BuddyPress vs VisualWP Collections (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, BuddyPress has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 375 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while VisualWP Collections has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyPress | VisualWP Collections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 375 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13M+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2023 | |
| Age | 17 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 14.4.0 | 1.0.5 |
Rating
4.1/5BuddyPress
◄VisualWP CollectionsN/A
Total Reviews
375BuddyPress
◄VisualWP Collections0
Active Installs
100K+BuddyPress
◄VisualWP Collections10
Total Downloads
13M+BuddyPress
◄VisualWP Collections1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyPress
VisualWP CollectionsN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoBuddyPress
►VisualWP Collections1 month ago
First Released
2009BuddyPress
VisualWP Collections2023
Age
17 yearsBuddyPress
VisualWP Collections3 years
WP Requires
6.1+BuddyPress
VisualWP Collections5.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+BuddyPress
VisualWP Collections7.4+
Business Model
FreeBuddyPress
VisualWP CollectionsFree
Latest Version
14.4.0BuddyPress
VisualWP Collections1.0.5
Rating Breakdown
BuddyPress
4.1/5(375 reviews)
5
67%
4
10%
3
5%
2
5%
1
14%
VisualWP Collections
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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.
VisualWP Collections Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BuddyPress or VisualWP Collections more popular?
BuddyPress has 100K+ active installations while VisualWP Collections has 10. BuddyPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyPress or VisualWP Collections?
BuddyPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 375 reviews, while VisualWP Collections has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are BuddyPress and VisualWP Collections free?
BuddyPress is free and VisualWP Collections is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyPress or VisualWP Collections?
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 VisualWP Collections was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.