Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress

by BuddyDev

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49 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With only 1,000 active installs, this is a niche plugin serving a small slice of the BuddyPress ecosystem.

Update Freshness

5/25

The plugin received an update in January 2025, but the developer has publicly announced discontinuation by March 31, 2025, which is a major red flag for any long-term project.

User Rating

15/15

The perfect 100 out of 100 rating from 9 reviewers reflects genuine user satisfaction, though the small sample size limits how much weight that score carries.

Support Health

8/15

With 0 percent of support threads resolved, there is essentially no working support channel, which is especially concerning given the upcoming discontinuation.

WP Compatibility

8/15

Compatibility is confirmed against WordPress 6.7.5 and the minimum requirement is WordPress 5.0, but no PHP version is specified, leaving some uncertainty for stricter hosting environments.

Scores higher than 3% of indexed plugins

About

Note: This plugin will be discontinued by March 31st, 2025 in favor of BuddyPress Attachment plugin. Please migrate to the new plugin before that date …

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2025-01-22 12:55pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 6.7.7

Security History

3 known vulnerabilities, all patched

3 Medium

Most recent: October 12, 2025

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What It Does

Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress lets users attach images, videos, and links directly to BuddyPress activity stream updates, turning plain status posts into richer media entries. It integrates with the standard BuddyPress activity form, so no custom template work is required for basic installs. In practice it acts as a lightweight bridge between your BuddyPress community and the media library.

Who It's For

This plugin suits existing BuddyPress site owners who need a quick way to enable media attachments in the activity stream without rebuilding their community setup. It works well for hobbyist communities, small fan groups, and internal collaboration sites that already rely on core BuddyPress and want minimal extra overhead. New BuddyPress projects should look at the suggested BuddyPress Attachment replacement instead.

Who Should Skip It

If you are starting a new BuddyPress or BuddyBoss community in 2025 or later, skip this plugin entirely since the developer has announced discontinuation by March 31, 2025. Sites that need active support, regular updates, or modern WordPress 6.7+ features should migrate to the replacement BuddyPress Attachment plugin or a fully maintained alternative.

The Bottom Line

Activity Plus Reloaded scores a modest 52.14 out of 100 and carries a clear deprecation notice from its developer, making it a poor choice for new sites. The handful of existing users seem happy, and it still functions on WordPress 6.7.5, but the zero percent support resolution rate and planned sunset date mean anyone relying on it long term should migrate to BuddyPress Attachment or a fuller alternative like Youzify.

Pick this when your community needs full private messaging, group chat, and AI bots rather than just activity stream attachments.

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Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress 79/100

Pick this when you want a full redesign of profiles, activity streams, and community features in a single actively maintained package.

BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Field Types 78/100

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WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss 78/100

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