BuddyPress Blocks
11 blocks for building community features. Requires BuddyPress plugin to be active.
These blocks only appear in the block inserter when BuddyPress is installed and activated.
Members Carousel
Display community members in a sliding carousel.
What You Can Do
- Show members in attractive carousel
- Display avatar, name, and meta info
- Filter by member type
- Link directly to profiles
Settings
| Setting | Options | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Members Count | Number | 12 |
| Member Type | All, Active, Popular, Newest | Active |
| Per View | 1-6 | 4 |
| Show Name | Yes/No | Yes |
| Show Meta | Yes/No | Yes |
| Autoplay | Yes/No | Yes |
| Loop | Yes/No | Yes |
Best For
- Homepage “Active Members” section
- Community showcase
- “Meet Our Members” sections
Members Grid
Display members in grid layout with optional filters.
What You Can Do
- Show members in organized grid
- Enable search and filters
- Pagination for large communities
- Customize card appearance
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Columns | 2-6 |
| Members Per Page | Number |
| Member Type | Filter by type |
| Show Search | Yes/No |
| Show Filters | Yes/No |
| Card Style | Default, Minimal |
Best For
- Member directory pages
- Community browsing
- Full member listings
Members Lists
Compact member listing format.
What You Can Do
- Display members in list view
- Show more info per member
- Compact for sidebars
- Quick profile access
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Members Count | Number |
| Member Type | Filter |
| Show Avatar | Yes/No |
| Show Role | Yes/No |
| Avatar Size | Small, Medium |
Best For
- Sidebar widgets
- Recent members lists
- Compact member displays
Group Carousel
Display BuddyPress groups in carousel.
What You Can Do
- Showcase groups in sliding format
- Show group avatar and info
- Display member count
- Filter by group status
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Groups Count | Number |
| Group Type | All, Public, Private |
| Per View | 1-6 |
| Show Description | Yes/No |
| Show Member Count | Yes/No |
| Autoplay | Yes/No |
Best For
- Homepage group showcase
- “Popular Groups” section
- Group discovery
Groups Grid
Display groups in grid layout.
What You Can Do
- Show groups in organized grid
- Filter by group type
- Pagination support
- Card styling options
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Columns | 2-4 |
| Groups Per Page | Number |
| Group Type | Public, Private, All |
| Show Description | Yes/No |
| Card Style | Default, Minimal |
Best For
- Group directory pages
- Community exploration
- Group listings
Groups Lists
Compact group listing.
What You Can Do
- List groups compactly
- Show key group info
- Quick join buttons
- Sidebar-friendly
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Groups Count | Number |
| Show Avatar | Yes/No |
| Show Members | Yes/No |
| Show Join Button | Yes/No |
Best For
- Sidebar group lists
- Recent groups
- Quick group access
Profile Completion
Show users their profile completion progress.
What You Can Do
- Display profile completion percentage
- Show which fields are missing
- Encourage profile completion
- Link to profile edit
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Show Percentage | Yes/No |
| Show Progress Bar | Yes/No |
| Show Missing Fields | Yes/No |
| Edit Profile Link | Yes/No |
Best For
- Member dashboard
- Profile page sidebar
- New member onboarding
Dashboard Intro
Welcome panel for logged-in users.
What You Can Do
- Personalized welcome message
- Show user’s avatar
- Quick action links
- Custom greeting text
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Greeting | Text |
| Show Avatar | Yes/No |
| Show Name | Yes/No |
| Quick Links | Add multiple |
| Message | Welcome text |
Best For
- Member homepages
- Dashboard welcome section
- Personalized community greeting
Header Bar
Navigation bar with BuddyPress features.
What You Can Do
- Show notifications dropdown
- Show messages dropdown
- User profile menu
- Friend requests
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Show Notifications | Yes/No |
| Show Messages | Yes/No |
| Show Friends | Yes/No |
| Show Search | Yes/No |
| User Menu | Customize |
Best For
- Site header
- Community navigation
- Member area top bar
Forums
Display bbPress forums list.
What You Can Do
- List all forum categories
- Show topic and reply counts
- Display latest activity
- Link to forum pages
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Forum Layout | List, Grid |
| Show Counts | Yes/No |
| Show Latest | Yes/No |
| Forums | All or Select |
Best For
- Community homepage
- Forum directory
- Discussion overview
Forums Activity
Show recent forum activity feed.
What You Can Do
- Display recent topics and replies
- Show activity timestamp
- Link to discussions
- Filter by forum
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Activity Count | Number |
| Show Author | Yes/No |
| Show Forum | Yes/No |
| Show Time | Yes/No |
Best For
- Community homepage
- Sidebar activity feed
- Recent discussions
Building a Community Homepage
Recommended Layout
[Dashboard Intro] - Welcome logged-in users
[Members Carousel] - "Active Members"
[Groups Grid] - "Popular Groups"
[Forums Activity] - "Recent Discussions"
[CTA Box] - "Join our community today!"