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BuddyBoss Platform
BuddyBoss Platform is an open-source WordPress plugin for building your own online community. It adds member profiles, activity feeds, social groups, private messaging and discussion forums, and it works alongside course and membership plugins so you can run a social network, learning site or members area on WordPress.
- Version
- 3.6.1
- Released
- Oct 13, 2026
- Developer
- BuddyBoss
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan
What’s new in BuddyBoss Platform 3.6.1
Version 3.6.1
Latest
- FixedBug: Activity - Fixed PHP warnings in activity feed caused by invalid cached activity data
- FixedBug: Core - Fixed a security issue in how activity post drafts are saved
- FixedBug: Core - Fixed an issue where Private Website protection did not fully cover some restricted content
- FixedBug: Core - Fixed an issue where Private Website protection did not fully cover file download links
- FixedBug: Groups - Fixed a permissions issue with creating folders in group documents
- FixedBug: Groups - Fixed an out-of-memory error that could occur when uploading media in very large groups
- FixedBug: LearnDash - Fixed an issue cached API responses, causing the app's course screen to show placeholder content instead of the actual course curriculum
- FixedBug: Media - Fixed an issue where profile completion did not recognize avatars and cover photos when media offloading was enabled
What it does
Running a community on a third-party social network means living with someone else's rules and limits. This plugin brings those community tools onto your own WordPress site, so you keep ownership of your content, member data and discussions. Members get profiles, activity streams, groups, forums and private messages, and the plugin places no caps on the number of members, courses, groups, forums or admins you can have.
The plugin fits sites that combine community with teaching or paid access. It connects with LMS tools such as LearnDash and LifterLMS for student dashboards and course discussions, and with MemberPress and Restrict Content Pro for controlling who sees what. It also works with WooCommerce, Zoom, YouTube Live, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO and AutomatorWP. Developers can extend it through its REST API and open source code.
Best for
- Social networks and niche online communities
- Online course sites using LearnDash or LifterLMS
- Membership sites that combine paid content with discussion
Features
Activity feeds and groups
Members can post to activity streams, join social groups, share documents in group folders and talk in discussion forums, giving your site the core pieces of a social network.
Customizable member profiles
Build detailed member profiles and define member types, so different kinds of users can be organized and presented in ways that suit your community.
Private messaging
Members can send each other private messages, which keeps one-to-one conversations inside your site instead of on outside apps.
Course site support
Integrates with LearnDash and LifterLMS to add student dashboards, document management and course discussion forums to your learning site.
Membership access control
Works with MemberPress and Restrict Content Pro to restrict content to the right members, alongside private groups for more exclusive spaces.
Live streams and group calls
Host live streams and group video calls through Zoom and YouTube Live integrations, useful for virtual events, classes and member meetups.
Admin and moderation tools
Administrative controls and moderation features help you manage members and content and keep discussions safe for everyone taking part.
Two-factor authentication for members
Members can set up and manage two-factor authentication from their account security settings, and it works together with the social login feature.
BuddyBoss Platform older versions
- 3.6.0Oct 61 improvement, 5 fixes
- 3.5.1Sep 297 fixes
- 3.5.0Sep 211 new, 18 fixes
- 3.4.4Sep 3
- 3.4.3Aug 28
- 3.4.2Aug 13
- 3.4.1Aug 7
- 3.4.0Aug 6
- 3.3.0Jul 30
- 3.2.0Jul 27
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
88 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about BuddyBoss Platform
Can I use this to build a full social network on WordPress?
Yes. It provides member profiles, activity feeds, social groups, private messaging and discussion forums. There are no limits on members, groups or forums, so the community can grow as large as you need it to.
Does it work with my LMS plugin?
BuddyBoss Platform integrates with LearnDash and LifterLMS. With them you can offer student dashboards, document management and discussion forums tied to your courses, so learners can interact with each other around the material.
Can I restrict content to paying members?
Yes, through integrations with membership plugins such as MemberPress and Restrict Content Pro. You can also create private groups and member types to organize who has access to which parts of the community.
Can developers customize it?
It is open source, with hundreds of built-in options, a REST API, supported APIs and documentation. Developers can access the source code to adjust and extend how the plugin works for a specific project.
Is BuddyBoss Platform free?
The code of BuddyBoss Platform is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of BuddyBoss Platform is this?
Version 3.6.1, released Oct 13, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update BuddyBoss Platform?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of BuddyBoss Platform automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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