BuddyPress Codex

Version 2.8.1 is a BuddyPress maintenance release, released on February 22, 2017. For Version 2.8.1, the database version (bp_db_version in wp_options) was 11105, and the Trac revision was r11445. Read the full ticket log here. Fixes Groups: Fix bug in the syntax of a apply_filters_ref_array() call. (#7420) XProfile: Fix regression in 2.8.0 that prevented some […]

Version 2.8.0 is a major BuddyPress feature release. For Version 2.8.0, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 11105, and the Trac revision was 11431. Read the full ticket log here. Highlights Modernizing the Codebase To continue the migration of legacy code to modern standards and techniques necessary for the BP REST API project and […]

Version 2.7.1 is a BuddyPress maintenance release. For Version 2.7.1, the database version (bp_db_version in wp_options) was 11105, and the Trac revision was r11225. Read the full ticket log here. Fixes Core: Grant the ‘bp_xprofile_change_field_visibility’ cap to logged-out users. (#7298) xprofile: Fix regression being unable to select year in date field type. (#7300) Groups: Improve […]

In BuddyPress 2.7 we introduce some new features that specifically require template adjustment. These changes are of importance for theme developers who may have overloaded the templates to the themes directory and these will need to be updated from the details here. If you are simply inheriting templates then there is no need to worry. […]

Version 2.7.0 is a major BuddyPress feature release. For Version 2.7.0, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 11105, and the Trac revision was 11202. Read the full ticket log here. Highlights Groups Query Overhaul Huge performance improvements on sites using persistent caching. Learn more about the Groups Query rewrite. Improved Profile Date Field New […]

Starting with version 2.8, the minimum version of PHP required to run BuddyPress is 5.3. Why the change? PHP is the server-side programming language that powers WordPress and BuddyPress. Old versions of PHP are potentially unstable and insecure, and are missing some features that can be used to make BuddyPress faster and more powerful. The […]

BP supports the latest versions of PHP BuddyPress supports all stable versions of PHP officially supported by the PHP project. For the best security and performance, site admins are strongly encouraged to run the latest stable PHP. BuddyPress 6.0.0 will require at least PHP 5.6 Legacy PHP support In addition to the official supported releases, […]

Version 2.6.0 is a major BuddyPress feature release. For Version 2.6.0, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 10469, and the Trac revision was 10898. Read the full ticket log here here. BuddyPress 2.6.0 will require WordPress 4.1.0 Highlights Activity Embeds If you are using WordPress 4.5+, copy the permalink URL of the activity of […]

Version 2.5.0 is a major BuddyPress feature release. For Version 2.5.0, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 10469, and the Trac revision was 10625. Read the full ticket log here. Highlights Customizable BuddyPress Emails Keep your users coming back with beautiful and flexible email notifications. Edit the content of your emails, create new email […]

Version 2.4.0 is a major BuddyPress feature release. For Version 2.4.0, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 10071, and the Trac revision was 10321. Read the full ticket log here here. Highlights BuddyPress Cover Images Built on top of the BuddyPress Attachments API, Cover Images beautify your profile or group header. Thanks to the […]