Post Comments as bbPress Topics
Replace the comments on your WordPress blog posts with topics from an integrated bbPress install
Solid choice
Post Comments as bbPress Topics is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Post Comments as bbPress To… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbPress | #12 |
| comments | #66 |
| discussion | #46 |
| forum | >100 |
| topic | #8 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 18 reviews
About Post Comments as bbPress Topics
From the official readme · v2.2.9Description
Adds an option to the Discussion meta box to use a bbPress topic instead of WordPress comments, and displays that topic beneath the post on your site.
You can let the plugin create a new topic for you in the forum of your choice, or specify an existing topic to attach to the post.
A topic can be attached to as many posts as you’d like, but only one topic can currently be attached to a post.
Installation
- Extract the plugin archive
- Upload plugin files to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
I don’t see the Discussion meta box. Where is it?
See this article for a quick tip on how to toggle the Discussion meta box.
Changelog
Bug fix for posts created with front-end editors and theme improvements NOTE: If you have copied the comments-bbpress.php file to your theme, read the changelog and check the new file for important changes.
2.2.9
*updated to correct error on Copy post comments to new topics
2.2.8
*updated to correct errors on selecting existing topic
2.2.7
*updated to correct errors on saving drafts and fix isssues where the ‘classic editor’ plugin was being used
2.2.4
*further updated prior to re-open
2.2.3
*further updated prior to re-open
2.2.2
*updated prior to re-open
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FAQ
Post Comments as bbPress Topics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Post Comments as bbPress Topics free?
Yes. Post Comments as bbPress Topics is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post Comments as bbPress Topics safe to use in 2026?
Post Comments as bbPress Topics is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post Comments as bbPress Topics?
Post Comments as bbPress Topics is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 37,261 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post Comments as bbPress Topics work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Post Comments as bbPress Topics up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress a recent version or newer.
When was Post Comments as bbPress Topics last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.9, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Post Comments as bbPress Topics?
Post Comments as bbPress Topics is developed and maintained by Robin W.
What are the best alternatives to Post Comments as bbPress Topics?
The most popular alternatives to Post Comments as bbPress Topics are One User Avatar (100K+ installs), Content Aware Sidebars (30K+ installs) and wpForo Forum (20K+ installs).
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