Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions answered on the plugin’s own WB Plugins > Profile Pro > Support tab, plus a few common setup questions. For step-by-step configuration see Usage; for problems see Troubleshooting.
Does BuddyPress Profile Pro require BuddyPress?
Section titled “Does BuddyPress Profile Pro require BuddyPress?”Yes. BuddyPress is mandatory. It must be installed and activated. If BuddyPress is not active the plugin deactivates itself and shows an admin notice, “BuddyPress Profile Pro is ineffective as it requires BuddyPress to be installed and active.”
Can I run BP Resume Manager and BuddyPress Profile Pro together?
Section titled “Can I run BP Resume Manager and BuddyPress Profile Pro together?”No. The two cannot run at the same time. If the BP_Resume_Manager class is present, BuddyPress Profile Pro deactivates itself and shows a notice. Deactivate BP Resume Manager first.
Where can members view and edit their extended fields?
Section titled “Where can members view and edit their extended fields?”On the BuddyPress member profile, under the extended-fields profile tab. The tab is labeled Extended Fields by default; you can rename it on the General tab.
Who can see the extended-fields tab?
Section titled “Who can see the extended-fields tab?”The tab appears to the profile owner (bp_is_my_profile()) and to site administrators (manage_options). Other members do not see the tab on someone else’s profile navigation, though configured groups still render in the read-only profile view according to each field’s visibility.
How do I keep only the fields I want in the form?
Section titled “How do I keep only the fields I want in the form?”Choose which fields appear by configuring them on the Field Settings tab. Uncheck Display on any field to hide it from the form without deleting it. See Field Settings.
How do I create a new extended field?
Section titled “How do I create a new extended field?”Use the Add New Field form on the Field Settings tab. Enter a title, pick a field type, add options if the type needs them, choose the group, and click Add. See Field Settings.
How do I make a field required?
Section titled “How do I make a field required?”Check Required for that field on the Field Settings tab. Members cannot save the form until every required field is filled.
What does the Repeater setting do?
Section titled “What does the Repeater setting do?”A field or group saved with Repeater checked lets a member fill in that field, or that set of fields, multiple times. For example, a repeater “Professional Experience” group lets a member add several employers. See Repeater Groups.
What is the Google API key option in General Settings for?
Section titled “What is the Google API key option in General Settings for?”It powers the Google Place Autocomplete field type, which fills location fields with Google’s autocomplete suggestions. Create a key in the Google Cloud Console with the Maps JavaScript API and the Places API enabled, paste it on the General tab, and click Verify. You only need this if you use Place Autocomplete fields.
How many field types are available?
Section titled “How many field types are available?”Fourteen: Textbox, Textarea, Select, Year Dropdown, Textbox and Dropdown Combination, Google Place Autocomplete, Calendar, Selectize, Checkbox, Radio Button, Email, Phone Number, URL, and Image. See Field Types.
Does the plugin work on multisite?
Section titled “Does the plugin work on multisite?”Yes. When network-activated it seeds the three default groups (Education, Professional Experience, Contact Details) for each site on the network. See Installation.
Can developers add their own field types?
Section titled “Can developers add their own field types?”Yes. New types register through the wbbpp_add_extra_field_types filter and a small set of render functions, with no plugin edits. See Extending Field Types.