Widgets
Add member reviews to your sidebars, footers, and widget areas using WordPress widgets.
BP Member Review Widget
Display your top-rated or most-reviewed members in any widget area.
Widget Settings
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Text field | Widget heading (appears above member list) |
| Display | Radio buttons | top-rated (Top Rated) or top-viewed (labeled “Most Reviewed”) |
| Number of Members | Number | How many members to show (1-20) |
| Show Avatar | Select dropdown | Show or Hide — controls member profile picture display |
Configuration Steps
- Go to Appearance > Widgets (or use the Customizer)
- Locate BP Member Review in the available widgets list
- Drag the widget to your desired widget area (sidebar, footer, etc.)
- Configure the settings:
- Click Save
Example Configurations
Sidebar – Top 5 Members with Avatars:
- Title: “Community Stars”
- Display: Top Rated
- Number: 5
- Show Avatar: Show
Footer – Most Reviewed Members:
- Title: “Most Popular Members”
- Display: Most Reviewed
- Number: 3
- Show Avatar: Hide
Where to Use
Standard Widget Areas:
- Primary sidebar
- Secondary sidebar
- Footer columns
- Header widget areas
BuddyPress-Specific Areas:
- BuddyPress profile sidebar
- Activity directory sidebar
- Members directory sidebar
- Groups directory sidebar
Theme-Specific Areas:
- BuddyBoss sidebars
- Reign theme widget zones
- Custom theme widget areas
BP Displayed Member Rating Widget
Show reviews for the currently displayed member profile. This widget is contextual and only appears on member profile pages.
Widget Settings
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Text field | Widget heading (default: Member Ratings). On the frontend, if the title is empty, it falls back to displaying the member’s full name dynamically. |
| Number of Reviews | Number | How many reviews to display (1-20) |
| Sort By | Dropdown | Newest (latest), Highest Rated (highest), or Lowest Rated (lowest) |
Configuration Steps
- Go to Appearance > Widgets
- Find BP Displayed Member Rating in the widget list
- Add to a widget area that appears on member profiles
- Configure settings:
- Click Save
Example Configurations
Profile Sidebar – Recent Reviews:
- Title: “Member Ratings”
- Number: 5
- Sort By: Newest
Profile Page – Top Reviews:
- Title: “Best Reviews”
- Number: 3
- Sort By: Highest Rated
Where to Use
This widget works best in:
- BuddyPress profile sidebar
- Member single page widget areas
- Profile-specific widget zones
- BuddyBoss profile areas
The widget automatically hides when not viewing a member profile.
Theme Compatibility
BuddyBoss Theme
Both widgets work seamlessly with BuddyBoss:
- Sidebar widgets appear in profile sidebars
- Footer widgets span full width
- Styling matches BuddyBoss design
- Mobile responsive by default
Reign Theme
Optimized for Reign theme:
- Integrates with Reign widget areas
- Matches Reign’s BuddyPress styling
- Works in custom Reign sidebars
- Responsive across all breakpoints
Other Themes
Works with any WordPress theme that supports:
- Standard WordPress widget areas
- BuddyPress compatibility
- Widget sidebar functionality
Styling Widgets
CSS Classes
Target these classes for custom styling:
BP Member Review Widget:
.bupr-member-main { } /* The <ul> list */
.bupr-members { } /* Each <li> item */
.bupr-img-widget { } /* Avatar wrapper */
.bupr-content-widget { } /* Content wrapper */
.bupr-member-title { } /* Member name */
.bupr-member-rating { } /* Star rating area */
.bupr-meta { } /* Rating text */BP Displayed Member Rating Widget:
#bp-member-rating { } /* The <ul> list (ID selector) */
.vcard { } /* Each <li> item */
.item-avatar { } /* Avatar wrapper */
.item { } /* Content area */
.item-title { } /* Reviewer name */
.item-meta { } /* Meta info */
.bupr-star-rate { } /* Star rating display */
.bupr-meta { } /* Rating text */Custom CSS
Add custom styles in:
- Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS
- Your child theme’s
style.css - A custom CSS plugin
Pro Mode Compatibility
Both widgets automatically adapt to Pro mode settings:
Review Mode (Default):
- Shows “reviews” terminology
- Displays standard review labels
- Review counts and ratings
Testimonial Mode:
- Labels change to “testimonials”
- “Most Reviewed” becomes “Most Testimonials”
- Adapted terminology throughout
Endorsement Mode:
- Labels change to “endorsements”
- “Top Rated” becomes “Top Endorsed”
- Endorsement-specific language
The widget functionality remains identical—only labels change to match your selected mode.
Troubleshooting
Widget not appearing
Verify that:
- Your theme supports widgets
- The widget area is active
- You’ve saved the widget settings
- Members have received reviews
No members showing in BP Member Review Widget
Check that:
- Members have approved reviews
- Review ratings exist in the database
- The member count is not too high
BP Displayed Member Rating Widget is empty
This widget only displays on member profile pages. Verify:
- You’re viewing a member profile
- The member has received reviews
- Reviews are approved
Styling conflicts
If the widget looks broken:
- Check for theme CSS conflicts
- Use browser developer tools to inspect
- Add custom CSS to override conflicts
- Test with a default WordPress theme
Related Documentation
- Shortcodes – Display reviews using shortcodes
- Admin Settings Reference – Configure review display
- Managing Reviews – Approve and moderate reviews