Where can I track BuddyPress development?
- You can test drive BuddyPress on the test site – http://testbp.org
- Ask a question on the forums
- Report bugs and view patches on the BuddyPress Trac server
- Join the #buddypress-dev IRC room on Freenode.
- Check out the BuddyPress Development Updates blog and the official BuddyPress blog
- Follow development updates on Twitter – @buddypressdev
- Join the Public Mailing List
What version of WordPress should I run?
WordPress 3.2+
Is BuddyPress a forum script?
BuddyPress is a social networking plugin for WordPress. It is not a forum script. A stripped-down forum is utilized in the BuddyPress Groups component. However, if you are looking for a traditional forum (setting up forum categories, forum administration, etc.), you can try the bbPress forum plugin.
Can I run BuddyPress on a Windows server?
Yes.
Where can I test BuddyPress if I don’t want to run my own installation?
Head to: http://testbp.org
Where do I report bugs?
Head to: http://trac.buddypress.org/newticket please sign in with your WordPress.org username and password (sign up here)
Can BuddyPress authenticate via LDAP?
Yes. You will need to install a WordPress LDAP login plugin first of all though, then add
define( 'BP_ENABLE_USERNAME_COMPATIBILITY_MODE', true );to your wp-config.php file.
Can I run multiple instances of BuddyPress in a WP Multisite installation?
No. BuddyPress can only be activated once in either the main site or a secondary blog of a WP Multisite installation. For WP multi-networks, try the approach listed in this post.
