# WP User Groups

> WP User Groups has 600+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews and 941 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 79/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP User Groups is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 79/100 on our health check.

**Group WordPress users with custom taxonomies and terms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 42,080
- **Downloads (30 days):** 941 (+66% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 79/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.7.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John James Jacoby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnjamesjacoby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-groups/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [group](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/group/) | #6 | 39 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | #20 | 203 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | #55 | 294 |
| [term](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/term/) | #10 | 49 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #35 | 292 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| group | #16 | 6,343 |
| profile | >100 | 6,491 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,472 |
| term | #80 | 10,000 |
| user | #58 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 48.5%
- 2.7: 26.2%
- 2.4: 25.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress/) | 90K+ | 4.1/5 (375) | Jul 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 3 | [WP Telegram Widget and Join Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram-widget/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | May 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [WPC Grouped Product for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-grouped-product/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (27) | Sep 22, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [Invite Anyone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/invite-anyone/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Aug 19, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Stock Dependencies for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-stock-dependencies/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Oct 11, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [Goodlayers Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/goodlayers-blocks/) | 100+ | — | Mar 26, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 9 | [Website Toolbox Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-toolbox-forums/) | 70+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Oct 13, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Plugin Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-grouper/) | 60+ | 4.7/5 (23) | May 29, 2018 | 41/100 |
| 11 | [BuddyPress Restrict Group Creation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-restrict-group-creation/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 20, 2024 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP User Groups free?
Yes. WP User Groups is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP User Groups safe to use in 2026?
WP User Groups is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 79/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP User Groups?
WP User Groups is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 42,080 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 941 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP User Groups work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP User Groups up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does WP User Groups need?
WP User Groups requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP User Groups last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.1, was released on October 10, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes WP User Groups?
WP User Groups is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.

### What are the best alternatives to WP User Groups?
The most popular alternatives to WP User Groups are BuddyPress (90K+ installs), WP Telegram (Auto Post and… (30K+ installs) and WP Telegram Widget and Join… (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-groups/ · Generated 2026-10-16 08:13 UTC by PageForge