ZenCommunity – Community, Forum, Social Network, Chat & Support Tickets
by Kodezen LLC · Education
Also makes 10 other plugins · 5.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Build a modern online community in WordPress: spaces, social feeds, discussion forum, events, polls, member profiles, chat and support tickets.
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Health
A 92/100
Few reviews
Active installs
30+
≈30 estimated
Momentum
+22%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “lms”, “membership” and “social network” for “community forum”, “course catalog” and “support tickets”. “lms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “community forum” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “membership” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “course catalog” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “social network” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “support tickets” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
92 health vs 69 average across 280 Education plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.9%
of downloads still active
At least 30 of 3.5K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Education plugin keeps 1.1%, across 176 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Education plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 15 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 6 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 3 reviews, smoothed to 4.15★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
10 of 10 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
46
Momentum
Holding steady
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 25d
41%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 25d
-0.4
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| community forum | #7 | #23 | — |
| discussion forum | #10 | #22 | up 4 |
| forum your tag | #16 | #23 | down 1 |
| community your tag | #17 | #23 | up 1 |
| support tickets | #17 | #22 | down 4 |
| social network your tag | #18 | #24 | — |
| network | #20 | #23 | — |
| tickets | #23 | #24 | up 1 |
| course catalog | #15 | #19 | down 1 |
| forum polls | #11 | #17 | up 2 |
| discussion forum plugin | #14 | #24 | — |
| scorm | #23 | #11 | up 1 |
| community chat | #15 | #22 | up 2 |
| e tickets | #16 | #21 | up 2 |
| forum support | #21 | #23 | 0 |
| lms your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| membership your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
79 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 15 listed. 64 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “lms”, “membership” and “social network” for “community forum”, “course catalog” and “support tickets”. “lms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “community forum” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “membership” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “course catalog” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “social network” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “support tickets” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “forum”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 27 Nov 2025 · 339 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 775 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #23,000 to #24,800, alongside the other plugins at 30+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
Downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites.
Not enough installs to measure. This needs at least 100 active sites; below that, a handful of downloads reads as tens of thousands.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
15
releases in the last 12 months
6d ago
latest release · v3.0.6 · 26 Oct 2026
15
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “30+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band today and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 30.
At the current install trend, crossing 40+ in roughly 174 days.
Install history since 28 Nov 2025
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Vassos Hadjivassiliou4mo ago
ZenCommunity has so much potential. More than ever, people are looking to build their own communities instead of relying on social media platforms, and this plugin makes that possible in a clean and user-friendly way. The support is fantastic, and the team behind it is amazing. I’m excited to see where the team takes it next. Thank you for creating such amazing plugins
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Isaac Eboji11mo ago
If you’re looking for a WordPress community plugin that combines thoughtful design, powerful features, and outstanding support, ZenCommunity deserves serious consideration. After integrating it into my workflow, I’ve seen first-hand how effectively it supports structured, meaningful engagement within a growing online community. A Smart and Scalable Community Structure ZenCommunity’s approach to organising content through Collections and Groups immediately sets it apart. This framework keeps discussions tidy and intuitive, making it ideal for product communities, membership hubs, or any group-oriented environment. As your community expands, this structure scales naturally with it. Outstanding Customer Support From Kodezen One of ZenCommunity’s greatest strengths is the quality of support behind it. The Kodezen team consistently demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and technical expertise. Every support ticket I submitted was handled quickly and thoroughly. Their ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently—especially when you provide detailed information—gives real confidence in the product. This level of support is not common in the WordPress plugin ecosystem, and it significantly enhances the value of the plugin. Forward-Thinking Development and Strong Future Potential Even in its current state, ZenCommunity is a powerful solution. But what makes it even more compelling is Kodezen’s commitment to continuous improvement. Updates are frequent, intentional, and clearly benefit real users. Final Thoughts ZenCommunity is a standout choice for anyone building a community-driven WordPress site. Its thoughtful design, strong architecture, and exceptional support make it a plugin that delivers real value—both now and in the future. If you need a reliable community plugin backed by a team that truly cares, ZenCommunity is an excellent investment.
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Build a modern online community in WordPress: spaces, social feeds, discussion forum, events, polls, member..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 8 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 8 of 8 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Block editor, LearnDash, LifterLMS, Multisite and 2 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 11 headings and 7 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,394 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-11-01 10+ → 30+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2026-10-28 30+ → 10+ down after 26 days in tier
- 2026-10-02 20+ → 30+ up after 8 days in tier
- 2026-09-24 30+ → 20+ down after 48 days in tier
- 2026-08-07 20+ → 30+ up after 26 days in tier
- 2026-07-12 10+ → 20+ up after 13 days in tier
- 2026-06-29 20+ → 10+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-06-28 10+ → 20+ up after 3 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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FluentCommunity – Ultra-Fast High-Performance Social Network, Community, LMS & Online Courses 8K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags A -
Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin 200K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
wpForo Forum 20K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A - U Ultimate Member – reCAPTCHA 20K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags D
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Asgaros Forum 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags B -
Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress 5K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags B
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