# Topic Like Button for bbPress

> Topic Like Button for bbPress has 10+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Topic Like Button for bbPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Once the function bbp_topic_like_button() is placed in your bbPress topic template file it creates a div placeholder. This is the same for every user so the initial page build can be globally cached. Once the document…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,072
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+124% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 25, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dahousecatz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dahousecatz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbp-topic-like-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bbpress/) | >100 | 180 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #39 | 75 |
| [like button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like-button/) | #13 | 24 |
| [topic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/topic/) | #11 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 | 635 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| like button | >100 | 10,000 |
| topic | >100 | 2,479 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One User Avatar / User Profile Picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-user-avatar/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (41) | Aug 21, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-aware-sidebars/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (724) | Dec 9, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 3 | [wpForo Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpforo/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (390) | Sep 28, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [GD bbPress Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-bbpress-attachments/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Apr 12, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [bbp style pack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbp-style-pack/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (100) | Oct 6, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 7 | [Inline Image Upload for BBPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-upload-for-bbpress/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [bbPress Notify (No-Spam)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-notify-nospam/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (40) | Mar 11, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 9 | [GD bbPress Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-bbpress-tools/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (24) | May 24, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Private groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbp-private-groups/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (49) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topic Like Button for bbPress free?
Yes. Topic Like Button for bbPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Topic Like Button for bbPress safe to use in 2026?
Topic Like Button for bbPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Topic Like Button for bbPress?
Topic Like Button for bbPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,072 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Topic Like Button for bbPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Topic Like Button for bbPress is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Topic Like Button for bbPress need?
Topic Like Button for bbPress requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Topic Like Button for bbPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 25, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Topic Like Button for bbPress?
Topic Like Button for bbPress is developed and maintained by dahousecatz.

### What are the best alternatives to Topic Like Button for bbPress?
The most popular alternatives to Topic Like Button for bbPress are One User Avatar (100K+ installs), Content Aware Sidebars (30K+ installs) and wpForo Forum (20K+ installs).


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