WordPress plugin comparison
phpbb_recent_topics vs wpForo Forum
At a glance
- wpForo Forum has more active installs: 20K+, against 40+ for phpbb_recent_topics.
- On a typical day, wpForo Forum is downloaded about 552 times, phpbb_recent_topics about 3.
- wpForo Forum is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 390 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- wpForo Forum was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Jul 8, 2011 for phpbb_recent_topics.
- wpForo Forum is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.2.1 for phpbb_recent_topics.
- phpbb_recent_topics has been around longer: since 2007, against 2016 for wpForo Forum.
Line by line
wpForo Forum leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  phpbb_recent_topics |  wpForo Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,381 | #1,377 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 67 | 23.2K |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 4.7(390) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 3.2.1 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.35 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.1 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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