SMF Bridge
v0.3.1updated 16 years ago
User registration and login bridge between Wordpress and Simple Machine Forum
- Rank
- #46,324
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.2K
- 12,242 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SMF Bridge at a glance
SMF Bridge is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #46,324 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 0.3.1 came out on May 26, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 5 plugins tagged “SMF”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SMF Bridge |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#46,324 · up 644 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,324 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,332 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,805 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,489 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,931 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,004 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,968 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v0.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.6
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 23, 2009
- Last updated
- May 26, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SMF Bridge
How many websites use SMF Bridge?
SMF Bridge 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 #46,324 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SMF Bridge been downloaded?
12,242 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was SMF Bridge last updated?
Version 0.3.1 came out on May 26, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is SMF Bridge compatible with the latest WordPress?
SMF Bridge’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 SMF Bridge still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SMF Bridge have?
No one has reviewed SMF Bridge on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SMF Bridge?
The plugins most like SMF Bridge, by the tags they share, are User Switching (200K+), One User Avatar (100K+) and User Profile Picture (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 12.2K |
| Author | |
| First released | Mar 23, 2009 |
| Version | 0.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 26, 2010 |
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