Groups bbPress
v1.5.0by itthinx · updated 10 months ago
Protect bbPress Forums, Topics and Replies using Groups.
- Rank
- #23,569
- Down200 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,224 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Groups bbPress at a glance
Groups bbPress is a WordPress plugin by itthinx with 30+ active installs, the #23,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.5.0 came out on Dec 20, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 41 plugins tagged “memberships”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats63 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Groups bbPress |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#23,569 · down 55 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,569 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,369 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,417 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,416 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,914 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,490 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,443 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,441 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,461 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,390 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,514 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +5.88% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -5.56% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.86% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23514 → #23416
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 2, 2016
- Last updated
- Dec 20, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Groups bbPress
How many websites use Groups bbPress?
Groups bbPress is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Groups bbPress been downloaded?
4,224 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Groups bbPress last updated?
Version 1.5.0 came out on Dec 20, 2025 (10 months ago).
Is Groups bbPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Groups bbPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Groups bbPress still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Groups bbPress have?
No one has reviewed Groups bbPress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Groups bbPress?
The plugins most like Groups bbPress, by the tags they share, are Groups 404 Redirect (1K+), wpForo Forum (20K+) and Groups (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | itthinx |
| First released | Mar 2, 2016 |
| Version | 1.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 20, 2025 |
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