bbPress Moderation vs Moderate Trackbacks (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 Trackbacks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while bbPress Moderation leads in active installations (600 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Moderation has accumulated 23K+ total downloads while Moderate Trackbacks has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress Moderation | Moderate Trackbacks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 23K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2005 | |
| Age | 14 years | 21 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.3 | 1.21 |
Rating
4.3/5bbPress Moderation
►Moderate Trackbacks5/5
Total Reviews
14bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Trackbacks1
Active Installs
600bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Trackbacks30
Total Downloads
23K+bbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Trackbacks3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Moderation
Moderate TrackbacksN/A
Last Updated
12 years agobbPress Moderation
◄Moderate Trackbacks15 years ago
First Released
2012bbPress Moderation
Moderate Trackbacks2005
Age
14 yearsbbPress Moderation
Moderate Trackbacks21 years
WP Requires
3.3+bbPress Moderation
Moderate Trackbacksfalse+
PHP Requires
false+bbPress Moderation
Moderate Trackbacksfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress Moderation
Moderate TrackbacksFree
Latest Version
1.8.3bbPress Moderation
Moderate Trackbacks1.21
Rating Breakdown
bbPress Moderation
4.3/5(14 reviews)
5
57%
4
21%
3
14%
2
7%
1
0%
Moderate Trackbacks
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress Moderation or Moderate Trackbacks more popular?
bbPress Moderation has 600 active installations while Moderate Trackbacks has 30. bbPress Moderation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Moderation or Moderate Trackbacks?
bbPress Moderation has a 4.3/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Moderate Trackbacks has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are bbPress Moderation and Moderate Trackbacks free?
bbPress Moderation is free and Moderate Trackbacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Moderation or Moderate Trackbacks?
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 Trackbacks was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.