BuddyPress Codex

Version 2.1 is a major BuddyPress feature release. For Version 2.1, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 8311, and the Trac revision was 9032. Read the full ticket log here here. Highlights New @mentions interface – type a @ when leaving a status update or commenting on an activity item or blog post, and […]

Note: overloading and / or adding templates from plugins can be quite complex. For more detailed discussion and examples, please see: Upgrading older plugins that bundle custom templates for BP 1.7 Using BP Theme Compat in Plugins Theme Compatibility & Template Files The purpose of this page is to provide a simple example of overloading […]

On May 2, 2014, BuddyPress 2.0.1 was released to the public. This is a maintenance update. For Version 2.0.1, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 8311, and the Trac revision was 8348. Summary Fix PHP notice when the directory page of a deactivated component is included in a WP nav menu (#5545) Fix incorrect […]

Occasionally, BP friend counts and other data can get out of sync. The new Tools screen lets admins manually reset these values. Go to wp-admin Menu > Tools > BuddyPress and run repair tools one at a time only, especially on large sites. When you have a new installation, the default repair tools are for: […]

The notifications component was added to BuddyPress 1.9 and works identically to the previous core notifications functionality, but now separates everything into it’s own component. This page will give you a quick overview of it’s functionality. Functionality Overview Notifications are a central aspect of the user experience on a BuddyPress site. By default new notifications are displayed […]

We are currently working on a documentation reboot, here’s the new home of the best accurate docs (WIP). You’re very welcome to contribute to it. Updated documentation for this section is available here. There are times when prospective members cannot log in after trying to activate their accounts. BuddyPress has got you covered with a […]

Version 2.0 is a major BuddyPress feature release that introduces several new Administrative features, a number of new APIs and a slew of “under the hood” enhancements that include significant gains in performance via caching and streamlined queries. For Version 2.0, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 7892, and the Trac revision was 8279. […]

When writing BuddyPress themes and plugins, it can be essential to know the sequence in which action hooks are invoked. The diagram below is especially useful during the site loading process, and will help you make better informed choices of actions to hook into for the loading and initialization of your plugin or theme. The […]

On February 5, 2014, BuddyPress 1.9.2 was released to the public. This is a maintenance update. For Version 1.9.2, the database version (_bp_db_version in wp_options) was 7731, and the Trac revision was 7800. Summary Fix bp-default compatibility when switching themes (#5325) Better theme compatibility for themes with conditional template loaders (#5301) Fix theme compatibility sometimes […]

Some of the most powerful features of BuddyPress relate to how it enhances your multisite network. Creating a network allows your members to start their own full-powered public or private WordPress blogs. Members can track new posts and comments from public blogs across the network of sites as they are posted in the sitewide activity […]