundle.
This exclusive package features a Pro or Ultimate License combined with our esteemed phpFox Premium Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is accessible for purchase exclusively under the Promotion section of the Client Area. Ensure registration before purchase.

CODE: LABOR20

2. phpFox Premium App Bundle – 20% Off

Elevate your community platform with our phpFox Premium App Bundle, now available at an impressive 20% discount!
This bundle encompasses all three Premium phpFox Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is exclusively for those already holding phpFox version 5 (Metafox) licenses, accessible for purchase under Product Addons of the Client Area. You will need to log in before purchasing.

CODE: LABOR20

3. Purchase of Subscription License – 20% Off

Enjoy 20% off any phpFox Quarterly Subscription Licenses, whether it’s Pro, Ultimate, or Ultimate⁺ Plus. This offer is valid for all subscriptions.

Note: Select Quarterly at checkout and enter the promotion code below

CODE: SUBLABOR20

4. Individual Perpetual phpFox License or Apps, Annual Renewals, Upgrade – 20% Off

Enjoy a generous 20% off any Perpetual License or Apps, Subscription, Annual Renewal, or License Upgrade to keep your community up-to-date and running smoothly.
Purchase from our Website, App Store, or Client Area.

CODE: LABOR20

Third-Party Apps Deals

YouNet Social

1. All YNS app bundles – 20% discount 

This bundle includes all apps: CCBill Payment Gateway, Snow Effect, Business Landing Page, Stripe Payment Gateway, Social Invitations, and Central Theme.

CODE:  YNSLABOR20

Hurry, Offer Ends Soon!

Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to save big deals! phpFox Labor Day Sale is available for a limited time only, so be sure to take advantage of these exclusive discounts before it’s too late.

PhpFox gives you the tools to launch, grow, and monetize, all in one powerful platform. Whether you’re selling digital downloads, handmade goods, or drop-shipped products, phpFox helps you build a brand that thrives through connection. Explore the possibilities and get started with phpFox today!

Ready to turn up the heat on your online community? The phpFox Summer Sale is officially on! We’re offering our hot deals of the season on phpFox licenses, premium apps, annual renewals, and upgrades, and more, which can help you build, grow, and monetize with ease.

Starting today, we’re offering up to a 25% discount on all offerings. This is the perfect opportunity for those of you who’ve been considering joining the phpFox family or upgrading your current license.

Summer Sale Details

Sale Duration: Starting from July 25th, 2025, at 9:00 am PST until August 8th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST

Let’s Collect your Offers

1. phpFox Perpetual License + Premium App Bundle – 25% Off

Unveiling an unbeatable bundle! Avail a remarkable 25% discount on our phpFox License + Premium App Bundle.
This exclusive package features a Pro or Ultimate License combined with our esteemed phpFox Premium Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is accessible for purchase exclusively under the Promotion section of the Client Area. Ensure registration before purchase.

CODE: SUMMER25

2. phpFox Premium App Bundle – 25% Off

Elevate your community platform with our phpFox Premium App Bundle, now available at an impressive 25% discount!
This bundle encompasses all three Premium phpFox Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is exclusively for those already holding phpFox version 5 (Metafox) licenses, accessible for purchase under Product Addons of the Client Area. You will need to log in before purchasing.

CODE: SUMMER25

3. Purchase of Subscription License – 25% Off

Enjoy 25% off any phpFox Subscription Licenses, whether it’s Pro, Ultimate, or Ultimate⁺ Plus. This offer is valid for Quarterly subscriptions only.

Note: Select Quarterly at checkout and enter the promotion code below

CODE: SUMMER25S

4. Individual Perpetual phpFox License or Apps, Annual Renewals, Upgrade – 25% Off

Enjoy a generous 25% off any Perpetual License or Apps, Subscription, Annual Renewal, License Upgrade to keep your community up-to-date and running smoothly.
Purchase from our Website, App Store, or Client Area.

CODE: SUMMER25

Third-Party Apps Deals

YouNet Social

1. All YNS app bundles – 25% discount 

This bundle includes all apps: CCBill Payment Gateway, Snow Effect, Business Landing Page, Stripe Payment Gateway, Social Invitations, Central Theme.

CODE:  SUMMER25

2. Individual app purchases – 25% discount

Enjoy a 25% discount on any single app purchase

CODE:  SUMMER25

Don’t Miss This Big Opportunity for phpFox Announcement

With the upcoming change of phpFox, this promotion is the perfect time to upgrade to the Perpetual Ultimate License to keep three Free Mobile Build Services before decreasing to only one starting August 11, 2025.

Hurry, Offer Ends Soon!

Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to save big! phpFox Summer Sale is available for a limited time only, so be sure to take advantage of these exclusive discounts before it’s too late.

phpFox gives you the tools to launch, grow, and monetize, all in one powerful platform. Whether you’re selling digital downloads, handmade goods, or drop-shipped products, phpFox helps you build a brand that thrives through connection. Explore the possibilities and get started with phpFox today!

Hello, phpFox community!
As we approach Independence Day Sale, a day of remembrance and honor, we at phpFox want to express our gratitude. We’re excited to announce our Independence Day Sale Promotion!

Starting today, we’re offering up to a 30% discount on all offerings: Single licenses, License bundles, Subscriptions, Annual Renewals, and Upgrades. This is the perfect opportunity for those of you who’ve been considering joining the phpFox family or upgrading your current license.

Independence Day Sale Details

Sale Duration: Starting from June 30th, 2025, at 9:00 am until July 10th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST

Discount Limit: All Offers listed below are limited to the first 20 purchases only

Let’s Collect your Offers

1. phpFox License + Premium App Bundle – 30% Off

Unveiling an unbeatable bundle! Avail a remarkable 30% discount on our phpFox License + Premium App Bundle.
This exclusive package features a Pro or Ultimate License combined with our esteemed phpFox Premium Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is accessible for purchase exclusively under the Independence Day Sale section of the Client. Ensure registration before purchase.

CODE: USA30

2. phpFox Premium App Bundle – 30% Off

Elevate your community platform with our phpFox Premium App Bundle, now available at an impressive 30% discount!
This bundle encompasses all three Premium phpFox Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is exclusively for those already holding phpFox version 5 (Metafox) licenses, accessible for purchase under Product Addons of the Client Area. You will need to log in before purchasing.

CODE: USA30

3. Purchase of individual phpFox License, Upgrades, or Subscription – 25% Off

Enjoy a generous 25% discount on any individual Licenses – applicable to License & Subscription purchases.
Directly acquire from our Website, App Store, or Client Area.

CODE: USA25

4. Annual Renewals

We have a bigger offer for existing customers interested in annual license renewals. And we will deliver it separately to your inbox.

Third-Party Apps Deals

YouNet Social

1. All YNS app bundles – 20% discount 

This bundle includes all apps: CCBill Payment Gateway, Snow Effect, Business Landing Page, Stripe Payment Gateway, Social Invitations, Central Theme.

CODE: FREEDOM20 

2. Individual app purchases – 15% discount

Enjoy a 15% discount on any single app purchase

CODE: FREEDOM15 

FoxExpert

Get a 30% discount from FoxExpert for any phpFox version 5 (Metafox) platform apps

CODE: foxexpert30

Hurry, Offer Ends Soon!

Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to save big! Our Independence Day Sale is available for a limited time only, so be sure to take advantage of these exclusive discounts before it’s too late.

Happy Independence Day!

Wishing you a joyful and reflective Independence Day Sale! Let’s honor the brave souls who have served our nation with gratitude and pride.

Terms and conditions apply. Promotion is valid within the specified period. Contact us for more details.

Get ready to elevate your community experience! We’re thrilled to officially unveil phpFox 5.1.19, our latest update packed with exciting new apps and significant enhancements. We’ve listened to your feedback and worked tirelessly to introduce features that will help you build, manage, and grow even more dynamic and engaging online communities.

Now let’s dive into discovering how phpFox version 5 (Metafox) version 5.1.19 can transform your phpFox platform.

What’s new in the 5.1.19 phpFox new release?

1. New Apps

In-App Purchase

With the new In-App Purchase, your users can buy subscription packages directly from their phone and use familiar payment methods. Therefore, this feature makes users feel more satisfied and engaged with your app.

Great news for all phpFox users! You can now directly purchase your favorite items and services right within the phpFox app on both iOS and Android devices. No more hopping to the web version – just seamless, in-app transactions whenever you need them.

Key Highlights

• Purchase subscription packages directly in the phpFox mobile app
• Secure, fast, and user-friendly payment process
• Supports both iOS and Android

Giphy

Unleash your GIFs and drop the perfect animated reaction directly into your comments. Say goodbye to boring text and hello to a whole new level of lively, expressive, and unforgettable interactions. Get ready to bring your comments to life and make every conversation a little more epic.

Key Highlights

• Search and share GIFs in comments
• Huge library of trending and fun GIFs

Anti Spam Questions

With the new Anti-Spam Questions app, you can customize questions for your registration flexibly by adding images or choosing different types of answers to keep your community safe. Therefore, you can make them as fun or challenging as you want. 

Key Highlights

• Add custom questions (with images!) to your sign-up flow
• Flexible answer types and validation
• Reduce spam and ensure real users join your community

2. Core Updates

• Faster Android App: Your phpFox app on Android phones will now open and load much quicker, so you can get to your community faster.
• More Control Over Your Home Feed: You can now decide exactly who can see your community’s main Home Feed. This gives you more privacy and control over your content.
• Easier Member Management: We’ve made it simpler to manage your community members, especially when organizing them by country.
• Smarter Dashboard & Stats: We’ve tidied up the way you see your community’s performance and stats, making it much easier to understand what’s happening at a glance.
• Better Email & User Control: You now have more power to customize how emails from your community look and better tools to manage your members.
• Smoother Experience & More Speed: We’ve made tons of small tweaks and improvements behind the scenes to make the whole phpFox platform feel faster, smoother, and more intuitive to use.

Bug Fixes

• Smoother Conversations: We fixed issues with emoji panels, privacy settings for your posts, and editing comments, so everything works just as you expect.
• Cleaner Navigation: Problems with group profile links, translation pop-ups, and accessing certain files (assets) have been resolved.
• More Reliable Features: You’ll notice better performance with Google Pay, smoother feed menus (dropdowns), and improved layouts for quizzes.
• Mobile & Admin Improvements: We’ve ironed out various issues on both the mobile app and in the Admin Control Panel, ensuring a much smoother experience for everyone.

*Note: For a detailed improvements list of phpFox 5.1.19 , please visit our official 5.1.19 Release Notes for a deeper understanding of the update.

The package of phpFox 5.1.19 is available for you to download in our Client Area. To update your phpFox site to version 5.1.19, run the upgrade routine following our Update Instructions. Update today and unlock a world of possibilities with phpFox version 5 (Metafox)! We highly recommend you back up your site and database before updating. And remember to check with 3rd-party experts about the compatibility of all the apps/templates you use.

For the new phpFox version 5 (Metafox) installation, you can follow the Installation Guide.

Upgrade to phpFox 5.1.19 today to take advantage of these enhancements and ensure your platform runs smoothly!

Memorial Day is here—a time to honor, celebrate, and kick off summer in style!

To mark the occasion, we’re rolling out exclusive discounts to help you grow and energize your online community. Don’t miss out—these red, white, and woo-hoo deals won’t last long!

Sale Details

Sale Duration: May 23rd, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST until May 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

What’s Inside Your Stars & Stripes Surprise?

1. phpFox License + Premium App Bundle – 25% Off

Unveiling an unbeatable bundle! Avail a remarkable 25% discount on our phpFox License & Premium App Bundle.
This exclusive package features a Pro or Ultimate License combined with our esteemed phpFox Premium Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is accessible for purchase exclusively under the Promotion section of the Client Area. Ensure registration before purchase.

CODE: MEMO25

2. phpFox Premium App Bundle – 25% Off

Elevate your community platform with our phpFox Premium App Bundle, now available at an impressive 25% discount!
This bundle encompasses all three Premium phpFox Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is exclusively for those already holding phpFox version 5 (Metafox) licenses, accessible for purchase under Product Addons of the Client Area. You will need to log in before purchasing.

CODE: MEMO25

3. Purchase of individual phpFox License, Subscription, or Apps – 20% Off

Enjoy a generous 20% discount on any individual Licenses or Apps – applicable to License & Subscription purchases, phpFox Apps
Directly acquire from our Website, Appstore, or Client Area.

CODE: MEMO20

4. Annual Renewals and Upgrade – 20% Off

Get a generous 15% discount on Annual Renewal and Upgrade. Directly acquired from Client Area.

CODE: MEMO20

Third-Party Apps Deals

YouNet Social

1. All YNS app bundles – 20% discount 

This bundle includes all apps: CCBill Payment Gateway, Snow Effect, Business Landing Page, Stripe Payment Gateway, Social Invitations, and Central Theme.

CODE: FREEDOM20

2. Individual app purchases – 15% discount

Enjoy a 15% discount on any single app purchase

CODE: FREEDOM15

Your community deserves to shine—lock in your savings before the celebration ends!

Terms and conditions apply. Promotion is valid within the specified period. Contact us for more details.

We’re excited to roll out phpFox 5.1.18, the latest version packed with new app, essential enhancements, and bug fixes, that bring more stability and smoother experiences to your phpFox platform. At phpFox, we’re committed to evolving alongside our clients—and this release is another step forward in helping you deliver a faster, more seamless, and user-friendly community.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.

1. New App

Tour Guide (new app)

Excited to show off your platform? So are we! The Tour Guide app is here to help you create engaging, interactive walkthroughs that guide your users through the heart of your community. Whether they’re brand new or exploring fresh features, Tour Guide makes every step feel intuitive and exciting. It’s easy to set up, fun to use, and a powerful way to turn first-time visitors into confident, happy members. Let’s show them around!

Highlighted Features

• Site administrators can create a unique tour guide for each page and add multiple steps to guide users through specific elements or workflows. 
• Users can experience the tour guide step-by-step on the selected page.
• Users can repeat the tour, go back to a previous step, refresh the guide, move forward, or end it at any time.
• The tour guide is automatically disabled once the user finishes it, ensuring a clean and unobtrusive experience.

2. Core Updates

Admin CP

Members Management

• Admins can now export user data to a CSV file directly from the AdminCP.
  
• Super Administrators can designate other users as Super Administrators
• Member Settings: Add a new setting to control token lifetime.

Registration Settings

• Admins can assign multiple users as ‘On Signup New Friends’—a great way to boost engagement from the first login.
  
• “Send Welcome Email” setting has been removed. Welcome emails are now managed via:
  AdminCP > App Settings > Notifications > Types > App Name (User)
  

Global & Visual Settings

• You can now configure a custom logo for emails, adding a consistent brand touch to every message.
  

Reports & Notifications

• Admins can now choose who receives notifications for new user reports—ensuring issues are seen and handled quickly
  

Localization Enhancements

• Admins can now set the default country and language to streamline onboarding for users in specific regions.
  

Staff Permissions

• Fine-grained AdminCP access control now available—manage what your staff can see and do with new permission settings.
  

Storage Settings

• Storage configurations can now be removed even if they contain uploaded files, giving admins more control over storage cleanup.
  

Ban Filters & Validation

• A new “Active” column has been added to all ban filter pages (Email, IP Address, Word).
  
• System now validates email format before adding it to the banned list.
  
• Regex rules are now checked for correct formatting before being accepted.
  

UI/UX Improvements

We’ve made several refinements across both the web and mobile app to enhance the overall user experience—from cleaner layouts to better responsiveness and smoother interactions

Frontend Web Enhancements

• Improved usability on the Dashboard: the member item viewer no longer appears when hovering over a member’s name.
  
• User info updates now reflect instantly after editing—no need to refresh!
  
• On mobile view: Notification badge count is now hidden after opening the notification popup, keeping the interface clean.
  

• Global Search View: Removed repetitive titles when viewing type details for a more streamlined experience.
  
• You can now change the language directly from the Registration page, improving accessibility for new users worldwide.
• Enhanced color border contrast for better visibility and accessibility.
  

Mobile App Enhancements

• In the Composer Feed, the URL Video button is now hidden when posting in Events, User Profiles, Groups, and Pages—making the interface cleaner where it’s not needed.
  
• Date of Birth field now behaves more intuitively when selecting data, improving the overall registration flow.
  

3. App Update

Invitations 

New Permissions & Features

• Set Invitation Permissions: Admins can now define exactly who’s allowed to invite others to the platform.
  
• Refresh Invite Code: A handy new feature that allows users to refresh their invite codes as needed.
  
• Manage Invite Codes: Easily track and manage all invite codes in one place.
  
• Smart Cleanup: If the inviter’s account is deleted, their invite code is automatically deactivated—keeping your system clean and secure.
  

AdminCP UI/UX Improvements

• Smarter Layouts:
  
  • Repositioned the Search button for easier access.
    
  • Added mass delete actions and sortable columns to the Manage Invitations page.
    
  • Enhanced checkbox UI for better usability when resending multiple invites.
    
• Improved Messaging: Invitation content now displays more clearly—even if no personal message was added.
  
• Bug fixes

E-wallet

New Permissions & Features

• Adjust User Balance: Admins can now manually adjust a user’s wallet balance directly from the AdminCP—perfect for corrections or bonus credits.
  

Frontend UX Enhancements

• Smarter Navigation: After submitting a withdrawal request, users are now redirected straight to the Withdrawal Requests page—no more guesswork.
  
• Bug fixes

Marketplace

UI/UX Improvements

• Improved how pending invoices are handled when a listing expires or the price changes.
  
• The “Repayment” option has been renamed to “Pay Now” for clearer user understanding.
  
• The Pay Now button is now visible directly on listings that require it.
• Added more status filter options in the search form, making it easier to manage listings at scale.
  
• Map UX Fix: Clicking on a listing title in the map view no longer triggers an annoying zoom-in.
• Bug fixes

Activity Points

UI/UX Improvements:

• On the Package Transaction Page:
  
  • Added a “Pay Now” option for pending transactions, allowing users to pay again.
    
  • Remade the “ID” column to “Transaction ID” for better clarity.
    
• Admin/Users: Now you can order data by columns for easier management and review.
  
• AdminCP:
  
  • Added a Payment Method column and filter, allowing admins to manage package transactions by payment method.
    
• Bug fixes

Other minor improvements and bug fixes for:

• Chat Plus
• Forum
• Photo
• Announcement
• Story
• Newsletter
• And more

*Note: For a detailed improvements list of phpFox 5.1.18 , please visit our official 5.1.18 Release Notes for a deeper understanding of the update.

The package of phpFox 5.1.18 is available for you to download in our Client Area. To update your phpFox site to version 5.1.18, run the upgrade routine following our Update Instructions. Update today and unlock a world of possibilities with phpFox version 5 (Metafox)! We highly recommend you back up your site and database before updating. And remember to check with 3rd-party experts about the compatibility of all the apps/templates you use.

For the new phpFox version 5 (Metafox) installation, you can follow the Installation Guide.

Upgrade to phpFox 5.1.18 today to take advantage of these enhancements and ensure your platform runs smoothly!

Easter brings joy – and so do we

Spring is in the air, and so are the savings! As the season of renewal and fresh beginnings rolls in, we’re celebrating Easter with something extra special for our amazing community

Enjoy up to 30% OFF on selected phpFox products – this season’s perfect excuse to upgrade, expand, or kickstart your social platform dreams. Whether you’re building a tight-knit community or scaling a global network, there’s no better time to make it happen.

Sale Details

Sale Duration: April 18th, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST until April 25th, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

Claim your Easter Deals

1. phpFox License + Premium App Bundle – 30% Off

Unveiling an unbeatable bundle! Avail a remarkable 30% discount on our phpFox License & Premium App Bundle.
This exclusive package features a Pro or Ultimate License combined with our esteemed phpFox Premium Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is accessible for purchase exclusively under the Promotion section of the Client Area. Ensure registration before purchase.

CODE: EASTER30

2. phpFox Premium App Bundle – 30% Off

Elevate your community platform with our phpFox Premium App Bundle, now available at an impressive 30% discount!
This bundle encompasses all three Premium phpFox Apps: Live Videos, ChatPlus, and Stories.

Note: This bundle is exclusively for those already holding phpFox version 5 (Metafox) licenses, accessible for purchase under Product Addons of the Client Area. You will need to log in before purchasing.

CODE: EASTER30

3. Purchase of individual phpFox License, Subscription, or Apps – 25% Off

Enjoy a generous 25% discount on any individual Licenses or Apps – applicable to License & Subscription purchases, phpFox Apps
Directly acquire from our Website, Appstore, or Client Area.

CODE: EASTER25

4. Annual Renewals and Upgrade – 25% Off

Get a generous 25% discount on Annual Renewal and Upgrade. Directly acquired from Client Area.

CODE: EASTER25

Third-Party Apps Deals

YouNet Social

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Enjoy a 20% discount on any single app purchase

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Fox Expert

Get a 20% discount on the Best apps for phpFox version 5 (Metafox)

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