bbPress Genesis Extend
v1.2.0by Jared Atchison · updated 7 years ago
Provides basic compatibility with bbPress and the Genesis Framework with a few extra goodies.
- Rank
- #10,300
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 353
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.1K
- 23,061 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
bbPress Genesis Extend at a glance
bbPress Genesis Extend is a WordPress plugin by Jared Atchison with 300+ active installs, the #10,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.2.0 came out on Jun 21, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 194 plugins tagged “bbPress”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats135 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | bbPress Genesis Extend |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 352 · -4.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 354 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 352 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 353 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 352 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 352 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 353 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 367 |
Rank over time
#10,300 · up 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,300 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,302 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,320 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,306 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,296 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,309 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,279 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,304 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,304 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,299 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,307 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,316 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,321 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,317 |
Growth %
Average -0.32% 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 | -0.56% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.57% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.81% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10321 → #10296Downloads +160%
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.295%
- v1.14.9%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 28, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about bbPress Genesis Extend
How many websites use bbPress Genesis Extend?
bbPress Genesis Extend is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has bbPress Genesis Extend been downloaded?
23,061 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was bbPress Genesis Extend last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Jun 21, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is bbPress Genesis Extend compatible with the latest WordPress?
bbPress Genesis Extend’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 bbPress Genesis Extend still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does bbPress Genesis Extend have?
5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to bbPress Genesis Extend?
The plugins most like bbPress Genesis Extend, by the tags they share, are Genesis eNews Extended (40K+), Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+) and Genesis Columns Advanced (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 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 | ≈ 353 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 23.1K |
| Author | Jared Atchison |
| First released | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 21, 2019 |
Alternatives to bbPress Genesis Extend
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Genesis eNews Extended
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Genesis widget to add newsletter signup forms for MailChimp, AWeber, FeedBlitz, ConvertKit, and other mailing lists.
- Rank
- #859
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.7

Genesis Simple Hooks
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This plugin creates a new Genesis settings page that allows you to insert code (HTML, Shortcodes, and PHP), and attach it to any of the 50+ action hoo …
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Genesis Columns Advanced
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Adds shortcodes to easily create up to 42 different columned layouts.
- Rank
- #2,148
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8

Genesis Simple Sidebars
by StudioPress
This plugin allows you to create multiple, dynamic widget areas, and assign those widget areas to sidebar locations within the Genesis Framework on a …
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This plugin allows you to seamlessly integrate WooCommerce with the Genesis Framework and Genesis child themes.
- Rank
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- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.1
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