FAQ
Do I need BuddyPress for this plugin?
Section titled “Do I need BuddyPress for this plugin?”Yes. The plugin extends BuddyPress member types. If BuddyPress is not active, the plugin deactivates itself and shows an admin notice. You also need the Extended Profiles (xProfile) component enabled for the two profile field types to appear.
Where do I create member types?
Section titled “Where do I create member types?”Under Users > Member Types in the WordPress admin. That screen is provided by BuddyPress. This plugin adds the Associated Roles dropdown and the display option checkboxes to it.
What is the difference between the “Member Types” and “Member Type” field types?
Section titled “What is the difference between the “Member Types” and “Member Type” field types?”Member Types is a multiple-selection field rendered as checkboxes, so a member can hold more than one type. Member Type is a single-selection field rendered as radio buttons, so a member holds one type. Add either one under Users > Profile Fields.
Do I have to enter the field options by hand?
Section titled “Do I have to enter the field options by hand?”No. Both field types fill their options automatically from your member types. You only choose the field type and save.
Does assigning a member type change the user’s WordPress role?
Section titled “Does assigning a member type change the user’s WordPress role?”Yes, if the type has an associated role. When a member is given a type (through the profile field, the Users bulk action, or after registration), the plugin applies the role mapped to that type. Types left on “Select Role” do not change the user’s role.
Can I map a member type to the Administrator role?
Section titled “Can I map a member type to the Administrator role?”Not through the interface. The Administrator role is removed from the Associated Roles dropdown by default, and Administrator users are never re-assigned by the plugin. A developer can return false on the bp_member_types_admin_role_remove filter to keep Administrator in the dropdown.
What happens when a user has more than one type with different roles?
Section titled “What happens when a user has more than one type with different roles?”If the User Role Editor plugin is active, the user is given all of the associated roles. If it is not active, the user is given the single role with the most capabilities among the mapped roles.
How do I hide a member type from the members directory?
Section titled “How do I hide a member type from the members directory?”Edit the type under Users > Member Types, tick Exclude from Members Directory, and save. Excluded types are hidden from the default directory listing for visitors who are not logged in and are not administrators.
Why does a type not appear on the registration form?
Section titled “Why does a type not appear on the registration form?”A type only appears at registration if it is flagged Display in Registration Form, and members can only choose it if you have added a Member Types or Member Type profile field. Check both.
Does the plugin add a shortcode or a settings page?
Section titled “Does the plugin add a shortcode or a settings page?”No. It has no shortcode and no settings page of its own. Everything is configured on the BuddyPress Member Types and Profile Fields screens.
Is it compatible with Youzify?
Section titled “Is it compatible with Youzify?”Yes. When Youzify is active, the plugin skips its own Legacy directory tabs to avoid duplicates and adjusts signup handling for Youzify.