bbPress Digest vs Keep in Touch (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, Keep in Touch has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while bbPress Digest leads in active installations (60 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Digest has accumulated 6.8K+ total downloads while Keep in Touch has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress Digest | Keep in Touch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 60 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.8K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1 | 1.3 |
Rating
4/5bbPress Digest
►Keep in Touch5/5
Total Reviews
6bbPress Digest
◄Keep in Touch1
Active Installs
60bbPress Digest
◄Keep in Touch10
Total Downloads
6.8K+bbPress Digest
◄Keep in Touch2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Digest
Keep in TouchN/A
Last Updated
12 years agobbPress Digest
►Keep in Touch7 years ago
First Released
2012bbPress Digest
Keep in Touch2015
Age
14 yearsbbPress Digest
Keep in Touch11 years
WP Requires
3.1+bbPress Digest
Keep in Touch4.1+
PHP Requires
false+bbPress Digest
Keep in Touchfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress Digest
Keep in TouchFree
Latest Version
2.1bbPress Digest
Keep in Touch1.3
Rating Breakdown
bbPress Digest
4/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%
Keep in Touch
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress Digest or Keep in Touch more popular?
bbPress Digest has 60 active installations while Keep in Touch has 10. bbPress Digest is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Digest or Keep in Touch?
bbPress Digest has a 4/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Keep in Touch has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are bbPress Digest and Keep in Touch free?
bbPress Digest is free and Keep in Touch is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Digest or Keep in Touch?
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?
bbPress Digest was last updated 12 years ago and Keep in Touch was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.