BuddyPress Status Documentation
BuddyPress profile headers show a name and avatar but nothing about what the member is doing or feeling right now. BuddyPress Status lets members set a mood or status with a custom icon and tagline that appears beside their name in
BuddyPress Status
Section titled “BuddyPress Status”BuddyPress Status adds Twitter-style status updates to your BuddyPress community. Members can post a short message (up to 140 characters), attach an emoji, and optionally express what they are feeling or doing — all from their BuddyPress profile page.
The plugin integrates directly into BuddyPress without requiring theme changes. Status messages appear next to usernames on profile pages and in the members directory.
What you can do with this plugin
Section titled “What you can do with this plugin”- Let members share short status updates from their profile
- Display a current status and emoji beside a member’s username
- Show statuses in the BuddyPress members directory listing
- Let members pick a feeling or activity to attach to their status (e.g. “watching a movie”, “feeling happy”)
- Pre-define suggested statuses that all members can choose from (Global Status)
- Restrict which user roles can post status updates
- Customize or extend the plugin using actions, filters, and a JavaScript API
Documentation sections
Section titled “Documentation sections”| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | How the plugin works, requirements, installation, and first use |
| Settings | All admin settings — General, Feeling & Activities, Global Status |
| Developer Guide | Hooks, filters, JavaScript API, and CSS classes for customization |
Quick links
Section titled “Quick links”- Installation — Upload and activate the plugin
- First-Time Setup — What to configure right after activation
- Posting a Status — Member-facing walkthrough
- General Settings — Enable/disable display options and set role access
- Hooks & Filters — PHP extension points
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- WordPress 3.1.0 or higher (tested up to 6.9)
- BuddyPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 8.1 or higher (CI-tested on 8.1, 8.2, 8.3; no minimum enforced in plugin code)
See the Getting Started section for the full compatibility matrix.
Plugin version
Section titled “Plugin version”This documentation covers version 3.2.1. If you are on an older version, some settings or features may differ.