Better bbPress Signature
v1.2.0by Arun Singh · updated 12 years ago
Better bbPress Signature is signature plugin to add option for member signature for bbPress forums
- Rank
- #22,962
- Down42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 41
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.9K
- 11,930 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Better bbPress Signature at a glance
Better bbPress Signature is a WordPress plugin by Arun Singh with 40+ active installs, the #22,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.2.0 came out on Aug 13, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 46 plugins tagged “signature”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats48 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better bbPress Signature |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| 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
≈ 41 · -2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#22,962 · down 157 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,962 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,920 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,855 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,835 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,836 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,041 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,710 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,699 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,779 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,834 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,832 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,805 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% 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 | +1.25% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -11.90% |
| 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
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 9, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better bbPress Signature
How many websites use Better bbPress Signature?
Better bbPress Signature is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better bbPress Signature been downloaded?
11,930 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Better bbPress Signature last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Aug 13, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Better bbPress Signature compatible with the latest WordPress?
Better bbPress Signature’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Better bbPress Signature still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better bbPress Signature have?
3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Better bbPress Signature?
The plugins most like Better bbPress Signature, by the tags they share, are bbPress (100K+), wpForo Forum (20K+) and Asgaros Forum (10K+). 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 | ≈ 41 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 11.9K |
| Author | Arun Singh |
| First released | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2014 |
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