BuddyPress vs Multisite Enhancements (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, Multisite Enhancements has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 48 reviews) while BuddyPress leads in active installations (100K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while Multisite Enhancements has 174K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyPress | Multisite Enhancements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 375 | ◄ | 48 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 13M+ | ◄ | 174K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 14.4.0 | 1.7.1 |
Rating
4.1/5BuddyPress
►Multisite Enhancements4.5/5
Total Reviews
375BuddyPress
◄Multisite Enhancements48
Active Installs
100K+BuddyPress
◄Multisite Enhancements60
Total Downloads
13M+BuddyPress
◄Multisite Enhancements174K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyPress
Multisite EnhancementsN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoBuddyPress
◄Multisite Enhancements1 year ago
First Released
2009BuddyPress
Multisite Enhancements2013
Age
17 yearsBuddyPress
Multisite Enhancements13 years
WP Requires
6.1+BuddyPress
Multisite Enhancements4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+BuddyPress
Multisite Enhancements7.2+
Business Model
FreeBuddyPress
Multisite EnhancementsFree
Latest Version
14.4.0BuddyPress
Multisite Enhancements1.7.1
Rating Breakdown
BuddyPress
4.1/5(375 reviews)
5
67%
4
10%
3
5%
2
5%
1
14%
Multisite Enhancements
4.5/5(48 reviews)
5
79%
4
8%
3
2%
2
0%
1
10%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
BuddyPress Reviews
by Emilio Lejit
Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.
Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.
by trentkanor
Works fine
Not the easiest
by ahmedahmedanter0
needs remade from scratch
This plugin needs to be completely rebuilt from scratch, with a particular focus on redesigning the user interface.
Multisite Enhancements Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BuddyPress or Multisite Enhancements more popular?
BuddyPress has 100K+ active installations while Multisite Enhancements has 60. BuddyPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyPress or Multisite Enhancements?
BuddyPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 375 reviews, while Multisite Enhancements has a 4.5/5 rating from 48 reviews.
Are BuddyPress and Multisite Enhancements free?
BuddyPress is free and Multisite Enhancements is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyPress or Multisite Enhancements?
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?
BuddyPress was last updated 6 months ago and Multisite Enhancements was last updated 1 year ago.
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