Advanced Analytics

The Advanced Analytics page provides detailed member insights and top contributor data. Access it at WB Plugins > Statistics > Advanced Analytics.

Top Contributors

Overview

View your most active community members ranked by engagement:

Time Period Selection

Filter top contributors by period: Last 7 days, Last 30 days (default), Last 3 months, All time.

Ranking Algorithm

The default ranking considers Activity posts (weight: 1), Comments (weight: 1), Group posts (weight: 1), Friend acceptances (weight: 0.5). Higher activity = higher rank.

User Breakdown

Member Type Distribution

If using BuddyPress member types, view count per member type, percentage distribution, and activity by member type.

Registration Trends

Chart showing new member registrations with daily, weekly, or monthly view, trend line for growth analysis, and comparison to previous periods.

Geographic Distribution

If location data is collected, view members by country/region with interactive map view and drill-down capability.

Activity Analysis

Activity Type Breakdown

Pie chart showing distribution of status updates, comments, group posts, and other activity types.

Peak Activity Times

Heat map showing when members are most active with day of week on Y-axis, hour of day on X-axis, and color intensity = activity volume.

Filtering Options

Filter analytics by WordPress user role, BuddyPress member type, specific groups, or custom date range.

Export Options

Export analytics in CSV format including top contributors list, activity breakdown, and custom date range.

Using Analytics Data

Use analytics to assess community health, identify champions (potential moderators, brand ambassadors, beta testers), and inform content strategy (post when members are active, create engaging content).

Performance Notes

Advanced analytics queries are optimized with indexed database columns, batched processing, and result caching. For 50,000+ users, initial load takes 5-10 seconds and subsequent loads 1-2 seconds (cached).