Description
BuddyPress Hashtags is an addon that adds clickable hashtags to BuddyPress activities, bbPress topics and replies, as well as WordPress pages and posts, recording each term in an administrative index with usage count. Within the Wbcom Designs ecosystem, this component helps communities organize conversations by topic, highlight recurring themes, and facilitate navigation between related posts.
Main Features of BuddyPress Hashtags
- Clickable hashtags
Converts terms with # into links to related content. - bbPress support
Applies hashtags to forum topics and replies. - Hashtag widgets
Displays popular hashtags in configurable sidebar areas. - Size rules
Allows setting minimum and maximum limits for hashtags. - Administrative index
Records hashtags used by the community with occurrence counts.
Benefits of BuddyPress Hashtags
- Discovery by topic
Users find related conversations without relying on manual search. - More social organization
Discussions are grouped by themes recognized by the community. - Clearer management
Administrators track which topics gain the most activity. - Recurring engagement
Members return to topics of interest with less friction.
Who Is BuddyPress Hashtags For?
- WordPress communities based on BuddyPress or BuddyBoss.
- Forums with bbPress that need to group discussions by topic.
- Administrators who want to monitor recurring community topics.
How to Download BuddyPress Hashtags
BuddyPress Hashtags 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. Settings become available in the WordPress dashboard after activation.
BuddyPress Hashtags is recommended for projects where social activity grows with many posts, comments, and forum topics. By turning hashtags into navigation points, the addon reduces conversation dispersion and creates a simple layer of thematic discovery, keeping the administrator visible over the topics that drive the community.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags GPL-licensed?
Yes. Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags 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 Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags 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 Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags cost at Ultrapack?
Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags 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 Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags include updates?
Yes. The current version of Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags is 3.2.0, published at Ultrapack on Dec 15, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin Wbcom Designs | BuddyPress Hashtags?
Requires WordPress 3.0.1 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.7.1.
What changed in this version
Version 3.2.0
- Updated location of the 'Delete Hashtag Index Table' setting option.
- Updated header title UI with Youzify for better compatibility.
- Fixed minimum length issue in hashtag validation.
- Added hashtag icon support for Reign and BuddyX Pro themes.
- Added classes to match design requirements.
- Enhanced hashtag management UI in BuddyPress profile settings.
- Added hashtag icon in activity navigation with Youzify.
- Fixed missing "Followed Hashtag" tab in Youzify.
- Fixed issues with BuddyBoss bbPress integration.
- Fixed `bpht_bp_hashtags` shortcode cloud font size.
- Fixed warning issue in forum creation with BuddyPress.
- Managed various UI fixes for hashtag icons and navigation in Youzify.
- Improved responsive fixes for backend options.
Version 3.1.0
- Update: Updated query to delete activity.
- Fix: Deleted activity from the table for complete removal.
- Fix: Resolved issue with private and hidden hashtags.
Version 3.0.0
- Fix: Fixed client side Hashtag issue
Version 2.9.9
- Fix: (#196)Fixed guest users view
- Fix: (#176) Fixed hashtags in a hidden and private group
- Fix: (#190) Fixed issue with php 8v
Version 2.9.8
- Fix: (#185)Fixed activities are not loading
- Fix: (#184) Fixed activity slug issue with bp-12 beta-3
- Fix: (#183) Added enable/disable follow hashtag setting
- Fix: (#183) Update backend setting labels and description
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
buddypress-hashtag.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
buddypress-hashtag.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 3.0.1 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.7.1.
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