Best new ui plugins for WordPress
The most popular new ui plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. bbPress leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of BuddyPress (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “new UI” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 new ui plugins
- 1.
bbPressThe most installed new ui plugin, with 20+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 14 reviews, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.8.34.
- 2.
BuddyPress10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.4.34.
All 2 plugins tagged “new UI”
bbPress
Up in the last 7 days:576#25,409by daniluk400010 years ago
A great plugin completely changes the entire design bbpress in light or dark color
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- 4.2(14)
- Downloads
- 3/day
BuddyPress
Down in the last 7 days:2,338#39,950by daniluk400011 years ago
A great plugin completely changes the entire design of BuddyPress in light or dark color
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 1/day