WordPress plugin comparison
Private groups vs WP Forum Server
At a glance
- Private groups has more active installs: 1K+, against 100+ for WP Forum Server.
- On a typical day, Private groups is downloaded about 16 times, WP Forum Server about 5.
- Private groups is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews, against 3.3 from 12 reviews.
- Private groups was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against May 7, 2015 for WP Forum Server.
- Private groups is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.2.39 for WP Forum Server.
- WP Forum Server has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for Private groups.
Line by line
Private groups leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Private groups |  WP Forum Server |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,572 | #14,754 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 274 | 120 |
| Rating | 4.9(49) | 3.3(12) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.2.39 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.73 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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