Ziggeo Video for bbPress
This plugin brings video player and recorder (including screen recording) to bbPress forum/community by utilizing the powerful and award winning Ziggeo for video. Please note that you need to install and setup Ziggeo…
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Ziggeo Video for bbPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
- Needs PHP 8.4 or newer
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Ziggeo Video for bbPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| forum | >100 |
| video | >100 |
| video forum | >100 |
| video messages | >100 |
| ziggeo | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 2 reviews
About Ziggeo Video for bbPress
From the official readme · v1.6.1Description
This plugin brings video player and recorder (including screen recording) to bbPress forum/community by utilizing the powerful and award winning Ziggeo for video. Please note that you need to install and setup Ziggeo plugin first. This plugin is offered as an extension of the same.
Who is this for?
Do you run a trendy forum?
Do you provide support on your forum?
Are you looking to make it easy to share and create video guides?
Is your community set around video?
Want to be part of the video revolution?
If any of the above was yes, you want this plugin!
Benefits
Makes it super easy to make your forum all around video. It is also very simple to make it possible for your support forum to make things end-user friendly. Most issues are best seen and described by creating a screen recording. With this plugin you will be able to do just that, and so much more.
Installation
- Upload plugin zip file to your plugins directory. Usually that would be to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That is it or
- Use the Plugins Add new section to find the plugin and install
Frequently asked questions
How does it work?
The plugin combines and extends the reach of Ziggeo plugin to your bbPress forum. In old ages people would share the links to their videos on various platforms. Often videos get removed, or moved and you end up with different or missing content. With Ziggeo powered recorders and player it is quick, simple and easy to add video to your bbPress forum. Plus it allows you to keep in control of your content. By installing this plugin it offers you few options that allow you to set up how Ziggeo core plugin is used on your bbPress plugin pages.
Where does integration happen?
This plugin allows you to pick where the plugin will be integrated to. By default you will allow all community members that see the form to also be able to add the videos into their replies. It is quick and simple and there are many options. From screen recording, video and just audio. All you have to do is to set and enjoy it 🙂
Which bbPress plugins does it support?
We made this in a way that should make it possible to just install and have it work in other bbPress plugins as well. Of course depending on how that plugin works. If you want to have it supprot some specific plugin, or you know it supports, let us know. Want to add support to some other bbPress plugin yourself? Would be happy to hear about it. Please do let us know using one of the methods mentioned in the How can I get some support section bellow.
How can I get some support
We provide active support to all that have any questions or need any assistance with our plugin or our service. To submit your questions simply go to our Help Center. Alternatively just send us an email to support@ziggeo.com.
I have an idea or suggestion
Please go to our WordPress forum and add your suggestion within it. This allows everyone to see and vote on it and us to determine what should be next.
Changelog
Improvement: Medium editor update is now done differently to provide better support for the same
1.6
- Support: Added support for Medium editor used by the BuddyBoss with bbPress.
1.5
- Fix: bbPress is now respecting the integrations template that you set in setting. It is also properly processing different types of parameters found in the template code.
1.4
- Improvement: Plugin will now look for the global integrations recorder and use its parameter to create its recorder
1.3
- Improvement: Made Dashboard page creation for settings only work if the Ziggeo core plugin is installed with newer version supporting the call, helping avoid hidden error if it is not.
- Improvement: Added a check if core plugin is installed and available. If not, instead of silent fail, show warning.
1.2
- Utilizing new way to add the link for plugin settings.
- Also includes support for Addons page in Ziggeo core plugin
1.1
- Better handling of initial option values and their use later on.
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FAQ
Ziggeo Video for bbPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Ziggeo Video for bbPress free?
Yes. Ziggeo Video for bbPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Ziggeo Video for bbPress safe to use in 2026?
Ziggeo Video for bbPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Ziggeo Video for bbPress?
Ziggeo Video for bbPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,941 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does Ziggeo Video for bbPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Ziggeo Video for bbPress is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Ziggeo Video for bbPress need?
Ziggeo Video for bbPress requires PHP 8.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Ziggeo Video for bbPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on March 30, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Ziggeo Video for bbPress?
Ziggeo Video for bbPress is developed and maintained by BaneD.
What are the best alternatives to Ziggeo Video for bbPress?
The most popular alternatives to Ziggeo Video for bbPress are bbPress (100K+ installs), wpForo Forum (20K+ installs) and Asgaros Forum (10K+ installs).
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