# bbPress Custom Reply Notifications

> bbPress Custom Reply Notifications has 80+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**A simple bbPress extension to customize the email sent to forum & topic subscribers when a new topic or reply is posted.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 7,691
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+13% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Dec 17, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **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-custom-reply-notifications/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bbpress/) | #63 | 179 |
| [forums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forums/) | #13 | 45 |
| [mordauk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mordauk/) | #3 | 8 |
| [Pippin Williamson](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pippin-williamson/) | #2 | 5 |
| [replies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replies/) | #5 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 | 631 |
| forums | >100 | 6,950 |
| mordauk | #25 | 39 |
| Pippin Williamson | #11 | 34 |
| replies | >100 | 2,349 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 17, 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 Custom Reply Notificati… free?
Yes. bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… safe to use in 2026?
bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use bbPress Custom Reply Notificati…?
bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,691 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… work with WordPress 7.1?
bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… 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 Custom Reply Notificati… last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on December 17, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes bbPress Custom Reply Notificati…?
bbPress Custom Reply Notificati… is developed and maintained by Pippin Williamson.

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


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