Upgrading from an earlier version of BuddyPress? No problem, please follow the instructions that match your situation.
BACKUP – this cannot be emphasized enough! Make a copy of your database and all files before upgrading. There have been major changes in the latest version of BuddyPress and you will want a copy of your existing setup to fall back on if needed.
Upgrading from 1.1 to 1.2
- Deactivate any BuddyPress plugins and then deactivate BuddyPress.
- If you are not running the default BuddyPress theme or a child of the bp-sn-parent theme, please download, install and activate the BuddyPress backwards compatibility plugin.
- Download BuddyPress and overwrite your existing copy.
- Delete “bp-default” and “bp-sn-parent” from your themes directory.
- If you are using your own custom theme you will need to add
define( 'BP_CLASSIC_TEMPLATE_STRUCTURE', true );to your wp-config.php file above the “stop editing” line. - Activate BuddyPress. You do not need to move any themes in this version.
Upgrading from 1.0 to 1.2
To upgrade from BuddyPress 1.0 to 1.2 you will first need to download version 1.1 and upgrade manually by overwriting the existing BuddyPress plugin folder. Once you are running 1.1, please follow the instructions for upgrading from 1.1.
It’s important to note that if you are still using the old two theme setup (member theme & home theme) then this will no longer work in version 1.2. You will need to merge your theme into one. If you are running a standard WordPress theme as the home theme, you may want to read this guide to running BuddyPress on a sub blog. If you are running a bbPress integration you will need to run through the bbPress connection wizard under “BuddyPress > Forums Setup > Use Existing install..” in your wp-admin area after upgrading to 1.2.
