bbPress Moderation vs Role Approved Comment (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, bbPress Moderation has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Moderation has accumulated 23K+ total downloads while Role Approved Comment has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress Moderation | Role Approved Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 23K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Age | 14 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.3 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.3/5bbPress Moderation
◄Role Approved CommentN/A
Total Reviews
14bbPress Moderation
◄Role Approved Comment0
Active Installs
600bbPress Moderation
◄Role Approved Comment10
Total Downloads
23K+bbPress Moderation
◄Role Approved Comment2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Moderation
Role Approved CommentN/A
Last Updated
12 years agobbPress Moderation
◄Role Approved Comment16 years ago
First Released
2012bbPress Moderation
Role Approved Comment2009
Age
14 yearsbbPress Moderation
Role Approved Comment17 years
WP Requires
3.3+bbPress Moderation
Role Approved Comment2.0.2+
PHP Requires
false+bbPress Moderation
Role Approved Commentfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress Moderation
Role Approved CommentFree
Latest Version
1.8.3bbPress Moderation
Role Approved Comment1.0
Rating Breakdown
bbPress Moderation
4.3/5(14 reviews)
5
57%
4
21%
3
14%
2
7%
1
0%
Role Approved Comment
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress Moderation or Role Approved Comment more popular?
bbPress Moderation has 600 active installations while Role Approved Comment has 10. bbPress Moderation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Moderation or Role Approved Comment?
bbPress Moderation has a 4.3/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Role Approved Comment has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are bbPress Moderation and Role Approved Comment free?
bbPress Moderation is free and Role Approved Comment is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Moderation or Role Approved Comment?
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 Role Approved Comment was last updated 16 years ago.
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