400 members: How an idea became a real TYPO3 community

One number really surprised me this week: 400 registered members in the Community Hub for TYPO3. When I launched the forum at the end of August 2023, I was honestly skeptical. Does the world really still need a forum? In times of Discord, Slack and fast social media groups?

The answer is clear: yes, it does.

Why a forum in 2025?

Social media is fast. Too fast. A question is asked, three answers come, and the thread has already disappeared from the timeline. Slack channels are flooded with new messages, and after two days you can no longer find the important discussion. Stackoverflow has a good archive, but the level can sometimes be off-putting - not everyone dares to ask a question there. The knowledge fizzles out, the discussion breaks off and the next time everything starts all over again.

Things are different in the Community Hub. Real discussions take place here. Problems are not only solved, they are understood. Knowledge is archived and remains searchable. A thread from six months ago can still help someone today.

What really happens here

The mix in the forum is impressive: experienced developers help TYPO3 newcomers, freelancers exchange ideas with agencies, and complex challenges are tackled together. Without competitive thinking, without dogmatism.

The TYPO3 motto "Inspiring people to share" is really lived out here.

Every day I see how someone asks a desperate question and receives several well thought-out answers within a few hours. How discussions develop that help everyone involved. How a technical problem becomes a learning opportunity for the whole community.

No fear of "stupid" questions

What makes me particularly happy is that there is an atmosphere here in which nobody has to be afraid of making a fool of themselves. We were all beginners once. Every question that is asked moves the community forward - even if it seems trivial at first glance.

The power of the community

400 members means 400 different experiences, projects and perspectives. Everyone brings something to the table - be it a tricky solution to a rare problem or simply a willingness to help others.

This diversity is what makes the forum so valuable. While the same names often answer (or ask questions) in other communities, new voices are regularly added here. Fresh ideas meet proven experience.

What this means for you

If you are already a member: Thank you! You make the forum what it is. Every post, every helpful answer and every constructive discussion contributes to its success.

If you are not yet a member: The forum is completely open. You can have a look, read along and get an idea. No obligations, no pressure - just the opportunity to learn from 400 TYPO3 enthusiasts and contribute yourself.

Word of mouth is the best advertising

I have one request: If you find the forum helpful, tell others about it. Colleagues who are struggling with TYPO3. Agencies looking for better solutions. Developers who want to exchange ideas.

The more people participate here, the more valuable the hub becomes for everyone. And who knows - maybe you'll help someone out of a desperate situation that we've all experienced.

Take a look at how 400 TYPO3 enthusiasts solve their challenges - maybe there's an answer to your next question.

Thank you for almost two years of community

Finally, thanks again to everyone who fills the Community Hub with life. To the silent readers as well as the active participants. To everyone who asks questions and to everyone who answers them.

You have proven that it works: A community that relies on helpfulness instead of competition. A place where knowledge is shared because it helps everyone.

Here's to the next 400 members - and many more exciting discussions!

P.S.: In case you're wondering how the forum is financed: By volunteer Community Hub Supporters who contribute 5 euros a month. Completely optional, but very helpful for the operation and further development.