Post Comments as bbPress Topics
v2.3.0by Robin W · updated 16 days ago
Replace the comments on your WordPress blog posts with topics from an integrated bbPress install
- Rank
- #11,155
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 269
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 37.8K
- 37,837 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 18 reviews
- Support resolved
- 33%
- 1 of 3 threads, last 2 months
Post Comments as bbPress Topics at a glance
Post Comments as bbPress Topics is a WordPress plugin by Robin W with 200+ active installs, the #11,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times, 80% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 2.3.0 came out on Oct 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 18 plugins tagged “topic”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats452 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Comments as bbPress Topics |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 269 · -15.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 269 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 269 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 271 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 269 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 271 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 304 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 303 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 303 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 268 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 315 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 317 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 317 |
Rank over time
#11,155 · down 86 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,155 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,160 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,145 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,150 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,202 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,352 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,109 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,119 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,092 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,218 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,077 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,072 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,069 |
Growth %
Average -1.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.74% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.21% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -10.86% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +13.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.92% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| 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 #11072 → #11202Installs 300+ → 200+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.258%
- v2.334%
- v1.88.1%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Oct 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Comments as bbPress Topics
How many websites use Post Comments as bbPress Topics?
Post Comments as bbPress Topics is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Comments as bbPress Topics been downloaded?
37,837 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times. See download stats
When was Post Comments as bbPress Topics last updated?
Version 2.3.0 came out on Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Is Post Comments as bbPress Topics compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Post Comments as bbPress Topics still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 3 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Comments as bbPress Topics have?
4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 72% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Comments as bbPress Topics?
The plugins most like Post Comments as bbPress Topics, by the tags they share, are bbPress (100K+), No Page Comment (10K+) and Disable Comments (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
18 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 reviews, 72%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 78%4–5★
- Mixed
- 11%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 269 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 18 |
| Total downloads | 37.8K |
| Author | Robin W |
| First released | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Version | 2.3.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
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