How can forum administrators determine if their PHP forum software is no longer supported and what alternatives should be considered?

Forum administrators can determine if their PHP forum software is no longer supported by checking the official website or repository for any recent updates or announcements. If the software has not been updated in a long time, it may be considered obsolete and unsupported. In this case, administrators should consider migrating to a more actively maintained forum software to ensure security and functionality.

// Example code snippet to check for updates in PHP forum software
$software_version = "1.0.0";
$latest_version = "2.0.0";

if (version_compare($software_version, $latest_version) < 0) {
    echo "This PHP forum software is outdated. Consider upgrading to a newer version or switching to a different software.";
}