BP Profile Search vs Wbcom Designs – BuddyPress Member Reviews

BP Profile Search is a member search and member directories plugin for BuddyPress. It provides: A form builder to build the member search forms The [bps_directory] shortcode to customize the BuddyPress Members directory, or to build additional member directories Each search form has a target directory. When you run a search, you are redirected to the form’s target directory, filtered according to your search. Build a search form With the form builder you can: Add, edit, rearrange, and remove the search fields Use as search fields the BuddyPress profile fields, the users and usermeta data (including roles), the BuddyPress user groups, and the user taxonomies (including BuddyPress member types) Use search by distance fields when you install the free companion plugin BP Distance Search Select, for each search field, one of the available search modes Select the BuddyPress Members directory, or one of the member directories built with this plugin, as the target directory Select the form template to display your form If in doubt, use the Help tab above the screen title The form template works just like any other BuddyPress template. To override a form template, copy it to the buddypress/members directory in your theme’s root, then edit the new copy according to your needs. Display a search form After you build your search form, you can display it: In its target directory, using the option Add Form to Directory in the form settings In a sidebar or widget area, using the widget Profile Search In a post or page, using the shortcode [bps_form] Run a search On the front-end, when you hit the Search button in a form, BP Profile Search shows the form’s target directory filtered according to your search. Both the All Members tab and the My Friends tab are filtered. Additionally, the plugin: Displays an active filters section containing the active search filters and a Clear button to clear them Displays for each member a member details section containing the values of the searched fields Adds to the Order By drop-down the options to sort the directory by the searched fields The active filters section and the member details section are displayed by two dedicated templates, that can be overridden just like any other BuddyPress template. Build a member directory With the [bps_directory] shortcode you can: Customize the BuddyPress Members directory, or build additional member directories Add hidden filters to a directory Add more sort options to a directory Show additional member information in each member details section, e.g. the value of profile fields Use a different Members directory template for each directory You can enter the shortcode in an empty page to build a new member directory, or you can enter it in the BuddyPress Members page to customize the BuddyPress Members directory. Additional documentation Form Builder Search Modes Custom Directories Form Templates In the screenshots below, the City field is provided by the free companion plugin BP Distance Search.

The BuddyPress Member Reviews plugin enhances the BuddyPress community by empowering registered users to post reviews on other members’ profiles. This feature is exclusive to registered members, preventing users from reviewing their profiles to ensure unbiased feedback. The plugin provides guests a view-only mode, where they can read reviews but not contribute. This plugin offers a customizable review form that supports multiple criteria, each rated up to 5 points. Administrators can add or modify these criteria and adjust their sequence to suit the community’s needs. The review form seamlessly integrates into a member’s profile page for easy access and can also be displayed on other pages using a shortcode, providing versatility in placement. The BuddyPress Member Reviews plugin introduces a widget to showcase top-rated members. This encourages quality contributions within the community and helps foster a competitive and engaging environment. We’ve designed this plugin with reliability, scalability, security, and flexibility, ensuring a user-friendly experience that can grow and adapt to your community. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we welcome any suggestions to enhance this plugin further. Links Plugin URL – Learn more about the BuddyPress Member Reviews plugin. THEME – WORDPRESS THEME WITH OUTSTANDING BUDDYPRESS SUPPORT FREE BuddyPress Theme: BuddyX – A clean and customizable theme to enhance your BuddyPress community experience. OUR ADD-ON PLUGINS TO ENHANCE YOUR BUDDYPRESS OR BUDDYBOSS PLATFORM COMMUNITY Enhance your community with these free add-ons by Wbcom Designs: BuddyPress Member Reviews – Enable member-to-member ratings and feedback. BuddyPress Group Reviews – Allow group ratings and feedback. BuddyPress Activity Social Share – Facilitate sharing of activities on social networks. Private Community with BP Lock – Make your community private, with selective public access. BuddyPress Job Manager – Integrate job listings into your community. Check-ins for BuddyPress Activity – Allow members to share their location. BuddyPress Favorite Notification – Notify members of likes and favorites on their activities. Shortcodes & Elementor Widgets For BuddyPress – Add activity and directory listings with shortcodes and widgets. Discover premium add-ons to customize your community further: BuddyPress Hashtags BuddyPress Polls BuddyPress Quotes BuddyPress Status & Reaction BuddyPress Profanity BuddyPress Sticky Post BuddyPress Auto Friends Shortcodes & Elementor Widgets For BuddyPress Pro EXPERT SUPPORT Need help? Contact us at Wbcom Designs Support.