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=== BBP Core - Expand bbPress powered forums with useful features === |
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Contributors: spiderdevs, mdjwel, delweratjk |
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Tags: bbPress, Community, Forum, Private Replies, Attachments |
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Requires at least: 5.0 |
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Tested up to: 6.8 |
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Requires PHP: 7.4 |
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Stable tag: 1.3.2 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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BBP Core enhances bbPress forums with unified builder, private replies, voting, solved topics, attachments, and comprehensive Elementor integration. |
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== Description == |
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BBP Core empowers bbPress forum with useful features. For example - Unified Forum Builder UI, Solved topics, Voting, Private replies, Forum statistics etc. |
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### Video Overview (Showcased free and premium features) |
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[youtube https://youtu.be/l2rlT_Qwd60?si=gjBh1VJupitL0Rh8] |
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## 🔗 USEFUL LINKS ## |
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- [Get the Pro Version](https://spider-themes.net/bbp-core/pricing) |
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- [Demo (built with bbPress and BBP Core)](https://wordpress-plugins.spider-themes.net/bbp-core-pro/) |
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- [Documentation](https://helpdesk.spider-themes.net/docs/bbp-core-wordpress-plugin) |
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- [Explore More](https://spider-themes.net/bbp-core) |
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### Reasons to Choose BBP Core ### |
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- **Lightweight:** Loading only necessary css, javascript assets when necessary, it will not load assets unless necessary. |
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- **Unified Forum Builder:** It provides a single, organized view of forums and topics, along with filtering options for various topic statuses, enabling efficient navigation and management. Users can even check trashed topics. |
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- **Effortless Topic Management:** You can create and delete forums and topics directly from the BBP Core Admin UI, eliminating the need to navigate to the classic forum views for these actions. |
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- **Private Reply:** Users can post replies to topics that are visible only to forum owners, ensuring privacy and confidentiality in their discussions. |
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- **Solved Topics:** Allows users to mark forum topics as either solved or unsolved. Solved topics display a 'Resolved' badge at the end of their titles, making it easy to identify resolved issues. |
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- **Voting On Topic & Replies:** Allows users to vote on replies to topics, with the highest-voted reply rising to the top. The voting system is powered by AJAX for a seamless and engaging community interaction. |
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- **Media Attachments:** Enables users to attach files to their replies, which can be downloaded by other users. The attachments are displayed in a separate section below the Topic and Reply content. This enhances the forum's functionality, allowing for the seamless sharing of relevant files and media within discussions. |
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- **Current Forum Info widget:** Displays the current forum's information, including the number of Topics, Replies, Last post by, and Last activity, as well as the Subscribe forum button. This widget provides users with a quick overview of the forum's activity and content, encouraging them to explore further. |
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- **Elementor Integrated:** BBP Core comes with a set of Elementor widgets that can be used to display forums, topics, and replies on any page of your website. The widgets are highly customizable, allowing you to configure their appearance and functionality to suit your needs. |
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### PRO Features ### |
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- **1. Admin Notifications:** Displays real-time updates of the latest forum activity directly on the dashboard area. This offers users a quick and convenient way to stay informed about recent happenings within the forum. |
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- **2. User Notifications:** Keep the logged-in users informed by providing them with real-time updates on the latest activity within their subscribed forums, topics, and replies. This ensures that users stay engaged and informed about discussions that matter most to them without having to actively monitor each one individually. |
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- **3. Mini Profile:** Displays a compact version of the user profile, which can be used to quickly view the user's profile information and activity. This is useful for users who wish to quickly view the profile of another user without navigating to their profile page. |
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- **4. Pre-made Elementor Templates:** BBP Core Pro comes with a set of pre-made Elementor templates that can be imported with a single click. The templates are highly customizable, allowing you to configure their appearance and functionality to suit your needs. |
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- **5. I've the Same Question Button:** Allows users to quickly indicate that they have a similar question, possibly reducing duplicate threads and encouraging discussions on existing topics. |
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- **6. Post as Anonymous:** Allows users to post replies to topics anonymously, without revealing their identity. This can be useful for users who wish to discuss sensitive topics without revealing their identity. |
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- **7. My Profile Link:** Generates a dynamic URL that links directly to the profile page of the currently logged-in user. This convenient URL simplifies the process of users accessing and viewing their own profiles. |
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- **8. Pending Topic:** Enables admin-controlled approval of forum topics to prevent spam or inappropriate content from being published until a moderator approves them. |
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- **9. Advanced Attachment Features:** Increases the maximum file size and allows multiple files to be uploaded at once. Provides the option to delete attachments along with forum or topic content. |
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- **10. Advanced Voting Features:** Options to restrict voting for non-logged-in users, prevent new votes on closed topics, disallow self-voting, allow unlimited voting for administrators, and sort topics and replies based on their voting scores. |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == |
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= Does BBP Core work with any theme? = |
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Yes, BBP Core works with any bbPress WordPress theme. |
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= Do I need coding skills to use BBP Core? = |
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Absolutely not! BBP Core is as easy to use, as you can think of. |
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= Where can I report bugs or contribute to the project? = |
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To report bugs or to contribute, head-over to the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/spider-themes/bbp-core/issues) |
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== Installation == |
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= Minimum Requirements = |
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* PHP 7.3 or greater is recommended |
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* MySQL 5.6 or greater is recommended |
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You can install the BBP Core from your WordPress Dashboard or manually upload it through cPanel/FTP. |
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= OPTION 1: Install the BBP Core Plugin from WordPress Dashboard = |
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1. Navigate to Plugins -> Add New. |
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2. Search for 'BBP Core' and click on the Install button to install the plugin. |
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3. Activate the plugin in the Plugins menu. |
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4. Optional step: configure the plugin in the Admin menu, in BBP Core -> Settings. |
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= OPTION 2: Manually Upload Plugin Files = |
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1. Download the plugin file from the plugin page: bbp-core.zip. |
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2. Upload the 'bbp-core.zip' file to your '/wp-content/plugins' directory. |
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2. Unzip the file bbp-core.zip (do not rename the folder). |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. Custom Admin Dashboard |
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2. BBP Core Settings |
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== Changelog == |
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= 1.3.2 (15 August 2025) = |
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Fixed: Resolved attachment field visibility issue |
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Tweaked: Forum Tabs widget design improved |
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Tweaked: Added the function "bbpc_get_opt()" for CSF settings where it was missing |
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Tweaked: Assets folder re-structured (admin CSS and JS files kept in a separate folder "admin") |
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Tweaked: Removed some unnecessary assets (normalize.js, fontawesome.css etc) |
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Tweaked: Made the non translatable strings to translatable |
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Tweaked: Function prefix added which functions don't have prefix to avoid conflict with other plugins and themes |
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Enhanced: Compatibility improved with the Docy theme dark mode |
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Updated: Freemius SDK updated to 2.12.1 |
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= 1.3.1 (16 June 2025) = |
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Fixed: Deprecation warning by wrapping attachment files in hook |
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Fixed: Tab CSS was conflicting with other plugins and themes |
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Tweaked: Improved compatibility with Docy Dark mode |
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Tweaked: Updated sidebar to flexible width |
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Tweaked: Featured image size adjusted in the Forum builder |
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Updated: Freemius SDK updated to 2.12.0 |
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= 1.3.0 (22 April 2025) = |
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Fixed: Fixed BBP Core conflict with Dukan and Job Manager plugins |
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Tweaked: The "Forums" page has been renamed to Forum Builder for better clarity and usability |
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Tweaked: Refreshed the topic open icon within the Forum Builder for a more intuitive visual cue |
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Tweaked: Each topic now displays a corresponding status icon, making it easier to identify topic types at a glance |
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Tweaked: The first forum item now opens by default, providing a more user-friendly initial view |
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Tweaked: Delay on search input keypress |
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Tweaked: Current Forum Info widget (show all information by default, moved widgets folder to the plugin root folder) |
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Tweaked: BBPC Forum Information widget title will show on the Forum page only |
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Tweaked: Settings page improved (reorganized the settings options, added icons to the settings tab) |
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Tweaked: Topic details page improved (reply button, favorite button and attachment design improved ) |
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Tweaked: Forum builder UX improved |
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Tweaked: Dashicons used instead of fontawesome icon to optimize performance in the dashboard |
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= 1.2.9 (24 February 2025) = |
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New: Loco.xml configuration file added for multiple text domains mapping in Loco translate plugin |
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New: Offer notice added for our valuable customers (not for fresher) |
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Fixed: Deprecated issue, Increment on non-alphanumeric string is deprecated in /bbp-core/includes/admin/menu/admin_ui/forums.php on line 8 |
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= 1.2.8 (17 February 2025) = |
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Fixed: Resolved some issue of the "BBPC single forum & Forum Tabs" Elementor widget |
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Fixed: Image size of forum tab widget |
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Tweaked: Improved "View More Button" of the "Forum Tabs" widget |
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Updated: Freemius SDK updated to 2.11.0 |
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[See changelog for all versions](https://spider-themes.net/bbp-core/changelog). |
