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So, the Envato Forums shutting down wasn’t a real surprise for most of us. We felt it coming for a while now. Some of us for more than a year. But it still stings…

For years, that space was more than just threads and comments. It was a place where new authors posted their first item published or hard rejected, where veterans shared tips no blog post could teach, where frustrations about soft and hard rejections were aired, help was asked for to get the first item approved, wins were celebrated when the first sale was made or when the 75,000$ sale mark was achieved, and people actually felt like they were part of something. You could drop in, ask a question, vent about a confusing rejection, or just scroll through and realize you weren’t the only one figuring things out.

And soon, it will be gone.

What we lost wasn’t just a forum. It was a shared space. One that, for all its flaws, still managed to bring developers, designers, and creators together. The silence after that kind of loss is loud. And the pain is that there is no transition plan. Just a notice, and then nothing, more silence.

That kind of exit sends a message, whether intentional or not. It says: “This isn’t about you anymore.”

And that’s exactly why we started rebuilding somewhere else.

WPBay was never meant to be a clone of what came before. But it was absolutely shaped by what we felt was missing: transparency, community, and a place where creators weren’t just tolerated, they were the reason the whole thing exists.

That’s why we launched our own forums. Not because we’re trying to “replace” anything, but because spaces like that matter. They’re where new sellers find their footing. Where feedback flows both ways. Where being stuck doesn’t mean being alone. We’ve kept it open, kept it real, and yes, kept it focused on WordPress, because that’s where most of us live.

Any discussion is welcome here: plugin authors comparing ideas, sellers sharing real numbers, honest discussions about pricing, support, updates, roadmaps. No corporate filter. No fear of rocking the boat.

If you were part of the old Envato forums, you’re welcome here. Join WPBay Forums. Post your portfolio. Share your migration story. Drop a link to your latest plugin. Or just say hi.

And remember, the community is the reason why WPBay was built. So, come join in!