WordPress plugin comparison
BuddyForms vs WPForms
At a glance
- WPForms has more active installs: 5M+, against 800+ for BuddyForms.
- On a typical day, WPForms is downloaded about 78,053 times, BuddyForms about 31.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- WPForms was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Nov 2, 2026 for BuddyForms.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
WPForms leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BuddyForms |  WPForms |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,359 | #9 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 5M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 780 | 7.4M |
| Rating | 4.8(180) | 4.8(14.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 72% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×4.95 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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