bbP Members Only
v1.0.1by Jared Atchison · updated 13 years ago
Retricts bbPress to logged in/registered members.
- Rank
- #16,771
- Down249 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 113
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.6K
- 11,556 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
bbP Members Only at a glance
bbP Members Only is a WordPress plugin by Jared Atchison with 100+ active installs, the #16,771 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 28, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 194 plugins tagged “bbPress”, it ranks #53. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats84 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | bbP Members Only |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 112 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 112 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 112 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 116 |
Rank over time
#16,771 · down 175 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,771 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,522 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,522 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,641 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,606 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,542 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,544 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,639 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,506 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,508 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,506 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,574 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,596 |
Growth %
Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -3.45% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.86% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.56% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about bbP Members Only
How many websites use bbP Members Only?
bbP Members Only is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,771 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has bbP Members Only been downloaded?
11,556 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was bbP Members Only last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is bbP Members Only compatible with the latest WordPress?
bbP Members Only’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Members Only still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does bbP Members Only have?
4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to bbP Members Only?
The plugins most like bbP Members Only, by the tags they share, are bbp style pack (6K+), forumAttachments for bbPress (6K+) and Inline Image Upload for BBPress (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 113 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 11.6K |
| Author | Jared Atchison |
| First released | Oct 13, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2013 |
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