ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board vs Buddy-bbPress Support Topic (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
3.5(11)
900 active installs
Free
Updated 4 days 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, Buddy-bbPress Support Topic has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) while ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board leads in active installations (900 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while Buddy-bbPress Support Topic has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board | Buddy-bbPress Support Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ► | 20 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2013 | |
| Age | 5 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.9 | 2.1.4 |
Rating
3.5/5ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
►Buddy-bbPress Support Topic5/5
Total Reviews
11ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
►Buddy-bbPress Support Topic20
Active Installs
900ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
◄Buddy-bbPress Support Topic70
Total Downloads
30K+ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
◄Buddy-bbPress Support Topic17K+
Support Resolution
N/AForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Buddy-bbPress Support TopicN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
◄Buddy-bbPress Support Topic8 years ago
First Released
2021ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic2013
Age
5 yearsForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic13 years
WP Requires
5.5+ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic4.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Buddy-bbPress Support Topicfalse+
Business Model
FreeForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Buddy-bbPress Support TopicFree
Latest Version
2.1.9ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic2.1.4
Rating Breakdown
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
3.5/5(11 reviews)
5
64%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
36%
Buddy-bbPress Support Topic
5/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board or Buddy-bbPress Support Topic more popular?
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board has 900 active installations while Buddy-bbPress Support Topic has 70. ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board or Buddy-bbPress Support Topic?
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board has a 3.5/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Buddy-bbPress Support Topic has a 5/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board and Buddy-bbPress Support Topic free?
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board is free and Buddy-bbPress Support Topic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board 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?
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board was last updated 4 days ago and Buddy-bbPress Support Topic was last updated 8 years ago.
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