Best message board plugins for WordPress
The most popular message board plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Website Toolbox Forum leads with 70+ active installs, ahead of News Communications Hub (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “message board” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.
Research this niche or see all plugins.
Top 2 message board plugins
- 1.
Website Toolbox ForumThe most installed message board plugin, with 70+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 13 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 2.
News Communications HubFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 2 plugins tagged “message board”
Website Toolbox Forum
Down in the last 7 days:136#18,306by Website Toolbox LLC26 days ago
Effortlessly build a beautiful discussion forum with instant setup, seamless embedding, and exceptional support.
- Installs
- 70+
- Rating
- 4.6(13)
- Downloads
- 11/day
News Communications Hub
Down in the last 7 days:4,754#60,762by Pragmatic Coders1 year ago
Flexible WordPress plugin that allows you to display news notifications and updates on your website
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day