bbPress Moderation vs Moderate Pingbacks (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, bbPress Moderation has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Moderation has accumulated 23K+ total downloads while Moderate Pingbacks has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress Moderation | Moderate Pingbacks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 23K+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2005 | |
| Age | 14 years | 21 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.3 | 1.22 |
Rating
4.3/5bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate PingbacksN/A
Total Reviews
14bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Pingbacks0
Active Installs
600bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Pingbacks50
Total Downloads
23K+bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Pingbacks3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Moderation
Moderate PingbacksN/A
Last Updated
12 years agobbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Pingbacks15 years ago
First Released
2012bbPress Moderation
Moderate Pingbacks2005
Age
14 yearsbbPress Moderation
Moderate Pingbacks21 years
WP Requires
3.3+bbPress Moderation
Moderate Pingbacksfalse+
PHP Requires
false+bbPress Moderation
Moderate Pingbacksfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress Moderation
Moderate PingbacksFree
Latest Version
1.8.3bbPress Moderation
Moderate Pingbacks1.22
Rating Breakdown
bbPress Moderation
4.3/5(14 reviews)
5
57%
4
21%
3
14%
2
7%
1
0%
Moderate Pingbacks
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress Moderation or Moderate Pingbacks more popular?
bbPress Moderation has 600 active installations while Moderate Pingbacks has 50. bbPress Moderation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Moderation or Moderate Pingbacks?
bbPress Moderation has a 4.3/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Moderate Pingbacks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are bbPress Moderation and Moderate Pingbacks free?
bbPress Moderation is free and Moderate Pingbacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Moderation or Moderate Pingbacks?
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 Moderation was last updated 12 years ago and Moderate Pingbacks was last updated 15 years ago.
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