bbPress2 BBCode
v2.0by antonchanning · updated 10 years ago
This plugin adds support for popular bbcode forum code to posts, comments, pages, bbpress 2.0 forums and buddypress activity and group forums.
- Rank
- #17,318
- Down29 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 92
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21K
- 21,016 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
bbPress2 BBCode at a glance
bbPress2 BBCode is a WordPress plugin by antonchanning with 90+ active installs, the #17,318 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on May 21, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “bbpress-plugin”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats203 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | bbPress2 BBCode |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 92 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 93 |
Rank over time
#17,318 · down 100 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,318 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,289 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,337 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,293 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,238 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,257 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,241 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,251 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,272 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,218 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 15, 2011
- Last updated
- May 21, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about bbPress2 BBCode
How many websites use bbPress2 BBCode?
bbPress2 BBCode is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,318 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has bbPress2 BBCode been downloaded?
21,016 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was bbPress2 BBCode last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on May 21, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is bbPress2 BBCode compatible with the latest WordPress?
bbPress2 BBCode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 bbPress2 BBCode still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does bbPress2 BBCode have?
3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to bbPress2 BBCode?
The plugins most like bbPress2 BBCode, by the tags they share, are bbPress Login Register Links On Forum Topic Pages (600+), rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress (7K+) and WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss (6K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 92 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 21K |
| Author | antonchanning |
| First released | Oct 15, 2011 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 21, 2016 |
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