Hidden Tags 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, Hidden Tags has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hidden Tags has accumulated 8.0K+ total downloads while BuddyPress Private Community has 35K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hidden Tags | BuddyPress Private Community | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 2.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 8.0K+ | ► | 35K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 16 years ago | ► | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Age | 16 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.6+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.1.1 | 0.6 |
Rating
4.7/5Hidden Tags
◄BuddyPress Private Community2.5/5
Total Reviews
3Hidden Tags
◄BuddyPress Private Community2
Active Installs
100Hidden Tags
◄BuddyPress Private Community20
Total Downloads
8.0K+Hidden Tags
►BuddyPress Private Community35K+
Support Resolution
N/AHidden Tags
BuddyPress Private CommunityN/A
Last Updated
16 years agoHidden Tags
►BuddyPress Private Community15 years ago
First Released
2010Hidden Tags
BuddyPress Private Community2010
Age
16 yearsHidden Tags
BuddyPress Private Community16 years
WP Requires
2.6+Hidden Tags
BuddyPress Private Communityfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Hidden Tags
BuddyPress Private Communityfalse+
Business Model
FreeHidden Tags
BuddyPress Private CommunityFree
Latest Version
0.1.1Hidden Tags
BuddyPress Private Community0.6
Rating Breakdown
Hidden Tags
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
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 Hidden Tags or BuddyPress Private Community more popular?
Hidden Tags has 100 active installations while BuddyPress Private Community has 20. Hidden Tags is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hidden Tags or BuddyPress Private Community?
Hidden Tags has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while BuddyPress Private Community has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Hidden Tags and BuddyPress Private Community free?
Hidden Tags is free and BuddyPress Private Community is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hidden Tags 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?
Hidden Tags was last updated 16 years ago and BuddyPress Private Community was last updated 15 years ago.
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