Topic Like Button for bbPress
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Topic Like Button for bbPre… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 |
| like | >100 |
| like button | >100 |
| topic | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Topic Like Button for bbPress
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 is ready an ajax request checks if the current user has liked the current topic and then
displays a like or unlike button.
Upon clicking the button a ajax request is sent to save the updated topic likes.
Topic likes are stored as post meta attached to the topic.
Additional Info
The plugin cannot be activated without bbPress first being activated.
If bbPress is deactivated then this plugin will deactivate itself.
Credits
Thanks to elhardoum author of bbp-messages for inspiration for the CheckReady class.
Installation
The easiest way to install this plugin is to go to Add New in the Plugins section of your blog admin and search for
“bbPress Topic Like Button.” On the far right side of the search results, click “Install.”
If the automatic process above fails, follow these simple steps to do a manual install:
- Extract the contents of the zip file into your
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Topic Like Button for bbPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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