[ed]

If I install buddypress will bbpress be included? Is the set up easy?

[Virtuali]

The buddypress forums are actually bbpress wired. They are mainly the same concept so yes.

[ed]

why don’t I see forums after all is installed…I see groups but no forums

[@mercime]

You need to set up the forums
https://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/configure-buddypress-components/#forums-setup