WordPress discussion plugins

bbPress is forum software for WordPress.

Asgaros Forum is the best forum-plugin for WordPress! It comes with dozens of features in a beautiful design and stays simple and fast.

An admin interface to control the default comment and trackback settings on new posts, pages and custom post types.

Completely disables comments functionality from backend and frontend. Just install it, nothing to configure!

Automatic updating of the comment block list in WordPress with antispam keys from GitHub.

Restrict access to bbPress for free or premium members by integrating bbPress with the top WordPress membership plugin Paid Memberships Pro.

Set custom avatars for users with no Gravatar. The avatar will be the first (or any other) letter of user's name on a colorful background.

Decent Comments shows what people say. A more engaging way to show comments.

Build powerful communities with Forumax. A fully standalone, feature-rich forum plugin with voting, private replies, and Elementor integration.

Integrate Ultimate Member with the forum plugin ForumWP.

Add comment subscriptions to the blog comment form.

Replace the comments on your WordPress blog posts with topics from an integrated bbPress install

This WordPress forum plugin brings everything you need to build an online community, connect with your customers, and grow without a headache.

Powerful and invisible fighter against comment spam.

A WordPress-BuddyPress plugin to set fancy custom avatars for users with no Gravatar and no profile picture.

This plugin adds user signature support to bbPress 2.0.

Add a lightweight emoji picker to the default WordPress comment textarea so visitors can insert emojis quickly.

The DMN (Hush) plugin allows you to disable comments on your WordPress site.

WP Bulletin Board (WPBB) is an easy to use forum for your Wordpress site with Facebook and Twitter features.

Universal commenting system with cross-site profiles, reputation scores, and real-time analytics.

Better bbPress Signature is signature plugin to add option for member signature for bbPress forums

Seamlessly integrate Reddit discussions and publishing capabilities into your WordPress site. Every Radle feature is now free and open source.

Enables per-post override of "Automatically close comments on posts older than" option in the WP Discussion Settings.

This plugin allows your readership to reply to your posts via Twitter and App.net using a beautiful, simple reply tool.

The Dispito comment system replaces your WordPress comment system with your comments hosted and powered by Dispito.

This plugin will create a page where authors, editors and administrators can communicate with their team.

Allows you to enable comments on posts which are older than the comment deadline set in discussion settings.

Send automated email to your blog's commenters everytime you reply their comments on the blog's comment system.

Asks commenters to write their names in the language that your blog uses.

This plugin adds some of the most-requested views for bbPress

Have the final word in a comment thread by marking a chosen comment as the 'top comment'.

BBP Auto-Close Topics will automatically close bbPress topics after an admin-specified time period.

Simple to configure and nice looking forum plugin.

Enhance community engagement with a video-enabled forum and Q&A board, supporting multimedia posts and monetization.

Allows participants to trash their replies & topics.

A powerful forum plugin for WordPress, developed by Believe Creative, enabling question-and-answer discussions.

Allows your users to reply to articles / blog posts and comments via email.

Replace Disqus with a privacy-first comment system. No tracking, no ads, 2x faster. GDPR compliant. 30-day trial available.

A modern, professional comment system for WordPress. Replace native comments with a feature-rich, customizable widget.

Build a branded online community right inside your WordPress site — no coding required.