Front End PM – Ultimate Member… vs BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
4.8(4)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
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BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…
5(3)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 15 years ago
View BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Front End PM – Ultimate Member… leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Front End PM – Ultimate Member… has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Front End PM – Ultimate Member… | BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ► | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2010 | |
| Age | 8 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
►BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…5/5
Total Reviews
4Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
◄BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…3
Active Installs
100Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
◄BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…20
Total Downloads
10K+Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
►BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…10K+
Support Resolution
N/AFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…N/A
Last Updated
6 years agoFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
◄BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…15 years ago
First Released
2018Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…2010
Age
8 yearsFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…16 years
WP Requires
4.4+Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…false+
PHP Requires
5.4+Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…false+
Business Model
FreeFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…Free
Latest Version
1.4Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…1.1
Rating Breakdown
Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Front End PM – Ultimate Member… or BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… more popular?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… has 100 active installations while BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… has 20. Front End PM – Ultimate Member… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Front End PM – Ultimate Member… or BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Front End PM – Ultimate Member… and BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… free?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… is free and BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Front End PM – Ultimate Member… or BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends…?
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?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… was last updated 6 years ago and BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends… was last updated 15 years ago.
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