bbPress – Sort topic replies vs Buddy-bbPress Support Topic (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
bbPress – Sort topic replies
5(6)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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Buddy-bbPress Support Topic
5(20)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 8 years ago
View Buddy-bbPress Support Topic Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, bbPress – Sort topic replies has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress – Sort topic replies has accumulated 7.0K+ total downloads while Buddy-bbPress Support Topic has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress – Sort topic replies | Buddy-bbPress Support Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 20 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 7.0K+ | ► | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 2.1.4 |
Rating
5/5bbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic5/5
Total Reviews
6bbPress – Sort topic replies
►Buddy-bbPress Support Topic20
Active Installs
300bbPress – Sort topic replies
◄Buddy-bbPress Support Topic70
Total Downloads
7.0K+bbPress – Sort topic replies
►Buddy-bbPress Support Topic17K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support TopicN/A
Last Updated
1 year agobbPress – Sort topic replies
◄Buddy-bbPress Support Topic8 years ago
First Released
2014bbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic2013
Age
12 yearsbbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic13 years
WP Requires
3.8+bbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic4.4+
PHP Requires
false+bbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support Topicfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support TopicFree
Latest Version
1.0.3bbPress – Sort topic replies
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic2.1.4
Rating Breakdown
bbPress – Sort topic replies
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic
5/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress – Sort topic replies or Buddy-bbPress Support Topic more popular?
bbPress – Sort topic replies has 300 active installations while Buddy-bbPress Support Topic has 70. bbPress – Sort topic replies is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress – Sort topic replies or Buddy-bbPress Support Topic?
bbPress – Sort topic replies has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Buddy-bbPress Support Topic has a 5/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are bbPress – Sort topic replies and Buddy-bbPress Support Topic free?
bbPress – Sort topic replies is free and Buddy-bbPress Support Topic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress – Sort topic replies or Buddy-bbPress Support Topic?
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 – Sort topic replies was last updated 1 year ago and Buddy-bbPress Support Topic was last updated 8 years ago.
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