BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only for WordPress Plugin Directory
By r-a-y
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 3 reviews, as of July 11, 2026.
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by r-a-y. With a rating of 5.0★ from 3 reviews.
AppRanks data: BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only ranks #0 in Buddypress on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Spam category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 3 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by r-a-y — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only works
By default, any member on your BuddyPress site is allowed to send private messages to anyone in your userbase.
This plugin only allows friends and site administrators to send private messages. Thus, acting as another deterrent from illegitimate users.
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Category rankings
As of Jul 11, 2026- Buddypress#0of 83Top 1%
- Message#0of 29Top 1%
- Pm#0of 2Top 1%
- Private message#0of 4Top 1%
- Spam#0of 541Top 1%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only stands in the Spam category
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only ranks #0 of 541 apps in the Spam category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only?
BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 3 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Spam category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by r-a-y.
Who uses BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only?
Currently around 30 active stores have installed BuddyPress Private Messages for Friends Only. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Spam category on WordPress.