Features Overview
BuddyPress Business Profile ships as a single plugin with everything included. These are the capabilities a site owner configures and enables.
| Feature | What it does | Configured in |
|---|---|---|
| Business directory | Grid, list, and map views of all businesses | Settings and Directory Display |
| Reviews and ratings | Star ratings with custom criteria, plus moderation | Reviews and Ratings |
| Maps and location | Google Maps or free OpenStreetMap, radius search | Maps and Location |
| Creation limits | How many businesses each member can create | Members and Permissions |
| Categories and filters | Organize businesses and control directory filters | Categories and Filters |
| Business claims | Let members claim admin-created listings | Business Claims and Moderation |
| Moderation | Approve, edit, and remove businesses and reviews | Business Claims and Moderation |
| Shortcodes and widgets | Place directory and business content anywhere | Shortcodes and Widgets |
| Integrations | Shop, Events, Jobs, and media tabs | Integrations |
Where settings live
Section titled “Where settings live”All plugin settings live in the WB Plugins admin panel at WB Plugins > Business Profile. The panel is tabbed:
- Overview
- General
- Business View
- Map Settings
- Review Criteria
- Member Restrictions
- Taxonomy Filter
- Integration
- FAQ
- License
- Reviews (opens the reviews moderation table)
Businesses themselves are managed under the Business admin menu (All Businesses, Categories, Business Types, Reviews, Claims).

