bbPress New Topics
v1.0.1by bandicootmarketing · updated 11 years ago
Displays a "new" label on topics that are unread or have unread replies for all keymasters and moderators.
- Rank
- #16,927
- Up31 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 96
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13K
- 13,031 all-time
- Rating
- 2.6/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
bbPress New Topics at a glance
bbPress New Topics is a WordPress plugin by bandicootmarketing with 90+ active installs, the #16,927 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 2.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 18, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 5 plugins tagged “unread”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats71 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | bbPress New Topics |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 96 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 112 |
Rank over time
#16,927 · down 124 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,927 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,958 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,876 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,830 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,942 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,840 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,884 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,858 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,866 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,950 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,754 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,818 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,814 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,803 |
Growth %
Average -1.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.53% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -13.39% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| 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 | 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
2.6★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 18, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about bbPress New Topics
How many websites use bbPress New Topics?
bbPress New Topics 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 #16,927 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has bbPress New Topics been downloaded?
13,031 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was bbPress New Topics last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 18, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is bbPress New Topics compatible with the latest WordPress?
bbPress New Topics’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 New Topics still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does bbPress New Topics have?
2.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 29% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to bbPress New Topics?
The plugins most like bbPress New Topics, by the tags they share, are bbPress Notification (200+), forumAttachments for bbPress (6K+) and Inline Image Upload for BBPress (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.6
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 29%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 57%
- Positive
- 43%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 57%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 96 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 2.6 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 13K |
| Author | bandicootmarketing |
| First released | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2015 |
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