bbP Follow Users
This simple plugin allows users to follow other members on bbPress . The users can view the latest posts and replies from their followed users in a widget that can be placed anywhere on the site.
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bbP Follow Users shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where bbP Follow Users stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 |
| bbpress widgets | >100 |
| follow widgets | >100 |
| followers | >100 |
| following | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About bbP Follow Users
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This simple plugin allows users to follow other members on bbPress . The users can view the latest posts and replies from their followed users in a widget that can be placed anywhere on the site.
This plugin adds:
- Follow / Unfollow links that are displayed under each user in the bbPress topics.
- The ability to determine the max number of posts that can be shown in a widget.
For bug reports or to add patches or translation files, visit the bbPress Follow Users Github page.
Installation
- Download, install and activate the plugin.
- To follow a user, simply visit the link under their post in bbPress and hit the follow link under their name.
Changelog
1.1
- Add action after user is followed.
- Add action after user is unfollowed.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
bbP Follow Users: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is bbP Follow Users free?
Yes. bbP Follow Users is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is bbP Follow Users safe to use in 2026?
bbP Follow Users shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use bbP Follow Users?
bbP Follow Users is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,430 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
When was bbP Follow Users last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on July 2, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes bbP Follow Users?
bbP Follow Users is developed and maintained by kcbluewave890.
What are the best alternatives to bbP Follow Users?
The most popular alternatives to bbP Follow Users are One User Avatar (100K+ installs), Content Aware Sidebars (30K+ installs) and wpForo Forum (20K+ installs).
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