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bbPress Notify (No-Spam) vs GD bbPress Tools (2026)

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

bbPress Notify (No-Spam)

bbPress Notify (No-Spam)

4.8(39)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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GD bbPress Tools

GD bbPress Tools

3.7(23)

2.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 39 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has accumulated 292K+ total downloads while GD bbPress Tools has 150K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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GD bbPress Tools3.7/5
Total Reviews
39bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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GD bbPress Tools23
Active Installs
3.0K+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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GD bbPress Tools2.0K+
Total Downloads
292K+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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GD bbPress Tools150K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Notify (No-Spam)
GD bbPress ToolsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agobbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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GD bbPress Tools1 year ago
First Released
2013bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
GD bbPress Tools2012
Age
13 yearsbbPress Notify (No-Spam)
GD bbPress Tools14 years
WP Requires
3.1+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
GD bbPress Tools5.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
GD bbPress Tools7.4+
Business Model
FreebbPress Notify (No-Spam)
GD bbPress ToolsFree + Premium
Latest Version
3.0.3bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
GD bbPress Tools3.5.3

Rating Breakdown

bbPress Notify (No-Spam)

4.8/5(39 reviews)
5
90%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

GD bbPress Tools

3.7/5(23 reviews)
5
48%
4
17%
3
9%
2
13%
1
13%

Recent Reviews

bbPress Notify (No-Spam) Reviews

by bobjgarrett

Great plugin and great support

Already a great plugin, but when I signalled the need for an extra feature it was quickly added.

by Jonathan

Excellent support

I had an issue with a premium add on to this plugin and the author was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.

by hiteshtecharck

Best plugin for forum

Thank you for your plugin

GD bbPress Tools Reviews

by Barry

Vendor is not responsive.

They changed their licensing policy and said that I needed to buy a new license by 7/31, but the page to do that gives a critical error. I have reported the problem but have not gotten a response.

by piradopirata

A lot of issues

This plugin has a lot of issues and incompatibilities. It easily breaks your forum

by Aurélien Denis

Works fine for more than a decade!

Great support by the editor for a long time. Thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bbPress Notify (No-Spam) or GD bbPress Tools more popular?
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has 3.0K+ active installations while GD bbPress Tools has 2.0K+. bbPress Notify (No-Spam) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Notify (No-Spam) or GD bbPress Tools?
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has a 4.8/5 rating from 39 reviews, while GD bbPress Tools has a 3.7/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are bbPress Notify (No-Spam) and GD bbPress Tools free?
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) is free and GD bbPress Tools is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Notify (No-Spam) or GD bbPress Tools?
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 Notify (No-Spam) was last updated 3 weeks ago and GD bbPress Tools was last updated 1 year ago.

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