What is BuddyPress?

BuddyPress is an official WordPress plugin that adds community and social networking features to any site. It provides member profiles, activity streams, user groups and private messaging.

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Key facts

CategoryForums & Community
Best forWordPress sites needing member communities and social features
LicenceFree and open source
InstallationOne click, no setup
Official sitebuddypress.org

Highlights

Member profiles

Activity streams

User groups


BuddyPress FAQs

Common questions about running BuddyPress on our hosting, answered.

What is BuddyPress?
BuddyPress is an official WordPress plugin that adds community and social networking features to any site. It provides member profiles, activity streams, user groups and private messaging.
Can I install BuddyPress with one click?
Yes. BuddyPress installs in a single click from your hosting control panel, with no manual setup, and is ready to use in seconds.
Is BuddyPress free to use?
Yes. BuddyPress is free and open source, so there are no licence fees to run it on your hosting.
What hosting do I need for BuddyPress?
BuddyPress runs on our web hosting and managed cloud plans, both with free SSL, daily backups and one-click installs included.


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