WooCommerce New Product Badge vs bbPress Pencil Unread (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WooCommerce New Product Badge
4.3(12)
900 active installs
Free
Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, bbPress Pencil Unread has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 11 reviews) while WooCommerce New Product Badge leads in active installations (900 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WooCommerce New Product Badge has accumulated 83K+ total downloads while bbPress Pencil Unread has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WooCommerce New Product Badge | bbPress Pencil Unread | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 11 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 83K+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.3.0 | 1.3.2 |
Rating
4.3/5WooCommerce New Product Badge
►bbPress Pencil Unread4.9/5
Total Reviews
12WooCommerce New Product Badge
◄bbPress Pencil Unread11
Active Installs
900WooCommerce New Product Badge
◄bbPress Pencil Unread100
Total Downloads
83K+WooCommerce New Product Badge
◄bbPress Pencil Unread16K+
Support Resolution
N/AWooCommerce New Product Badge
bbPress Pencil UnreadN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWooCommerce New Product Badge
►bbPress Pencil Unread6 years ago
First Released
2013WooCommerce New Product Badge
bbPress Pencil Unread2013
Age
13 yearsWooCommerce New Product Badge
bbPress Pencil Unread13 years
WP Requires
3.5+WooCommerce New Product Badge
bbPress Pencil Unreadfalse+
PHP Requires
false+WooCommerce New Product Badge
bbPress Pencil Unread5.6+
Business Model
FreeWooCommerce New Product Badge
bbPress Pencil UnreadFree
Latest Version
0.3.0WooCommerce New Product Badge
bbPress Pencil Unread1.3.2
Rating Breakdown
WooCommerce New Product Badge
4.3/5(12 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
0%
2
8%
1
8%
bbPress Pencil Unread
4.9/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WooCommerce New Product Badge or bbPress Pencil Unread more popular?
WooCommerce New Product Badge has 900 active installations while bbPress Pencil Unread has 100. WooCommerce New Product Badge is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WooCommerce New Product Badge or bbPress Pencil Unread?
WooCommerce New Product Badge has a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews, while bbPress Pencil Unread has a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are WooCommerce New Product Badge and bbPress Pencil Unread free?
WooCommerce New Product Badge is free and bbPress Pencil Unread is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WooCommerce New Product Badge or bbPress Pencil Unread?
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?
WooCommerce New Product Badge was last updated 8 years ago and bbPress Pencil Unread was last updated 6 years ago.
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