bbPress – Admin Notes
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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 bbPress – Admin Notes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 |
| forum comments | >100 |
| forums | >100 |
| mordauk | #18 |
| notes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About bbPress – Admin Notes
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
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 privately between each other in relation to the replies.
Installation
- Activate the plugin
- Bee happy
Changelog
Fixed an issue with permissions for forum moderators
1.2.3
- Fixed an incorrect filter name
- Better defensive coding
1.2.2
- Fixed a fatal error taht occurred if bbPress wasn’t active
1.2.1
- Fixed a conflict with the bbPress Support Topic plugin, props Chris Mavricos for report and fix
1.2
- Fixed a bug with notes not showing on replies
- Fixed a bug that allowed notes to show up in comment feeds and widgets
1.1
- Added support for posting notes to topic’s lead replies
1.0.5
- Send out an email to all subscribed forum moderators when a new admin note is added
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FAQ
bbPress – Admin Notes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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