Some of MiniBBS's features are listed below.
| Feature | Comment |
|---|---|
| Easy installation | Just upload the files and visit install.php. |
| Anonymity | No manual registration, permanent names or public post history. |
| Posting | Anonymous posters are distinguished as Anonymous A, Anonymous B, etc. |
| Post history | Users can view all of their own previous posts. |
| Logging in | If they wish, users can log into their ID/account by setting a username and password. |
| Tripcodes | Secure or universal. |
| Image uploading | Supports GD and ImageMagick (for animated thumbnails); can be disabled. |
| Searching | |
| Mark-up syntax | Wiki-like syntax for styling posts, including syntax highlighting and tables. BBCode is also supported. |
| Post editing | Subject to a configurable time limit. Edits by mods can be reversed. |
| Theming | Users can choose one of several themes or create their own and share it. |
| Polls | |
| Stickies | |
| Locking | Optional autolocking of long inactive topics (to prevent necrobumping). |
| Topic merging | All merges are reversible. |
| Private messages | |
| Ignore lists | Hide posts based on keywords in the headline, body, name, tripcode or image hash. |
| Unread reply tracking | Topics with new replies have (2 new) indicators. |
| Citation tracking | Be notified when someone cites your post. |
| Watchlists | Be notified when someone replies to a topic you've chosen to watch. |
| Activity | See how many people are browsing the board. |
| Pagination | Topics are split into pages based on the user's configuration. |
| Bans | Ban based on IP address or account, with reasons, lengths and appeals. Range bans (using CIDR notation or wildcards) are also supported. |
| Post deletion | All deleted posts can be restored and remain visible to their author. |
| Mod log | All mod actions are recorded in a detailed public mod log. |
| CMS | A simple way to create and manage static pages on your site (rules, FAQ, etc.) |
| Statistics | Post rates and other interesting data. |
| Custom menu | Users and admins can choose what links appear in the header. |
| Bulletins | Short messages displayed once on the index. |
| DEFCON | Quickly stop attacks on the board. |
| Proxy detection | Proxy users will be required to whitelist their ID by completing a CAPTCHA. |
| Reporting | Report posts to the mods for review. |
| Message manager | Admins can edit text from the interface without touching a file. |
| Mobile mode | Adapts for easy mobile browsing. |