# bbPress – Admin Notes

> bbPress – Admin Notes has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** bbPress – Admin Notes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple extension that allows forum admins and editors to leave notes on topic replies. If you run a support forum, or any other community forum, this is a great way for forum moderators to communicate…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,086
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+25.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pippin Williamson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mordauk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress-admin-notes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bbpress/) | >100 | 179 |
| [forum comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forum-comments/) | #1 | 1 |
| [forums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forums/) | #25 | 45 |
| [mordauk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mordauk/) | #6 | 8 |
| [notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notes/) | #48 | 106 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 | 634 |
| forum comments | >100 | 1,495 |
| forums | >100 | 6,977 |
| mordauk | #18 | 39 |
| notes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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) | Sep 29, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 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 bbPress – Admin Notes free?
Yes. bbPress – Admin Notes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is bbPress – Admin Notes safe to use in 2026?
bbPress – Admin Notes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use bbPress – Admin Notes?
bbPress – Admin Notes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,086 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does bbPress – Admin Notes work with WordPress 7.1?
bbPress – Admin Notes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was bbPress – Admin Notes last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on September 27, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes bbPress – Admin Notes?
bbPress – Admin Notes is developed and maintained by Pippin Williamson.

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


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