Description
The App lets you create a native mobile application for your BuddyBoss social network, automatically syncing members, groups, private conversations, and the activity feed in real time through the platform’s REST API. This way, your community gains mobile presence with push notifications, integrated chat, and full access to content—eliminating the need to develop an app from scratch while keeping the experience consistent between web and mobile devices.
Key Features of the App
- Native mobile interface
App for iOS and Android with design adapted to the standards of each operating system. - Real-time synchronization
Activities, messages, and member updates are reflected instantly in the app. - Push notifications
Sends alerts to the device for new messages, likes, comments, and invitations. - Chat and private messages
Full access to direct and group conversations with rich media support. - Profiles and groups in the app
Displays member profiles, groups, and forums directly within the mobile interface.
App Benefits
- Community engagement
Keeps members active even outside the desktop with notifications and quick access. - Immediate mobile presence
Provides a native app without the need to hire a mobile developer. - Unified experience
All actions performed in the app are reflected on the site and vice versa. - Instant communication
Real-time messages and notifications increase interaction between members.
Who Is the App For?
- Administrators of BuddyBoss communities who want to offer a mobile application to members.
- Private social networks, clubs, associations, and study groups that want mobile portability.
- Companies that use BuddyBoss as a corporate social network and need full mobile access.
How to Download the App
The App is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the .zip, and activate it. The add-on starts working as part of the BuddyBoss Platform, enabling the mobile app for your network.
The App add-on transforms your BuddyBoss community experience by bringing the entire platform ecosystem to mobile devices with native performance, continuous synchronization, and push notifications. If you already run a social network with BuddyBoss, this add-on is the natural next step to engage members where they spend most of their time: on their phones. With simple installation and automatic integration, your community gets a professional app without technical complexity.
Frequently asked questions
Is BuddyBoss | App GPL-licensed?
Yes. BuddyBoss | App 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 BuddyBoss | App on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install BuddyBoss | App 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 BuddyBoss | App cost at Ultrapack?
BuddyBoss | App 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 BuddyBoss | App include updates?
Yes. The current version of BuddyBoss | App is 2.2.90, published at Ultrapack on Feb 19, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is BuddyBoss | App scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of BuddyBoss | App goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin BuddyBoss | App?
Requires WordPress 5.0.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.6.2.
What changed in this version
Version 2.2.90
- Bug: Branding - Fixed the issue where clearing branding colors was not immediately reflected in the Mobile App Preview
- Bug: Core - Fixed the issue where disabling "Show download button" in the File block did not reflect correctly in the app
- Bug: Core - Resolved TutorLMS code refactor issue and fixed IAP integration
- Bug: In-App Purchases - Added an active subscription notice in purchase history
- Bug: In-App Purchases - Fixed the issue where IAP syncing was not getting all IAP products
- Bug: Notifications - Fixed the Android notification Icons getting re-sized automatically while uploading
- Bug: Notifications - Fixed the issue where older notifications were incorrectly displayed in the notification widget
Version 2.2.80
- New Feature! - MemberPress Courses app integration
- New Feature! - Tutor LMS app integration
- Enhancement: Core - Added support for BuddyBoss App Lite Edition
- Enhancement: Core - Updated all “View Tutorial” links across the platform to open in a new tab
- Enhancement: Core- Updated Telemetry configuration to be anonymous by default
Version 2.2.70
- New Feature! - Social login compatibility for Apple, Google, Linkedin, Facebook & X
Version 2.2.60
- Bug: App Block - Fixed an issue where refreshing the backend app page editor caused BuddyBoss blocks with "select specific" settings to be removed
- Bug: Core - Fixed an issue where the app icon name could not be changed to Cyrillic characters, as it would revert to the original English name
- Bug: Core - Implemented a code enhancement in the BuddyBoss App Plugin to prevent fatal errors by making sure the app version data is properly checked before use
- Bug: Core - Updated app submission requirements in the backend to reflect new App Store screenshot sizes: iPhone 6.5” or 6.9” and iPad 13”
- Bug: Translations - Fixed an issue where source texts with commas caused errors during CSV translation uploads in the BuddyBoss App
Version 2.2.51
- Bug: In-App Purchases - Fixed an issue where Android and iOS subscriptions failed upon renewal, ensuring new subscriptions and renewals now process correctly across both platforms.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
buddyboss-app.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
buddyboss-app.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 5.0.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.6.2.
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UAU Ready