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Private forums visibility

v2.1

by Robin W · updated 4 years ago

For bbPress - displays private forums titles and optional descriptions to non-logged in users, and optionally hides the prefix 'private'

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Rank
#34,712
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
4.6K
4,596 all-time
Rating
1.5/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Private forums visibility at a glance

Private forums visibility is a WordPress plugin by Robin W with 10+ active installs, the #34,712 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 1.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on Jan 23, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 11 plugins tagged “bbp”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

29 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Private forums visibility Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DatePrivate forums visibility
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.141516Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202615
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 5, 202615
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202615

Rank over time

#34,712 · down 616 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 7 days across 1 series.#34K#34.5KOct 29Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 5Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#34,712
Nov 5, 2026#34,508
Nov 4, 2026#34,598
Nov 1, 2026#34,430
Oct 31, 2026#34,525
Oct 30, 2026#33,976
Oct 29, 2026#34,096

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.1100%

Rating trend

1.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
5.0.31
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 10, 2014
Last updated
Jan 23, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Private forums visibility

How many websites use Private forums visibility?

Private forums visibility is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,712 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Private forums visibility been downloaded?

4,596 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Private forums visibility last updated?

Version 2.1 came out on Jan 23, 2022 (4 years ago).

Is Private forums visibility compatible with the latest WordPress?

Private forums visibility’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 Private forums visibility still maintained?

Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Private forums visibility have?

1.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Private forums visibility?

The plugins most like Private forums visibility, by the tags they share, are Private groups (1K+), wpForo Forum (20K+) and bbPress WP Tweaks (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

1.5

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
Positive
0%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
100%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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Private forums visibility
Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating1.5
Reviews2
Total downloads4.6K
AuthorRobin W
First releasedApr 10, 2014
Version2.1
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 23, 2022

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