BBP Close Old Topics
v1.0.0by Iceable · updated 9 years ago
Extension for bbPress to close old topics automatically when they are older than an admin-defined period of time.
- Rank
- #26,292
- Up166 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,335 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BBP Close Old Topics at a glance
BBP Close Old Topics is a WordPress plugin by Iceable with 20+ active installs, the #26,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 9, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 9 plugins tagged “close”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BBP Close Old Topics |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#26,292 · down 245 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,292 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,458 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,263 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,276 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,381 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,357 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,098 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,157 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,075 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,192 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,621 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,158 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,047 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #26047 → #26381
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Oct 9, 2017
- Last updated
- Oct 9, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BBP Close Old Topics
How many websites use BBP Close Old Topics?
BBP Close Old Topics is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BBP Close Old Topics been downloaded?
2,335 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was BBP Close Old Topics last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 9, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is BBP Close Old Topics compatible with the latest WordPress?
BBP Close Old Topics’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is BBP Close Old Topics still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BBP Close Old Topics have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to BBP Close Old Topics?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Iceable |
| First released | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2017 |
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