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ZenCommunity — Real-Time Community Plugin with Messaging, Feeds, Live Chat & Support System

by Kodezen LLC · Education

Also makes 6 other plugins · 4.8K+ installs across the portfolio →

All-in-one WordPress community plugin: groups, posts, real-time chat, support tickets & live chat.

⚠ Few reviews
How scoring works →
85 Health · A
Maintenance 100/100
Rating quality 78/100
Support 70/100

85 health vs 66 average across 169 Education plugins

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.

91 / 100

Excellent listing optimization

Biggest win: Rating quality

Update recency 100/100
WP compatibility 100/100
Rating quality 54/100
Listing tuning 100/100
Support resolution 100/100

To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.

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Daily downloads

Since 2025-11-29 · 276 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

+178% vs prior 30d
14Downloads · Aug 26

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges

314

now · peak 345

31730d downloads · Aug 26

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

ZenCommunity · #26478 you FluentCommunity · #2438 wpForo Forum · #1381 Asgaros Forum · #1927

Rating trend

Star average over time · dips mark rough releases

5Stars · Aug 26

Update activity

How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.

10.6Kper 1k installs · Aug 26

Release cadence

Actively maintained
from wp.org release tags

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

4

releases in the last 12 months

2mo ago

latest release · v1.7.1

4

tagged releases on record

Recent releases

1.7.1 · 2mo ago1.7.0 · 3mo ago1.6.1 · 3mo ago1.6.0 · 3mo ago

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

Share 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.

v1.7 100%

Estimated active installs

The public count shows “30+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.

tracked estimate
30–40 ≈37

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

Install history · since 2025-11-28 · 232 observations

30Installs · Aug 26

Estimated value

What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.

Est. annual revenue

N/A

Est. acquisition value

N/A

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. The recent download trend is too spiky to read.

Details

Version
2.0.1
Last updated
5d ago
Added
2025-11-27
Requires WP
6.8
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
7.4

Recent reviews

All reviews on wp.org ↗
  1. Vassos Hadjivassiliou
    2mo 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 ↗
  2. Isaac Eboji
    9mo 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 Hive

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Low memory footprint
Low page-speed impact
Runs on latest PHP + WP
No PHP errors
No JS errors
Activates cleanly
No resource errors
No external HTTP errors
Optimized database use
Frequently updated

Languages

via translate.wordpress.org

Translated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Czech 52%
Korean 46%

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

  1. 2026-08-07 20+ → 30+ up after 26 days in tier
  2. 2026-07-12 10+ → 20+ up after 13 days in tier
  3. 2026-06-29 20+ → 10+ down after 1 days in tier
  4. 2026-06-28 10+ → 20+ up after 3 days in tier
  5. 2026-06-25 20+ → 10+ down after 13 days in tier
  6. 2026-06-12 30+ → 20+ down after 1 days in tier
  7. 2026-06-11 20+ → 30+ up after 8 days in tier
  8. 2026-06-03 10+ → 20+ up after 4 days in tier

Competes with

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ZenCommunity — Real-Time Community Plugin with Messaging, Feeds, Live Chat & Support System: 30+ active installs, 5.0★ (3 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/zencommunity