Front End PM vs Admin Msg Board (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Front End PM has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 220 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Front End PM has accumulated 270K+ total downloads while Admin Msg Board has 5.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Front End PM | Admin Msg Board | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 220 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 270K+ | ◄ | 5.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Age | 12 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 2.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 11.4.5 | 1.05 |
Rating
4.8/5Front End PM
◄Admin Msg BoardN/A
Total Reviews
220Front End PM
◄Admin Msg Board0
Active Installs
5.0K+Front End PM
◄Admin Msg Board10
Total Downloads
270K+Front End PM
◄Admin Msg Board5.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AFront End PM
Admin Msg BoardN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoFront End PM
◄Admin Msg Board17 years ago
First Released
2014Front End PM
Admin Msg Board2008
Age
12 yearsFront End PM
Admin Msg Board18 years
WP Requires
4.4+Front End PM
Admin Msg Board2.3.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Front End PM
Admin Msg Boardfalse+
Business Model
FreeFront End PM
Admin Msg BoardFree
Latest Version
11.4.5Front End PM
Admin Msg Board1.05
Rating Breakdown
Front End PM
4.8/5(220 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
Admin Msg Board
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Front End PM Reviews
by poweremu
Good plugin
good plugin, thanks for it
by floridafarmswaps
Works good
Works good.
by egambiani
Simple Private Messaging Works Great!
This private messaging plugin features a searchable directory of site users and an announcement function. Sends messages to email as well. I would recommend adding this feature to your community.
Admin Msg Board Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Front End PM or Admin Msg Board more popular?
Front End PM has 5.0K+ active installations while Admin Msg Board has 10. Front End PM is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Front End PM or Admin Msg Board?
Front End PM has a 4.8/5 rating from 220 reviews, while Admin Msg Board has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Front End PM and Admin Msg Board free?
Front End PM is free and Admin Msg Board is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Front End PM or Admin Msg Board?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Front End PM was last updated 1 year ago and Admin Msg Board was last updated 17 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.