WP Forum Server
v1.8.2by lucidcrew · updated 11 years ago
This Wordpress plugin is a complete forum system for your wordpress blog.
- Rank
- #14,764
- Down11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 143
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 233.5K
- 233,460 all-time
- Rating
- 3.3/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Forum Server at a glance
WP Forum Server is a WordPress plugin by lucidcrew with 100+ active installs, the #14,764 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.8.2 came out on May 7, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “integrated”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats131 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Forum Server |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 143 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 143 |
Rank over time
#14,764 · up 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,764 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,753 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,761 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,697 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,709 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,712 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,755 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,661 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,688 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,760 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,765 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,781 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.70% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.860%
- v1.740%
Rating trend
3.3★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 18, 2009
- Last updated
- May 7, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Forum Server
How many websites use WP Forum Server?
WP Forum Server is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,764 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Forum Server been downloaded?
233,460 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WP Forum Server last updated?
Version 1.8.2 came out on May 7, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is WP Forum Server compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Forum Server’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is WP Forum Server still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Forum Server have?
3.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Forum Server?
The plugins most like WP Forum Server, by the tags they share, are wpForo Forum (20K+), Forum Permissions bbPress (70+) and Asgaros Forum (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.3
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 58%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 42%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 143 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.3 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 233.5K |
| Author | lucidcrew |
| First released | Jul 18, 2009 |
| Version | 1.8.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 7, 2015 |
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