Frequently Asked Questions
Does this plugin require BuddyPress?
Section titled “Does this plugin require BuddyPress?”Yes. BuddyPress must be installed and active. If BuddyPress is not active when you activate BuddyPress Newsfeed, the plugin deactivates itself on the next admin request and shows an admin notice explaining why.
Where do I find the settings?
Section titled “Where do I find the settings?”Go to WB Plugins > Newsfeed in your WordPress admin, then open the General tab. That is the only settings screen. There is also a Welcome tab with introductory information.
What settings does the plugin have?
Section titled “What settings does the plugin have?”Four options, all stored in the single bnews_general_settings option:
- Disable for Activity-Specific Tabs (default on)
- Default Tab Selection (Personal or Newsfeed, default Newsfeed)
- Enable Activity Post Form on Newsfeed (default on)
- Enable Relevant Activity (default off, hidden when BuddyBoss Platform is active)
See General Settings for full descriptions.
Does it work with BuddyBoss Platform?
Section titled “Does it work with BuddyBoss Platform?”Yes. The Newsfeed and Personal tabs, the default-tab setting, and the post form toggle all work under BuddyBoss. On BuddyBoss the plugin uses a different toolbar template and a footer script to keep the post form visible. The Enable Relevant Activity setting is hidden on BuddyBoss because BuddyBoss ships its own equivalent feed. See Compatibility.
Does it work with Youzify or bbPress?
Section titled “Does it work with Youzify or bbPress?”Yes to both. Youzify is detected automatically and the plugin adjusts how it detects the Newsfeed action. bbPress forum subscriptions are used as one source in the Relevant Activity feed. No configuration is needed for either.
Do members lose access to their own activity?
Section titled “Do members lose access to their own activity?”No. A separate Personal tab always remains. It shows only the member’s own posts, the same as the standard BuddyPress “Just Me” filter.
What happens if my site does not use Friends, Groups, or Follow?
Section titled “What happens if my site does not use Friends, Groups, or Follow?”Those scopes are simply not included in the merged feed. The plugin checks which BuddyPress components and follow plugins are active and only merges the scopes that exist. Nothing breaks if a component is inactive.
Does the plugin include an Elementor widget?
Section titled “Does the plugin include an Elementor widget?”No. An Elementor widget existed in older versions but was removed in version 1.8.0.
Does it add REST API endpoints, WP-CLI commands, or custom database tables?
Section titled “Does it add REST API endpoints, WP-CLI commands, or custom database tables?”No. The plugin adds no REST routes, no WP-CLI commands, and no custom tables. Its only stored data is the single bnews_general_settings option.
Does it work on multisite?
Section titled “Does it work on multisite?”Yes. When the plugin is network-activated, it reads the settings via get_site_option() instead of the per-site get_option().
Are my settings removed when I delete the plugin?
Section titled “Are my settings removed when I delete the plugin?”No. The plugin’s uninstall routine does not delete the bnews_general_settings option, so your settings remain in the database after deletion. To remove them manually, run wp option delete bnews_general_settings.
Is this the free or premium plugin?
Section titled “Is this the free or premium plugin?”BuddyPress Newsfeed is a premium Wbcom Designs plugin and includes a license field for updates and support, available under WB Plugins.