Pro Features Overview

Upgrade to BuddyPress Member Reviews Pro for advanced review management, flexible terminology, and enhanced functionality.

What’s Included in Pro

The Pro version adds professional-grade features for community sites, business directories, and membership platforms.

Key Additions:

• Review Modes – Switch between Reviews, Testimonials, or Endorsements
• Verified Reviewer Badges – Mark trusted reviewers with verified badges
• Flexible Criteria – Advanced multi-criteria management with custom weighting
• Member Skills – Track and display member skills with ratings
• REST API – Integrate reviews with external apps and services
• Priority Support – Fast email support with priority handling
• Regular Updates – New features and improvements

Free vs Pro Comparison

Feature	Free	Pro
Submit member reviews	✓	✓
Star ratings (1-5)	✓	✓
Review approval workflow	✓	✓
Email notifications	✓	✓
Anonymous reviews	✓	✓
Review flag/report system	✓	✓
Owner replies	✓	✓
Top members shortcode	✓	✓
Member review widgets	✓	✓
Multi-criteria ratings	✓	✓
Review modes (Testimonials/Endorsements)	✗	✓
Verified reviewer badges	✗	✓
Advanced criteria weighting	✗	✓
Member skills tracking	✗	✓
Skills shortcode	✗	✓
REST API endpoints	✗	✓
Priority support	✗	✓

Review Modes

Transform your review system to match your site’s purpose with three distinct modes.

Review Mode (Default)

• Standard review terminology
• Best for: Community sites, general feedback systems
• Labels: “Review”, “Reviews”, “Reviewer”

Testimonial Mode

• Client testimonial terminology
• Best for: Business directories, service provider sites, portfolios
• Labels: “Testimonial”, “Testimonials”, “Client”

Endorsement Mode

• Professional endorsement terminology
• Best for: Professional networks, LinkedIn-style sites, business connections
• Labels: “Endorsement”, “Endorsements”, “Endorsed by”

Switching Modes:

All features work identically across modes—only terminology changes. Switch modes at Settings > BP Member Review > Review Mode.

Changes Automatically:

• All frontend labels
• Email notification text
• Admin menu items
• Shortcode output
• Widget labels
• Activity stream posts

Verified Reviewer Badges

Mark trusted reviewers with verified badges that appear next to their reviews.

Badge Display:

• Verified checkmark icon next to reviewer name
• Tooltip: “Verified Reviewer”
• Appears on all reviews by verified members
• Increases review credibility

Setting Verified Status:

Per Member:

1. Go to Users > All Users
2. Edit the member’s profile
3. Check Verified Reviewer
4. Click Update User

Bulk Verification:

1. Select multiple users in user list
2. Choose Set as Verified Reviewer from bulk actions
3. Click Apply

Use Cases:

• Mark paying customers
• Verify real transactions
• Identify trusted community members
• Highlight expert reviewers

Flexible Criteria

Pro includes a dynamic criteria builder for creating custom rating fields.

What You Can Do:

• Add, remove, and reorder rating criteria
• Customize criteria labels and descriptions
• Configure which criteria appear on review forms
• Build criteria sets that match your use case

Configuring Criteria:

1. Go to Settings > BP Member Review > Criteria
2. Use the Pro criteria builder interface
3. Add or remove criteria as needed
4. Save changes

Endorsements

Pro includes an Endorsement Mode that transforms reviews into skill-based endorsements.

What It Does:

• Switch from ratings to skill endorsements
• Members endorse each other for specific skills
• Skills display on member profiles
• Perfect for professional networks and business directories

How to Enable:

1. Go to Settings > BP Member Review > Review Mode
2. Select Endorsements
3. Configure endorsement settings
4. Save changes

Use Cases:

• Professional networks
• Business directories
• Team collaboration sites
• Skill-based communities

REST API

Integrate review data with external applications, mobile apps, and custom dashboards.

Available Endpoints:

GET Endpoints:

• /wp-json/bupr/v1/reviews – List all reviews
• /wp-json/bupr/v1/reviews/{id} – Get single review
• /wp-json/bupr/v1/members/{id}/reviews – Get member reviews
• /wp-json/bupr/v1/members/{id}/rating – Get member rating
• /wp-json/bupr/v1/top-members – Get top-rated members

POST Endpoints:

• /wp-json/bupr/v1/reviews – Submit new review
• /wp-json/bupr/v1/reviews/{id}/reply – Add owner reply
• /wp-json/bupr/v1/reviews/{id}/flag – Flag review

Authentication:

Requires WordPress REST API authentication:

• Application passwords (recommended)
• OAuth 1.0a
• JWT tokens

Enabling API:

1. Go to Settings > BP Member Review > API
2. Check Enable REST API
3. Configure authentication method
4. Generate API keys (if using key authentication)
5. Save changes

Use Cases:

• Mobile app integration
• Custom frontend displays
• Third-party service integration
• Automated review imports
• Analytics dashboards

Priority Support

Pro license includes fast, priority email support.

What’s Included:

• Response Time: Within 24 hours (weekdays)
• Support Channels: Email, support ticket system
• Scope: Plugin configuration, troubleshooting, customization guidance
• Language: English

How to Get Support:

1. Visit the support portal (provided with purchase)
2. Submit a ticket with:
3. Receive response within 24 hours

Not Included:

• Custom development
• Theme compatibility fixes (unless caused by plugin)
• Server configuration
• Other plugin conflicts

Getting Pro

Requirements

Before upgrading, ensure you have:

• BuddyPress Member Reviews (free version) installed
• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• BuddyPress 5.0 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• Active WordPress site

Installation

If you have the free version:

1. Keep the free version activated
2. Install Pro plugin (separate download)
3. Activate Pro plugin
4. Pro features activate automatically
5. Free version remains active (required)

Fresh installation:

1. Install and activate free version first
2. Then install and activate Pro
3. Configure Pro settings

License Activation

Important: Pro features work without license activation. The license is only required for:

• Automatic updates
• Support ticket access
• Future feature updates

Activating License:

1. Go to Settings > BP Member Review > License
2. Enter your license key (from purchase email)
3. Click Activate License
4. Status changes to “Active”

License Details:

• 1 Site License: Use on one domain
• 5 Site License: Use on up to five domains
• Unlimited License: Use on unlimited domains
• Renewals: Annual renewal for updates and support

Upgrading from Free

Your existing data is preserved:

• All reviews remain intact
• Member ratings are preserved
• Settings carry over
• No configuration needed

After Activating Pro:

1. Visit Settings > BP Member Review
2. New Pro tabs appear (Review Mode, Skills, API)
3. Configure Pro features as needed
4. All existing features continue working

Feature Documentation

Each Pro feature has dedicated documentation:

• Review Modes: Configure testimonial and endorsement modes
• Verified Badges: Set up verified reviewer system
• Criteria Weighting: Advanced multi-criteria configuration
• Member Skills: Skills tracking and display
• REST API: API endpoints and authentication

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pro replace the free version?

No. Pro requires the free version to be installed. They work together.

Can I switch between modes after collecting reviews?

Yes. Switching modes only changes labels—all review data remains intact.

Do I need to activate the license immediately?

No. Pro features work without license activation. License is only for updates and support.

Can I upgrade my license later?

Yes. You can upgrade from 1 site to 5 sites or unlimited at any time.

What happens if my license expires?

Pro features continue working. You lose access to updates and support until renewal.

Can I use Pro on a staging site?

Yes. Use the same license on staging and production (counts as one site).

Related Documentation

• Admin Settings Reference – Configure all plugin settings
• Managing Reviews – Review moderation workflow
• Shortcodes – Display reviews with shortcodes
• Widgets – Review widgets for sidebars