ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Add a forum to your website with ForumWP.
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.
- Small user base (800+ active installs)
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 ForumWP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| forum | #14 |
| reply | #68 |
| topic | #68 |
| user profile | >100 |
| User Registration | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.6 from 12 reviews
About ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
From the official readme · v2.1.9Description
ForumWP is a forum plugin which adds an online forum to your website. With ForumWP you can easily create forums and allow users to create topics and write replies.
Features of the plugin include:
- Forum visibility
- Forum styling
- Topics list
- Topics search
- Replies list
- Sub-replies and sorting
- User login & registration
- Profile page
- Easy settings
- Manage forums, topics and replies
- Manage modules and email settings
Read about all of the plugin’s features at ForumWP
Documentation & Support
Got a problem or need help with ForumWP? Head over to our documentation and perform a search of the knowledge base. If you can’t find a solution to your issue then you can create a topic on the support forum.
Installation
- Activate the plugin
- That’s it. Go to ForumWP > Settings to customize plugin options
- For more details, please visit the official Documentation page.
Changelog
This version fixes a security related bug. Upgrade immediately.
2.1.9: April 01, 2026
- Fixed: PHP Notice: Function WP_Scripts::add was called incorrectly.
- Fixed: PHP Notice: Function WP_Styles::add was called incorrectly.
2.1.8: February 18, 2026
- Fixed: An issue with installation on some servers that prevent DB table creation without a primary key. The
fmwp_topic_viewstable now has a primary key. - Fixed: An instance of incorrect function usage in the admin notice message.
2.1.7: December 16, 2025
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Fixed: Security issue CVE-2025-13746.
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Cached and optimized/minified assets(JS/CSS) must be flushed/re-generated after upgrade.
2.1.6: December 02, 2025
- Added: Action hook
fmwp_user_update_profile_notificationsfor 3rd-party integrations after User Profile > Notifications update. - Fixed: Delete permanently forum/topic action from the frontend.
2.1.5: November 20, 2025
- Added: Site Health information and filter hook
fmwp_debug_information_pagesto extend it. - Updated:
select2JS library 4.0.7 -> 4.0.13. - Added:
select2JS library localization init. - Fixed: Security vulnerability related to pin/unpin and lock/unlock topic actions.
- Fixed: User Profile loading tabs on fast click.
- Fixed: Topic add/edit popup initialization and displaying.
- Fixed: 3rd-party integration of the email notification templates. Changed initialization priority.
- Fixed: Forum Icon select dropdown in wp-admin.
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Fixed: Small PHP notices and warnings.
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Cached and optimized/minified assets(JS/CSS) must be flushed/re-generated after upgrade.
2.1.4: June 04, 2025
- Added: Action hooks ‘fmwp_change_template_part’, ‘fmwp_before_user_topics_shortcode’, ‘fmwp_before_user_replies_shortcode’ for 3rd-party integrations.
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Fixed: Loading textdomain for compatibility with WordPress 6.7 and 6.8.
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Templates required update:
- js/forum-row.php
Screenshots
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FAQ
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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 32,887 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 371 times in the last 30 days.
Does ForumWP work with WordPress 7.1?
ForumWP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. 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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