URWA for bbPress
v1.0by Rob Smelik · updated 11 years ago
Description
- Rank
- #47,090
- Down9,013 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,790 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
URWA for bbPress at a glance
URWA for bbPress is a WordPress plugin by Rob Smelik with 10+ active installs, the #47,090 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Oct 30, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 16 plugins tagged “widget area”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | URWA for bbPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#47,090 · down 7,365 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,090 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,077 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,911 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,039 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #37,737 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #48,354 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,453 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,725 |
Growth %
Average -1.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 30, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 30, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about URWA for bbPress
How many websites use URWA for bbPress?
URWA for bbPress is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,090 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has URWA for bbPress been downloaded?
1,790 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was URWA for bbPress last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Oct 30, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is URWA for bbPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
URWA for bbPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 URWA for bbPress 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 URWA for bbPress have?
No one has reviewed URWA for bbPress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to URWA for bbPress?
The plugins most like URWA for bbPress, by the tags they share, are forumAttachments for bbPress (6K+), Content Aware Sidebars (30K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | Rob Smelik |
| First released | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2015 |
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