# Best Message Board Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 message board plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Website Toolbox Forum, News Communications Hub.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Website Toolbox Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-toolbox-forums/) | 70+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Oct 13, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [News Communications Hub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-communications-hub/) | <10 | — | Dec 16, 2024 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular message board plugin for WordPress?
Website Toolbox Forum is the most popular message board plugin with 70+ active installs and a 4.6/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many message board plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “message board” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these message board plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 2 message board plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/message-board/ · Generated 2026-10-16 16:47 UTC by PageForge