New Features in Woltlab Suite 6.2: Woltlab Suite Database – Maximum Freedom for Custom Content

Why a New Product?

Our existing apps such as Forum, Gallery, and Calendar offer extensive functionality for clearly defined use cases. However, we have observed for years that many of our customers creatively repurpose these apps — whether to maintain a vehicle directory in the forum or as an improvised knowledge base using blog posts.

The demand for more flexibility has grown louder and louder – and that's exactly why we've developed a new solution with version 6.2: WoltLab Suite Database.

What is WoltLab Suite Database?

WoltLab Suite Database provides administrators with a powerful tool for creating their own databases with user-defined fields. The application is aimed at administrators who do not want to squeeze content into predefined formats, but want to define the structure of their content themselves.

• Users can create entries in the database.
• The data being queried is defined entirely by the administrator.
• The entries can be kept very simple (e.g., just title and text) or include a complex form with a variety of input types.
• The display and layout of the overview page and detail view can be freely customized for an optimal user experience.

Vehicle directory example

Flexible Features

All functions are modular and optional: you decide what your database needs — not the other way around. The following features are available:

• Categorization of entries
• Search function within the database
• Comments for feedback and discussion
• Reactions
• Labels for visual identification
• Cover images for visual enhancement
• File attachments, e.g. to provide images or videos for entries
• Marking as “done”, e.g. for tasks or requests
• Custom input fields that:
  • Can be displayed in the list view
  • Can be used for filtering and sorting
• Tagging for flexible keyword assignment
• Moderation functions, e.g. for approving entries
• Multilingual content – ideal for international communities
• Map function based on Google Maps
• Seamless integration into:
  • User profile
  • Main menu
  • and many other areas of the WoltLab Suite

Classifieds example

Diverse Application Examples

Thanks to its high flexibility, WoltLab Suite Database is suitable for a wide range of use cases:

• 📰 News system with categories, cover images, and comments
• 📚 Knowledge base with search function, labels, and reactions
• 🛒 Marketplace with customizable fields for price, condition, location, etc.
• 🏠 Real estate portfolio with filter options for location, size, and price
• 🚗 Vehicle directory (car database) with technical details, images, and tags
• 🐞 Bug tracker with status fields, markers, and comment function

Knowledge base example

Conclusion

WoltLab Suite Database is more than just an app—it's a tool for customized solutions. Whether you're running a community, club, business, or private website, this new application lets you build and present structured content exactly the way you want.

Create exactly the application you need—with the flexibility you've always wanted.