bbPress — WordPress Forum Plugin
bbPress – Do Short Codes
by Pippin Williamson · WordPress.org page · Website
bbPress has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 8,868 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 13, 2019, tested up to WordPress 5.3.23.
bbPress at a glance
Is bbPress well maintained?
bbPress reviews and ratings
5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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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 | #25 by tag, not in search | #43 | – |
Details
A simple plugin to enable short codes in bbPress topics and replies.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings bbPress competes in
Tags
- bbPress
- do_shortcode
- forums
- short code
- shortcodes
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- Version
- 1.0.3
- Last updated
- Nov 13, 2019
- First published
- Sep 19, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 5.3.23
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
bbPress FAQ
How many active installs does bbPress have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for bbPress as of September 7, 2026.
Is bbPress still maintained?
The last release was on November 13, 2019, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
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 #43 in the WordPress.org Forum Plugins ranking.