Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BuddyPress currently ranks #482 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #467, first reached on Jul 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 90K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,077 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 15% versus the month before (932/day).
- The latest release, v14.5.2, shipped on Jul 29, 2026 (79 days ago) — release #274 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #482 |
| 2026-09-30 | #477 |
| 2026-08-31 | #476 |
| 2026-07-31 | #467 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 90,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 926 |
| 2026-09-30 | 894 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,028 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,229 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using BuddyPress
Detected on 1 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | BuddyPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 14.5.2 |
| Versions released | 274 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Get together safely, in your own way, in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BuddyPress?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is BuddyPress?
As of October 16, 2026, BuddyPress ranks #482 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #467.
When was BuddyPress last updated?
BuddyPress was last updated on July 29, 2026 (version 14.5.2). It has shipped 274 releases in total.
Who makes BuddyPress?
BuddyPress is developed by BuddyPress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
