WordPress plugin comparison
BuddyPress vs Wbcom Designs
At a glance
- BuddyPress has more active installs: 90K+, against 600+ for Wbcom Designs.
- On a typical day, BuddyPress is downloaded about 1,719 times, Wbcom Designs about 23.
- Wbcom Designs is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 4.1 from 375 reviews.
- Wbcom Designs was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 23, 2026 for BuddyPress.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BuddyPress has been around longer: since 2009, against 2017 for Wbcom Designs.
Line by line
BuddyPress leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BuddyPress |  Wbcom Designs |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #484 | #8,471 |
| Active installs | 90K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 75.9K | 897 |
| Rating | 4.1(375) | 4.6(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.03 | ×0.55 |
| Last release | 18 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 8.1 |
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