# Simple:Press Forum

> Simple:Press Forum has 300+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 23 reviews and 686 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 86/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Simple:Press Forum is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

**The most versatile and feature-rich forum plugin for WordPress. Create unlimited forums with awesome features directly in your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 48,999
- **Downloads (30 days):** 686 (+257.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 23 reviews
- **Health score:** 86/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 6.11.15
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 2 of 2 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** simplepress (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simplepress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simplepress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [community forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/community-forum/) | #1 | 2 |
| [discussion forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discussion-forum/) | #2 | 2 |
| [forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forum/) | #18 | 87 |
| [forums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forums/) | #5 | 45 |
| [wordpress forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-forum/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| community forum | #10 | 1,178 |
| discussion forum | #6 | 266 |
| forum | #11 | 6,977 |
| forums | #12 | 6,977 |
| wordpress forum | #12 | 6,757 |

## Version adoption

- 6.11: 92.7%
- 6.10: 7.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [CM Answers – Discussion Forum Plugin for WordPress Q&A](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cm-answers/) | 300+ | 3.8/5 (86) | Jun 29, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple:Press Forum free?
Yes. Simple:Press Forum is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple:Press Forum safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Simple:Press Forum is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple:Press Forum?
Simple:Press Forum is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 48,999 times since it launched in November 2018. It was downloaded 686 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple:Press Forum work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple:Press Forum up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.7 or newer.

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

### When was Simple:Press Forum last updated?
The latest version, 6.11.15, was released on September 17, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Simple:Press Forum?
Simple:Press Forum is developed and maintained by simplepress.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple:Press Forum?
The most popular alternatives to Simple:Press Forum are CM Answers (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplepress/ · Generated 2026-09-30 22:41 UTC by PageForge