Simple:Press Forum — WordPress Forum Plugin
by simplepress · WordPress.org page · Website
Simple:Press Forum has 300+ active installs on WordPress.org and 48,377 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 29, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Simple:Press Forum at a glance
Is Simple:Press Forum well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Enterprise-grade performance, scalable for thousands of users
- Seamless integration with WordPress user and security models, featuring a robust user group and permission system
- SEO optimized for enhanced search engine visibility
- Highly customizable and extendable for a tailored experience
- Data import compatibility with other forum platforms, such as bbPress and Asgaros
- Multi-level forum structures with subforum support
- Options for both private and public forums
- Fully theme and template driven for easy customization
- Selection of adaptable themes with customizable colors and font sizes to match your brand identity
- Extensive administration options and settings for streamlined management
Simple:Press Forum reviews and ratings
23 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
23 reviews
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Nice and smooth
thank you kindly
bigcheesez -
Crashed My Site - Support Not Interested
My initial review is below the dashed line. Thank you for the follow up Joakim. Given what the WP world has gone through during the past 36 or so hours, I understand what happened. This morning I made sure my sites were fully updated to WP 6.4.1. I downloaded the newest version of Simple: Press Forum. Installation was smooth, not even the slightest of hiccups. I am changing my rating from 1 star to 5 star based on your excellent customer service. Now I can start exploring Simple: Press Forum. --------------------------------------------- I can't remember the last time I gave a plugin only 1 star. I read reviews and looked carefully at their website. Despite the high price and some negative reviews, I thought I would give it a try. Downloaded and installed it. As soon as I pressed Activate it crashed my site. Thank goodness for WP Recovery Mode. I was able to quickly get back into the site and copy the error code and information which I then submitted to their support. This morning I received what basically amounted to a "solve it yourself" response. They suggested I buy the pro version and then they would help me. I've done that with other plugins but this one failed instantly. Why would I risk my time and money buying the pro version? Interestingly, some of the poor reviews I initially disregarded described a very similar problem. Guess I should have paid attention to them. My advice, stay away from this plugin. Here is the error which crashed my site. This plugin failed to load properly and is paused during recovery mode.An error of type E_ERROR was caused in line 90 of the file /home1/qykowkmy/public_html/myskylinecondo/wp-content/plugins/simplepress/sp-api/sp-api-class-spcfilters.php. Error message: Uncaught Error: Call to undefined function mysql_real_escape_string() in /home1/qykowkmy/public_html/myskylinecondo/wp-content/plugins/simplepress/sp-api/sp-api-class-spcfilters.php:90 Stack trace: #0 /home1/qykowkmy/public_html/myskylinecondo/wp-content/plugins/simp
RobinKMullins -
Easy forum software with tons of options.
I am new to WordPress and was looking for something that I could manage with my limited knowledge, SimplePress does that. I created a site in my spare time in a few short weeks. Buying the product really makes it worth your while and investment. The library of plugins for this app is extensive and easy to manage. Support has been very responsive as well. Keep up the good work!
mwolze -
wordpress
keep wordpress updated is always a nightmare. the forum itself is good.
antonioresta1981 -
Easy and packed
I have been using Simple Press for years and am gratefull they continued this plugin. Easy to use and given you have to pay for the extra's. But in my opinion it is worth the investment.
pm-fotografie -
My favorite WordPress Forum option
I've used Simple:Press to manage a forum that's very important to my business for years. The mix of built-in features and plugins does everything we need a forum to do. The free version works fine. I suggest one of the paid levels so you have access to more support. The basic product is very simple to install and use, but there are a lot of plugins and nice options. You'll find the best of those faster with the help of the community.
mrebel
Where Simple:Press Forum ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Simple:Press Forum appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Forum Plugins | #18 by tag, #20 in search | #8 | – |
Details
The most versatile and feature-rich forum plugin for WordPress. Create unlimited forums with awesome features directly in your WordPress site.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- community forum
- discussion forum
- forum
- forums
- wordpress forum
- Version
- 6.11.14
- Last updated
- Jan 29, 2026
- First published
- Nov 11, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Simple:Press Forum FAQ
What does Simple:Press Forum do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Simple:Press Forum offers Enterprise-grade performance, scalable for thousands of users, Seamless integration with WordPress user and security models, featuring a robust user group and permission system, SEO optimized for enhanced search engine visibility, Highly customizable and extendable for a tailored experience and Data import compatibility with other forum platforms, such as bbPress and Asgaros.
How many active installs does Simple:Press Forum have?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs for Simple:Press Forum as of September 7, 2026.
Is Simple:Press Forum still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on January 29, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Is Simple:Press Forum free?
Simple:Press Forum is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Simple:Press Forum rank among Forum Plugins?
Simple:Press Forum is #8 in the WordPress.org "forum" ranking as of today.