Description
Directorist BuddyPress Integration – Connect Your Directory with a Thriving Community (GPL)
Directorist BuddyPress Integration seamlessly links your Directorist business directory to the social features of BuddyPress, so members can showcase listings on their profiles, engage via activity streams, and message listing owners—without custom code. Distributed by wpshop.net under the 100% GPL license with lifetime free updates and limited email support, it’s the reliable bridge for developers and site owners building social-first directories.
✨ Feature Highlights
- ✔️ Profile-linked listings: add a dedicated “Listings” tab to BuddyPress member profiles
- 💬 Activity stream posts: auto-post on new/updated listings to drive discovery
- 🔔 BuddyPress notifications: alert owners on reviews, favorites, or status changes*
- 👤 Member-to-member messaging: let users contact listing owners via BuddyPress PMs
- 🧩 Group-aware options: optionally surface listings within relevant groups*
- 🖼️ BP Nouveau compatible: clean, theme-friendly templates with minimal CSS
- 🧭 Access rules: restrict submissions to logged-in members and map roles/capabilities
- ✅ GPL freedom: unlimited domains, lifetime updates, developer-friendly codebase
*Availability may vary by version and site configuration.
📌 Detailed Overview
Communities convert when content and people connect. Directorist BuddyPress Integration makes your directory social by exposing listings inside the BuddyPress experience: profile tabs highlight member-owned businesses, activity posts amplify reach, and notifications keep everyone in the loop. The result is higher engagement, better lead flow, and a stickier product for memberships and marketplaces.
Built with performance and maintainability in mind, the add-on follows WordPress best practices and uses accessible markup. Developers get predictable hooks/filters; owners get a clean UX that respects Core Web Vitals. With GPL terms, agencies can deploy across client projects without license lock-ins.
📊 Comparison Table
Feature | Directorist BuddyPress Integration | Generic Glue / Shortcodes |
---|---|---|
Profile-linked listings | ✅ Native, listing-aware tabs | ❌ Manual pages; no profile context |
Activity stream automation | ✅ Auto-post on key events | ⚠️ Custom code required |
BuddyPress notifications & PM | ✅ Supported* | ❌ Not integrated |
BP Nouveau compatibility | ✅ Template-ready | ⚠️ Theming overhead |
Unlimited sites (GPL) | ✅ Yes, via wpshop.net | ❌ Domain-locked in many cases |
Updates & support | ✅ Lifetime updates, limited email support | ⚠️ Paid renewals or none |
🛠️ Installation Guide
- Download the Directorist BuddyPress Integration ZIP from your wpshop.net account.
- In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, upload the ZIP, then click Install Now.
- Click Activate. Ensure both Directorist and BuddyPress are installed and active.
- Navigate to Directorist > Settings > Integrations > BuddyPress and enable profile tabs/activity options.
- (Optional) Configure group visibility, notification events, and messaging behavior.
- Test by creating a listing from a member account and confirming it appears on their BuddyPress profile.
📜 Licensing Information
This product is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). When you purchase from wpshop.net, you receive:
- ✔️ 100% original GPL files
- ✔️ Lifetime free updates
- ✔️ Limited support via email
- ✔️ Unlimited domain usage for personal and client projects
❓ FAQs
- 1) Do I need both Directorist and BuddyPress installed?
- Yes. This add-on integrates the two platforms, so both core plugins must be active and up to date.
- 2) Will this work with BuddyBoss?
- This integration targets BuddyPress. For BuddyBoss, use the dedicated Directorist BuddyBoss Integration add-on.
- 3) Can I show a member’s listings on their BuddyPress profile?
- Yes. Enable the profile tab in settings to display owned listings, with options for sorting and visibility.
- 4) Are activity stream posts and notifications supported?
- Yes. You can post to activity streams on listing publish/update and enable relevant BuddyPress notifications (subject to configuration).
- 5) Is it compatible with BP Nouveau and popular themes?
- Yes. The integration uses template parts compatible with BP Nouveau and follows theme-friendly markup.
- 6) How are updates and support handled?
- wpshop.net provides lifetime free updates and limited email support for this GPL product.
🚀 Why Choose Directorist BuddyPress Integration?
Because engagement drives growth. This add-on turns your directory into a social engine—connecting people to listings through profiles, activity, and messaging. It’s lightweight, developer-friendly, and licensed for unlimited use. Whether you run a membership site, local marketplace, or niche community, you’ll ship faster and convert better with a native, maintainable integration.
Build a social directory your members love. Add Directorist BuddyPress Integration to your cart on wpshop.net now—unlock GPL freedom, lifetime updates, and a seamless community-to-directory workflow.
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