Admin Settings Overview
A complete guide to all WB Member Blog settings. Navigate to Member Blog in your WordPress admin to access these options.
WB Member Blog Admin Overview Tab
What You’ll Learn
Overview of all settings tabs What each setting does Recommended configurations
Settings Tabs
WB Member Blog organizes settings into logical tabs:
TabWhat It ControlsOverviewPlugin status, quick links, version infoPagesRequired pages for post submission and dashboardEditorWhich editor members use to write postsAccess & PermissionsWho can create blog postsContent & CategoriesCategory options, media settings, activity integration, and whether deleting the plugin also removes members’ data
Overview Tab
The Overview tab provides quick information about your setup:
Plugin Version: Current version of WB Member Blog Detected Platform: BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, PeepSo, or Standalone Quick Links: Documentation, support, and settings shortcuts PRO Upgrade: Information about PRO features (if not using PRO)
This tab is informational only – no settings to configure here.
Pages Tab
Configure the pages that power member blogging.
Blog Post Submission Page
SettingDescriptionPurposeThe page where members write and submit new postsRequired Shortcode[bp-member-blog-form]Auto-CreateClick to generate page automatically
Member Blog Dashboard Page
SettingDescriptionPurposeThe page where members manage their existing postsRequired Shortcode[bp-member-blog]Auto-CreateClick to generate page automatically
Status Indicators:
✅ Green checkmark – Page is set up correctly ⚠️ Yellow warning – Page may be missing shortcode ❌ Red X – No page selected
Editor Tab
Choose the writing experience for your members. Three options are available:
Editor.js (Block-Style)
Best For: Modern communities wanting rich content Features: Block-based editing, inline images, headers, lists, quotes Experience: Type “/” to add blocks or just start typing
Medium Editor
Best For: Writing-focused communities Features: Distraction-free, floating toolbar on text selection Experience: Clean interface, select text for formatting options
Classic Editor (TinyMCE)
Best For: Users familiar with WordPress Features: Fixed toolbar at top, WYSIWYG editing Experience: Similar to Microsoft Word or classic WordPress
Recommendation: Start with Editor.js for the best balance of features and usability.
Access & Permissions Tab
Control who can create blog posts on your site.
Allowed User Roles
Check which WordPress roles can access blog creation:
RoleCan CreatePost StatusSubscriberIf checkedPending ReviewContributorIf checkedPending ReviewAuthorIf checkedPublishedEditorIf checkedPublishedAdministratorAlwaysPublished
Member Types (BuddyPress/BuddyBoss only)
If you use BuddyPress or BuddyBoss member types, you can restrict posting to specific types:
Empty selection: All member types can post Specific types selected: Only those types can post
How access works: A user can post if they have an allowed role OR an allowed member type.
Content & Categories Tab
Configure how members interact with categories and content.
Category Settings
SettingDescriptionAllow Custom CategoriesLet members create new categories while postingRestricted CategoriesHide specific categories from members
Media Settings
SettingDescriptionMaximum Upload SizeLimit for featured images (in MB)Delete Images with PostsRemove featured images when posts are deleted
Display Settings
SettingDescriptionPosts Per PageNumber of posts in member dashboard (1-50)Activity IntegrationCreate activity entries for new posts
Saving Your Settings
After making changes:
Click Save Changes at the bottom of each tab Clear any caching plugins if changes don’t appear immediately Some settings may require members to log out and back in
Related Docs
Pages Setup – Detailed guide on page configuration Editor Settings – In-depth editor comparison Access & Permissions – Advanced permission configuration