WordPress plugin comparison
WP Forum Server vs ForumWP
At a glance
- ForumWP has more active installs: 800+, against 100+ for WP Forum Server.
- On a typical day, ForumWP is downloaded about 18 times, WP Forum Server about 5.
- ForumWP is rated higher: 3.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 3.3 from 12 reviews.
- ForumWP was updated more recently: Apr 1, 2026, against May 7, 2015 for WP Forum Server.
- ForumWP is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.2.39 for WP Forum Server.
- WP Forum Server has been around longer: since 2009, against 2021 for ForumWP.
Line by line
ForumWP leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Forum Server |  ForumWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,754 | #7,513 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 120 | 567 |
| Rating | 3.3(12) | 3.6(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.2.39 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.42 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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