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Front End PM vs BuddyPress Sticker (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Front End PM

Front End PM

4.8(220)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Front End PM
VS
BuddyPress Sticker

BuddyPress Sticker

4.6(10)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View BuddyPress Sticker

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Front End PM has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 220 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Front End PM has accumulated 270K+ total downloads while BuddyPress Sticker has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Front End PM
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BuddyPress Sticker4.6/5
Total Reviews
220Front End PM
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BuddyPress Sticker10
Active Installs
5.0K+Front End PM
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BuddyPress Sticker30
Total Downloads
270K+Front End PM
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BuddyPress Sticker10K+
Support Resolution
N/AFront End PM
BuddyPress StickerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoFront End PM
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BuddyPress Sticker9 years ago
First Released
2014Front End PM
BuddyPress Sticker2015
Age
12 yearsFront End PM
BuddyPress Sticker11 years
WP Requires
4.4+Front End PM
BuddyPress Sticker3.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Front End PM
BuddyPress Stickerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFront End PM
BuddyPress StickerFree
Latest Version
11.4.5Front End PM
BuddyPress Sticker1.4

Rating Breakdown

Front End PM

4.8/5(220 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%

BuddyPress Sticker

4.6/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%

Recent Reviews

Front End PM Reviews

by poweremu

Good plugin

good plugin, thanks for it

by floridafarmswaps

Works good

Works good.

by egambiani

Simple Private Messaging Works Great!

This private messaging plugin features a searchable directory of site users and an announcement function. Sends messages to email as well. I would recommend adding this feature to your community.

BuddyPress Sticker Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Front End PM or BuddyPress Sticker more popular?
Front End PM has 5.0K+ active installations while BuddyPress Sticker has 30. Front End PM is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Front End PM or BuddyPress Sticker?
Front End PM has a 4.8/5 rating from 220 reviews, while BuddyPress Sticker has a 4.6/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Front End PM and BuddyPress Sticker free?
Front End PM is free and BuddyPress Sticker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Front End PM or BuddyPress Sticker?
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 was last updated 1 year ago and BuddyPress Sticker was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.