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PMPro - bbPress
Paid Memberships Pro - bbPress Add On is a WordPress plugin that connects Paid Memberships Pro with the bbPress forum platform. It lets you limit who can view or take part in specific forums based on membership level, so your discussion areas become a members-only part of your site.
Install this firstPlease install the Paid Memberships Pro Plugin from here before installing the Add-ons
Go to product- Version
- 1.9.2
- Released
- Sep 29, 2026
- Developer
- Paid Memberships Pro
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in PMPro - bbPress 1.9.2
Version 1.9.2 · Sep 29, 2026
Latest
- SecurityImproved sanitization and escaping throughout the plugin to resolve Plugin Check security findings.
- ImprovedThe no access message on the forum archive now uses core PMPro message styling, and the Add On no longer loads its own stylesheet.
What it does
Running a membership site and a community forum side by side often means managing access in two places. This add on links the two so your Paid Memberships Pro levels decide who gets into which bbPress forums. You can keep certain discussions open only to paying members, set up separate forums for different tiers, and give members a reason to join or move up a level. It works through settings, so no coding is needed to set it up.
The plugin fits niche communities, learning platforms and professional membership sites that already use bbPress for discussion. When a visitor without the right level reaches a protected forum, they see a no access message. On the forum archive, that message uses the standard Paid Memberships Pro message styling, so it matches the rest of your membership notices, and the add on does not load a separate stylesheet of its own.
Best for
- Membership sites that run bbPress community forums
- Online courses with private student discussion areas
- Professional associations offering tiered member forums
Features
Restrict forums by level
Choose which membership levels can view or participate in specific bbPress forums, so only authorized members reach those discussions.
Multiple membership levels
Create different forums for different member groups or subscription packages, giving each tier its own discussion space.
Flexible visibility settings
Adjust forum visibility and participation rules to match your membership tiers or subscription types without writing any code.
Members-only forum content
Keep selected forum content available only to paid members, adding value to a membership and a reason to upgrade or renew.
Consistent no access message
The no access message on the forum archive uses core Paid Memberships Pro message styling, so it looks like your other membership notices.
No extra stylesheet
The add on relies on existing Paid Memberships Pro styling rather than loading its own stylesheet for its messages.
Sanitized and escaped output
Data handling throughout the plugin uses sanitization and escaping practices to address security checks.
PMPro - bbPress older versions
- 1.9.1Jul 211 fix
- 1.9Jun 191 new, 2 improvements
- 1.8Nov 6, 20251 new, 1 improvement
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about PMPro - bbPress
Do I need both Paid Memberships Pro and bbPress?
Yes. This add on connects the two, using your Paid Memberships Pro membership levels to control access to bbPress forums. It is built for sites that run both plugins together.
Can I give different membership levels access to different forums?
Yes. The plugin supports multiple membership levels, so you can set up separate forums for different member groups or subscription packages and control visibility and participation for each tier.
What do visitors see if they don't have access to a forum?
They see a no access message instead of the protected content. On the forum archive, this message uses the core Paid Memberships Pro message styling, so it matches the other membership notices on your site.
Do I need coding skills to set it up?
No. Forum access rules are configured through settings, so site owners can restrict forums by membership level without writing code.
Is PMPro - bbPress free?
The code of PMPro - bbPress is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of PMPro - bbPress is this?
Version 1.9.2, released Sep 29, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PMPro - bbPress?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PMPro - bbPress automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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