Yes, bbPress is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use bbPress?

bbPress has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best bbPress alternatives?

Popular alternatives to bbPress include One User Avatar | User Profile Picture, Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget…, wpForo Forum. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does bbPress work with the latest WordPress?

bbPress has been tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. It requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+.

bbPress – Featured Replies — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: bbPress – Featured Replies
Author: Josh Eaton

As of April 2026, bbPress is a WordPress bbPress plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: One User Avatar | User Profile Picture.

0/5Rating

10active installs

2.4K+total downloads

12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Lets the admin add “featured” or “buried” css class to selected bbPress replies. Handy to highlight notable replies or bury “Thanks/me too” and other useless responses. The plugin also gives the user that started the topic the capability to choose featured/buried replies. Also includes a widget for showing recently featured replies.

This plugin is based on Featured Comments by Pippin Williamson.

Please report bugs and suggestions on Github.

Thanks to Chris Coyier for the concept and for funding development.

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