WordPress plugin comparison
WP Forum Server vs Vanilla Forums
At a glance
- Both have 100+ active installs.
- On a typical day, WP Forum Server is downloaded about 5 times, Vanilla Forums about 3.
- WP Forum Server is rated higher: 3.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 2.8 from 17 reviews.
- Vanilla Forums was updated more recently: Jul 3, 2020, against May 7, 2015 for WP Forum Server.
- Vanilla Forums is tested with a newer WordPress: 5.3.27, against 4.2.39 for WP Forum Server.
- WP Forum Server has been around longer: since 2009, against 2011 for Vanilla Forums.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Forum Server |  Vanilla Forums |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,754 | #15,642 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 120 | 60 |
| Rating | 3.3(12) | 2.8(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.2.39 | 5.3.27 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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