bbPress — WordPress Forum Plugin
by John James Jacoby · WordPress.org page · Website
bbPress has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,388,351 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 3, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
bbPress at a glance
Is bbPress well maintained?
bbPress reviews and ratings
342 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
342 reviews
- 5★
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197
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Where bbPress ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that bbPress appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Forum Plugins | #1 by tag, #4 in search | #2 | – |
bbPress alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with bbPress.
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Asgaros Forum 10,000+ installs · 4.8 -
wpForo Forum 20,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Simple:Press Forum 300+ installs · 4.2 -
Forumax 600+ installs · 5.0 -
Private groups 1,000+ installs · 4.9
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bbPress Details
bbPress is forum software for WordPress.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- discussion
- forum
- forums
- support
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- Version
- 2.6.15
- Last updated
- Sep 3, 2026
- First published
- Jan 13, 2010
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
bbPress FAQ
How many active installs does bbPress have?
WordPress.org reports 100,000+ active installs for bbPress as of September 7, 2026.
Is bbPress still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 3, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is bbPress free?
bbPress is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does bbPress rank among Forum Plugins?
bbPress is #2 in the WordPress.org "forum" ranking as of today.