Want to build a scalable WordPress community?
Learn how Wbcom Designs empowers community owners with powerful plugins, social features, and custom solutions — all designed for growth.
Read more: https://medium.com/@divdivya/build-scalable-wordpress-communities-with-wbcom-designs-f6c051d22efd

#WordPress #BuddyPress #Communitybuilding

CVE Alert: CVE-2024-11976 - buddypress - BuddyPress - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2024-11976-buddypress-buddypress/

#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2024-11976 #buddypress #

CVE Alert: CVE-2025-14997 - buddydev - BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Field Types - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2025-14997-buddydev-buddypress-xprofile-custom-field-types/

#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2025-14997 #buddydev #buddypress-xprofile-custom-field-types

PHP updates and fixing BuddyPress Follow

BuddyPress Follow is a plugin we use to enable you to follow rather than “friend” each other. Sadly, it is not PHP 8 ready. This was holding us back both in terms of security and speed.

Today, I fixed that.

It was a four-line fix, which I shared here.

Find line 133 in buddypress-followers/_inc/bp-follow-widgets.php

Then write this instead:

The reason this works is that the function create_function() was removed in PHP 8 and was deprecated in 7.4 or thereabout.

Also, this post is the first to use the new Open Mention Tag Patterns. These are dead simple one-line paragraphs with hyperlink templates which can be used to tag your content in OpenMentions, which will ping via WebMention. Your post will then (eventually) be listed on OpenMentions.com.

By default, the writing patterns are enabled for all, but you can add dreamlogging templates if you admin a blog here and want to. You can find the code here. While, yes, you can just grab a link and use it, I think the Patterns are one step easier. Edit as you wish.

The next line was the Pattern:

This is a WordPress Development post.

#BuddyPress #bugFix #follow #plugin

🚀 BuddyPress Status v3.0.0 has landed!
🔸 New emoji picker (1500+!)
🔸 Global templates + admin tools
🔒 Stronger security and performance
🛠️ Full dev API + documentation

Note: Reactions removed to focus on core functionality.

📖 Read the full changelog here: https://wbcomdesigns.com/changelog/buddypress-status-v3-0-0/

#BuddyPress #WordPressCommunity #PluginUpdate #EmojiStatus #WbcomDesigns

🆕 Updated: BuddyPress Giphy v1.7.2
✔️ Safer
✔️ Smarter
✔️ More Reliable

GIFs just got an upgrade!
With strong security fixes, smoother error handling, and clearer setup guidance, this version makes GIF sharing even more seamless on your BuddyPress community.

👉 Read the full changelog here: https://wbcomdesigns.com/changelog/buddypress-giphy-v1-7-2/

#BuddyPress #Giphy #gif #Plugin #WordPress #Security #Update

🚀 BuddyPress Activity Filter v3.1.0 is live!
Say hello to a redesigned backend UI, vertical layout support, performance boosts, and a smoother experience for both users and developers.

This version brings major enhancements to filtering, layout control, and compatibility—crafted for a more organized and intuitive BuddyPress experience.

👉 Full changelog: https://wbcomdesigns.com/changelog/buddypress-activity-filter-v3-1-0/

#BuddyPress #Community #WordPress #Update #Plugin #Development

✅ Todo for BuddyPress & BuddyBoss v3.4.0 is now live!
What's new?

🆕 New To-Do tab icons + improved UI
🔧 Fixed key bugs with notifications, settings, timestamps, and group task duplication
🛠️ Better BuddyBoss support + cleaner code

Update now and keep your community organized → https://wbcomdesigns.com/changelog/todo-for-buddypress-buddyboss-v3-4-0/

#BuddyPress #BuddyBoss #ToDo #Plugin #Community #Tasks #PluginUpdate #WbcomDesigns

Give your members the freedom to post without fear.

BuddyPress Anonymous Activity lets them publish updates anonymously — boosting trust, openness, and mental safety.

Perfect for private groups, feedback forums, or emotional support spaces.

📎 https://wbcomdesigns.com/downloads/buddypress-anonymous-activity/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_term=plugins&utm_content=feed-link

#Anonymous #Posting #BuddyPress #Safe #Community #Design #WordPress #Plugin #BuddyBoss