# Best Unread Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 unread plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Mark New Posts, bbPress Pencil Unread, bbPress New Topics.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mark New Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mark-new-posts/) | 500+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Dec 6, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 2 | [bbPress Pencil Unread](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-pencil-unread/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Jan 13, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [bbPress New Topics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-new-topics/) | 90+ | 2.6/5 (7) | Aug 18, 2015 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [bbPress Unread Posts v2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-unread-posts-v2/) | 50+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Dec 6, 2015 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [bbPress Unread Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-unread-posts/) | 30+ | 5/5 (5) | Jan 18, 2013 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular unread plugin for WordPress?
Mark New Posts is the most popular unread plugin with 500+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many unread plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “unread” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these unread plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 unread 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/unread/ · Generated 2026-09-29 23:06 UTC by PageForge