BuddyPress Groupblog vs Publishers (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, BuddyPress Groupblog has a higher user rating (3.3/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (50 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress Groupblog has accumulated 67K+ total downloads while Publishers has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyPress Groupblog | Publishers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 67K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2021 | |
| Age | 17 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.4 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
3.3/5BuddyPress Groupblog
◄PublishersN/A
Total Reviews
11BuddyPress Groupblog
◄Publishers0
Active Installs
50BuddyPress Groupblog
◄Publishers10
Total Downloads
67K+BuddyPress Groupblog
◄Publishers1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyPress Groupblog
PublishersN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoBuddyPress Groupblog
◄Publishers2 months ago
First Released
2009BuddyPress Groupblog
Publishers2021
Age
17 yearsBuddyPress Groupblog
Publishers5 years
WP Requires
3.6+BuddyPress Groupblog
Publishers5.0+
PHP Requires
false+BuddyPress Groupblog
Publishersfalse+
Business Model
FreeBuddyPress Groupblog
PublishersFree
Latest Version
1.9.4BuddyPress Groupblog
Publishers1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
BuddyPress Groupblog
3.3/5(11 reviews)
5
45%
4
9%
3
9%
2
0%
1
36%
Publishers
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BuddyPress Groupblog or Publishers more popular?
BuddyPress Groupblog has 50 active installations while Publishers has 10. BuddyPress Groupblog is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyPress Groupblog or Publishers?
BuddyPress Groupblog has a 3.3/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Publishers has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are BuddyPress Groupblog and Publishers free?
BuddyPress Groupblog is free and Publishers is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyPress Groupblog or Publishers?
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?
BuddyPress Groupblog was last updated 5 days ago and Publishers was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.