# ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board

> ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board has 800+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 12 reviews and 377 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ForumWP works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Add a forum to your website with ForumWP.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 32,920
- **Downloads (30 days):** 377 (+13.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.9
- **Last updated:** Apr 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ultimate Member (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ultimatemember/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/forumwp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forum/) | #11 | 88 |
| [reply](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reply/) | #2 | 27 |
| [topic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/topic/) | #1 | 18 |
| [user profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-profile/) | #23 | 78 |
| [User Registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-registration/) | #12 | 57 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| forum | #14 | 7,039 |
| reply | #68 | 2,454 |
| topic | #68 | 2,480 |
| user profile | >100 | 4,850 |
| User Registration | >100 | 4,529 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 88.6%
- 2.0: 11.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (342) | Sep 29, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [wpForo Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpforo/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (390) | Sep 28, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Asgaros Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asgaros-forum/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Mar 21, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 4 | [FluentCommunity – Ultra-Fast High-Performance Social Network, Community, LMS & Online Courses](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-community/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [bbp style pack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbp-style-pack/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (100) | Oct 6, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-ajax-chat/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (215) | Aug 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [Private groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbp-private-groups/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (49) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [bbPress WP Tweaks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-wp-tweaks/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (11) | Dec 10, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [WP Discourse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-discourse/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 13, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [Toolbox for Asgaros Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toolbox-for-asgaros-forum/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (77) | May 6, 2024 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ForumWP free?
Yes. ForumWP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ForumWP safe to use in 2026?
ForumWP works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ForumWP?
ForumWP is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,920 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 377 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ForumWP work with WordPress 7.1?
ForumWP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ForumWP need?
ForumWP requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ForumWP last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.9, was released on April 1, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes ForumWP?
ForumWP is developed and maintained by Ultimate Member.

### What are the best alternatives to ForumWP?
The most popular alternatives to ForumWP are bbPress (100K+ installs), wpForo Forum (20K+ installs) and Asgaros Forum (10K+ installs).


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