Sample data for bbPress
Use this plugin to create dummy data for users, forum, topics, replies to see how bbPress works or to test your own plugin or theme with bbPress. Run this for unit testing, performance checks,
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Sample data for bbPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sample data for bbPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbPress | >100 |
| sample data | >100 |
| unit testing | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Sample data for bbPress
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Sample data for bbpress
Use this plugin to create dummy data for users, forum, topics, replies to see how bbPress works or to test your own plugin or theme with bbPress.
Run this for unit testing, performance checks, …
Starting point: Tools > bbPress SampleData
Credits to:
- Stephen Edgar for his structure and data in https://bbpress.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/2516
- Daniel Dvorkin for his ideas and approach in bbpFauxData (https://github.com/MZAWeb/bbpFauxData)
- Rob Mehew for his view on adding dummy data on https://www.epicwebs.co.uk/bbpress-tutorials/test-data-for-bbpress-plugin/
Installation
Option 1:
- On your dashboard, go to Plugins > Add new
- Search for Sample data for bbPress
- Install and activate the plugin
- Run bbPress SampleData from Tools
Option 2:
- Unzip the contents to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Run bbPress SampleData from Tools
For developers
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FAQ
Sample data for bbPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Sample data for bbPress free?
Yes. Sample data for bbPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sample data for bbPress safe to use in 2026?
Sample data for bbPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sample data for bbPress?
Sample data for bbPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,822 times since it launched in February 2020. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sample data for bbPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Sample data for bbPress is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Sample data for bbPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 18, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Sample data for bbPress?
Sample data for bbPress is developed and maintained by Pascal Casier.
What are the best alternatives to Sample data for bbPress?
The most popular alternatives to Sample data for bbPress are One User Avatar (100K+ installs), Content Aware Sidebars (30K+ installs) and wpForo Forum (20K+ installs).
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