bbPress Unread Posts v2
Simple Plugin which shows whether a registered user has read a Post or not.
Use with caution
bbPress Unread Posts v2 works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- No update in 10 years
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 Unread Posts v2 stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 |
| forum | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| topic | >100 |
| unread | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 8 reviews
About bbPress Unread Posts v2
From the official readme · v1.0.8Description
Simple Plugin which shows whether a registered user has read a Post or not.
You can also choose to show the number of unread Posts at Forum level.
This Plugin is an update to the older bbpress-unread-posts Plugin.
Installation
- Upload the ‘bbpress-unread-posts v2’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Optional:
- In the settings tab you can change the icons by providing an URL.
- You may also wish to enable/disable the number of unread posts.
Changelog
1.0.8
Added new functionality: amount of unread posts can be shown
1.0.7
Bugfix for forum level
1.0.6
Bugfixes and new images
1.0.5
Added an options page under the settings menu.
1.0.4
Fixed Bug with all unread button not saving
1.0.3
added a mark all as unread button
For developers
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FAQ
bbPress Unread Posts v2: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is bbPress Unread Posts v2 free?
Yes. bbPress Unread Posts v2 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is bbPress Unread Posts v2 safe to use in 2026?
bbPress Unread Posts v2 works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use bbPress Unread Posts v2?
bbPress Unread Posts v2 is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,799 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.
When was bbPress Unread Posts v2 last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on December 6, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes bbPress Unread Posts v2?
bbPress Unread Posts v2 is developed and maintained by Coronoro.
What are the best alternatives to bbPress Unread Posts v2?
The most popular alternatives to bbPress Unread Posts v2 are One User Avatar (100K+ installs), Content Aware Sidebars (30K+ installs) and wpForo Forum (20K+ installs).
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