WordPress plugin comparison
Forumax vs Commons In A Box
At a glance
- Forumax has more active installs: 500+, against 20+ for Commons In A Box.
- On a typical day, Forumax is downloaded about 38 times, Commons In A Box about 7.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Forumax was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Jul 16, 2026 for Commons In A Box.
- Forumax is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Commons In A Box.
- Commons In A Box has been around longer: since 2012, against 2022 for Forumax.
Line by line
Forumax leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Forumax |  Commons In A Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,903 | #25,509 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 123 |
| Rating | 5.0(18) | 5.0(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.65 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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