HideMeIn vs BuddyPress Private Community (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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BuddyPress Private Community
2.5(2)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 15 years ago
View BuddyPress Private Community Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, HideMeIn has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. HideMeIn has accumulated 2.7K+ total downloads while BuddyPress Private Community has 35K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HideMeIn | BuddyPress Private Community | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 2.7K+ | ► | 35K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Age | 10 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.4 | 0.6 |
Rating
5/5HideMeIn
◄BuddyPress Private Community2.5/5
Total Reviews
1HideMeIn
►BuddyPress Private Community2
Active Installs
100HideMeIn
◄BuddyPress Private Community20
Total Downloads
2.7K+HideMeIn
►BuddyPress Private Community35K+
Support Resolution
N/AHideMeIn
BuddyPress Private CommunityN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoHideMeIn
◄BuddyPress Private Community15 years ago
First Released
2016HideMeIn
BuddyPress Private Community2010
Age
10 yearsHideMeIn
BuddyPress Private Community16 years
WP Requires
3.1.0+HideMeIn
BuddyPress Private Communityfalse+
PHP Requires
false+HideMeIn
BuddyPress Private Communityfalse+
Business Model
FreeHideMeIn
BuddyPress Private CommunityFree
Latest Version
1.0.4HideMeIn
BuddyPress Private Community0.6
Rating Breakdown
HideMeIn
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BuddyPress Private Community
2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HideMeIn or BuddyPress Private Community more popular?
HideMeIn has 100 active installations while BuddyPress Private Community has 20. HideMeIn is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HideMeIn or BuddyPress Private Community?
HideMeIn has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while BuddyPress Private Community has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are HideMeIn and BuddyPress Private Community free?
HideMeIn is free and BuddyPress Private Community is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HideMeIn or BuddyPress Private Community?
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?
HideMeIn was last updated 2 years ago and BuddyPress Private Community was last updated 15 years ago.
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