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Private groups vs BBP Close Old Topics (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Private groups

Private groups

4.9(49)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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BBP Close Old Topics

BBP Close Old Topics

5(2)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BBP Close Old Topics has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Private groups leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Private groups has accumulated 152K+ total downloads while BBP Close Old Topics has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Private groups
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BBP Close Old Topics5/5
Total Reviews
49Private groups
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BBP Close Old Topics2
Active Installs
1.0K+Private groups
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BBP Close Old Topics20
Total Downloads
152K+Private groups
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BBP Close Old Topics2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/APrivate groups
BBP Close Old TopicsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoPrivate groups
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BBP Close Old Topics8 years ago
First Released
2014Private groups
BBP Close Old Topics2017
Age
12 yearsPrivate groups
BBP Close Old Topics9 years
WP Requires
false+Private groups
BBP Close Old Topics4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Private groups
BBP Close Old Topics5.3+
Business Model
FreePrivate groups
BBP Close Old TopicsFree
Latest Version
3.9.7Private groups
BBP Close Old Topics1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Private groups

4.9/5(49 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%

BBP Close Old Topics

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Private groups Reviews

by smoothkeyboard62

Granular, well explained, works like a charm

Exactly what I needed. A simple, yet powerful solution. Very well documented inside the Settings area.

by olesuper8

Wonderful Plugin

Just works wonderfully, I’m really impressed.

by acrspf

Very impressed

While testing, I was already impressed with the functionality, then had a minor bug issue and it was fixed within 24 hours with a few emails. Now that’s superb support 🙂 Super plugin that works

BBP Close Old Topics Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Private groups or BBP Close Old Topics more popular?
Private groups has 1.0K+ active installations while BBP Close Old Topics has 20. Private groups is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Private groups or BBP Close Old Topics?
Private groups has a 4.9/5 rating from 49 reviews, while BBP Close Old Topics has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Private groups and BBP Close Old Topics free?
Private groups is free and BBP Close Old Topics is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Private groups or BBP Close Old Topics?
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?
Private groups was last updated 4 months ago and BBP Close Old Topics was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.