BuddyPress Follow vs ShowMB (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 Follow has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress Follow has accumulated 75K+ total downloads while ShowMB has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyPress Follow | ShowMB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 75K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Age | 16 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 1.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.3/5BuddyPress Follow
◄ShowMBN/A
Total Reviews
15BuddyPress Follow
◄ShowMB0
Active Installs
1.0K+BuddyPress Follow
◄ShowMB10
Total Downloads
75K+BuddyPress Follow
◄ShowMB1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyPress Follow
ShowMBN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoBuddyPress Follow
◄ShowMB8 years ago
First Released
2010BuddyPress Follow
ShowMB2017
Age
16 yearsBuddyPress Follow
ShowMB9 years
WP Requires
false+BuddyPress Follow
ShowMB1.0+
PHP Requires
false+BuddyPress Follow
ShowMB5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeBuddyPress Follow
ShowMBFree
Latest Version
1.2.2BuddyPress Follow
ShowMB1.0
Rating Breakdown
BuddyPress Follow
4.3/5(15 reviews)
5
67%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
ShowMB
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
BuddyPress Follow Reviews
by manni65929
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by central4all
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by motherofdragons
awesome work,very useful!
easy to use and easy to extend. save a lot of time to me! thanks!
ShowMB Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BuddyPress Follow or ShowMB more popular?
BuddyPress Follow has 1.0K+ active installations while ShowMB has 10. BuddyPress Follow is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyPress Follow or ShowMB?
BuddyPress Follow has a 4.3/5 rating from 15 reviews, while ShowMB has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are BuddyPress Follow and ShowMB free?
BuddyPress Follow is free and ShowMB is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyPress Follow or ShowMB?
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 Follow was last updated 8 years ago and ShowMB was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.