Is vBulletin software customizable for different forums?

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vBulletin software is highly customizable, allowing different forums to modify their appearance and organization significantly. Users have noted that while some forums using vBulletin may have a drab design, others can feature vibrant and well-organized layouts. The flexibility of vBulletin enables communities to implement unique features and skins through coding hacks. This adaptability is evident in the contrasting setups of various forums, even when they utilize the same underlying software. Overall, vBulletin's customization options cater to diverse community needs and preferences.
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I notice that it is something called "v bulletin" but I have come across other forums like a computer forum that I found while trying to fix my computer bug and etc. Besides the fact that the colors were very drab, (army green and a sewer green) I notice it was using "v bulletin" as well. But the set up was quite different and very disorganized, unlike here at PF. I was wondering if it was just a set up and the forums that use it, just modify it to their liking. I assume it is but I was just curious.

I like the set up of the boards on PF :biggrin:
 
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Thanks christina! vBulletin is flexible software. You can have two communities use the same software and look nothing alike.
 
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