Description

BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin adds a real-time private messaging system between BuddyPress members, creating a floating chat window at the site footer with a contact list, unread message counter, and conversation history stored in the WordPress database. Geared towards those managing communities, internal social networks, student forums, or corporate intranets based on BuddyPress, it turns user interaction into direct dialogue without relying on external services.

Main Features of BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin

  • Floating chat at the footer
    Displays a fixed Facebook-style bar with open conversation windows on any logged-in page.
  • Private messages between members
    Connects two BuddyPress users in an individual thread with asynchronous AJAX sending.
  • Friends list and online now
    Shows who is currently connected, integrating with the BuddyPress Friends component.
  • Unread message notifications
    Renders numeric badges over the chat window whenever a new message arrives.
  • Persistent history in the database
    Stores all conversations in its own tables for later user access.
  • Configurable alert sound
    Triggers a sound alert for each received message, with a mute option controlled by the user.

Benefits of BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin

  • More community engagement
    Brings members closer with instant dialogue without needing to leave the site.
  • Independence from external tools
    Keeps conversations within WordPress without exposing data to third-party platforms.
  • Longer user sessions
    Users stay logged in longer waiting for replies and checking messages.
  • Simple setup in the dashboard
    Enables the feature directly upon installation without requiring programming or theme adjustments.

Who Is BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin For?

  • Those managing an internal social network or community based on BuddyPress and wanting direct communication between members.
  • Online course platforms with BuddyPress that need to bring students and instructors closer through private conversations.
  • Dating sites, niche groups, and forums aiming to retain users via real-time message exchange.
  • Corporate intranets in WordPress using BuddyPress as a social layer and wanting an internal chat channel.

How to Download BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin

BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin is available for download here at Ultrapack. After saving the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the package, and activate it. With BuddyPress already installed, the chat bar will start appearing at the page footers for logged-in users.

For BuddyPress communities that rely on constant interaction, BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin adds a layer of private messaging that operates on the site’s own domain, with no charges per active user and no dependence on cloud chat services. The result is a social experience closer to established networks, with conversation windows, online status, and notifications functioning natively on the BuddyPress framework.

Frequently asked questions

Is BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin GPL-licensed?

Yes. BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin cost at Ultrapack?

BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin include updates?

Yes. The current version of BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin is 2.0.1, published at Ultrapack on Jun 29, 2019. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of BuddyPress Users Chat Plugin goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.