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Private groups

v3.9.7

by Robin W · updated 2 months ago

For bbPress - Creates private forum groups

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Rank
#5,575
Down5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,540
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
155.6K
155,572 all-time
Rating
4.9/5
49 reviews
Support resolved
100%
1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +21.7% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~42d

Private groups at a glance

Private groups is a WordPress plugin by Robin W with 1K+ active installs, the #5,575 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Version 3.9.7 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 11 plugins tagged “bbp”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

323 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Private groups Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.102030Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 18Oct 21Oct 24Oct 27
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DatePrivate groups
Oct 27, 202614
Oct 26, 202622
Oct 25, 202622
Oct 24, 202618
Oct 23, 202619
Oct 22, 202623
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202622
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 202616
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 202616
Oct 13, 202611
Oct 12, 202620
Oct 11, 202610
Oct 10, 202615
Oct 9, 202634

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,540 · -7.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.6K1.6K1.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,540
Nov 7, 20261,541
Nov 5, 20261,546
Nov 4, 20261,545
Nov 3, 20261,546
Nov 2, 20261,546
Nov 1, 20261,543
Oct 31, 20261,538
Oct 30, 20261,542
Oct 29, 20261,537
Oct 28, 20261,537
Oct 27, 20261,670

Rank over time

#5,575 · up 27 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.6K#5.6K#5.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,575
Nov 7, 2026#5,570
Nov 6, 2026#5,566
Nov 5, 2026#5,556
Nov 4, 2026#5,565
Nov 3, 2026#5,558
Nov 2, 2026#5,555
Nov 1, 2026#5,560
Oct 31, 2026#5,572
Oct 30, 2026#5,567
Oct 29, 2026#5,593
Oct 28, 2026#5,608
Oct 27, 2026#5,602

Growth %

Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.07%
Nov 7, 2026-0.16%
Nov 5, 2026+0.07%
Nov 4, 2026-0.07%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+0.19%
Nov 1, 2026+0.33%
Oct 31, 2026-0.26%
Oct 30, 2026+0.33%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-7.96%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5608 → #5556
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

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

  • v3.994%
  • Other5.8%

Rating trend

4.9★★★★★49 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.9.7
Requires WordPress
–
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 16, 2014
Last updated
Aug 20, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Private groups

How many websites use Private groups?

Private groups is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,575 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Private groups been downloaded?

155,572 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats

When was Private groups last updated?

Version 3.9.7 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release

Is Private groups compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Private groups have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Private groups. See its security record

Is Private groups still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Private groups have?

4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Private groups?

The plugins most like Private groups, by the tags they share, are wpForo Forum (20K+), bbPress WP Tweaks (1K+) and bbPress Voting (400+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.9

★★★★★

49 reviews

  • 5 stars: 46 reviews, 94%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 3 reviews, 6%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
94%4–5★
Mixed
6%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 72 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 32 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Private groups
Estimated installs≈ 1,540
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.9
Reviews49
Total downloads155.6K
AuthorRobin W
First releasedMay 16, 2014
Version3.9.7
Requires WP–
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 20, 2026

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