bbPress Moderation vs Moderate New Blogs (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, Moderate New Blogs has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while bbPress Moderation leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Moderation has accumulated 23K+ total downloads while Moderate New Blogs has 5.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress Moderation | Moderate New Blogs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 23K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Age | 14 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.3 | 4.6 |
Rating
4.3/5bbPress Moderation
►Moderate New Blogs5/5
Total Reviews
14bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate New Blogs1
Active Installs
600bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate New Blogs10
Total Downloads
23K+bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate New Blogs5.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Moderation
Moderate New BlogsN/A
Last Updated
12 years agobbPress Moderation
►Moderate New Blogs9 years ago
First Released
2012bbPress Moderation
Moderate New Blogs2010
Age
14 yearsbbPress Moderation
Moderate New Blogs16 years
WP Requires
3.3+bbPress Moderation
Moderate New Blogs4.3+
PHP Requires
false+bbPress Moderation
Moderate New Blogsfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress Moderation
Moderate New BlogsFree
Latest Version
1.8.3bbPress Moderation
Moderate New Blogs4.6
Rating Breakdown
bbPress Moderation
4.3/5(14 reviews)
5
57%
4
21%
3
14%
2
7%
1
0%
Moderate New Blogs
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress Moderation or Moderate New Blogs more popular?
bbPress Moderation has 600 active installations while Moderate New Blogs has 10. bbPress Moderation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Moderation or Moderate New Blogs?
bbPress Moderation has a 4.3/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Moderate New Blogs has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are bbPress Moderation and Moderate New Blogs free?
bbPress Moderation is free and Moderate New Blogs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Moderation or Moderate New Blogs?
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?
bbPress Moderation was last updated 12 years ago and Moderate New Blogs was last updated 9 years ago.
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