bbPress Capabilities
Advanced user capability editing, specifically for bbPress
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bbPress Capabilities shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where bbPress Capabilities stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 |
| capabilities | >100 |
| forums | >100 |
| roles | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8 from 5 reviews
About bbPress Capabilities
From the official readme · v1.0Description
A handy tool for viewing, editing, or resetting a specific user’s forum capabilities.
Installation
- Place the ‘bbp-capabilities’ folder in your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Visit your ‘Plugins’ page, and activate bbPress Advanced Capabilities.
- Edit a user with a role in your forums.
- Scroll to the bottom and you will see a new table, where you can edit or reset a user’s forum capabilities.
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FAQ
bbPress Capabilities: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is bbPress Capabilities free?
Yes. bbPress Capabilities is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is bbPress Capabilities safe to use in 2026?
bbPress Capabilities shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use bbPress Capabilities?
bbPress Capabilities is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,181 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does bbPress Capabilities work with WordPress 7.1?
bbPress Capabilities is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was bbPress Capabilities last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 26, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes bbPress Capabilities?
bbPress Capabilities is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.
What are the best alternatives to bbPress Capabilities?
The most popular alternatives to bbPress Capabilities are One User Avatar (100K+ installs), Content Aware Sidebars (30K+ installs) and wpForo Forum (20K+ installs).
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