Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#11908
Peak #11908
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
27.1K
Days tracked
22
1 day▲ 46
7 days▲ 71
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BuddyPress Automatic Friends currently ranks #11908 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.0.8, shipped on Jan 23, 2022 (1,663 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Steven Word |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.8 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2022-01-23 |
| Added to directory | 2011-08-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Automatically create and accept friendships for specified users upon new user registration. * Requires BuddyPress
Frequently asked questions
Is BuddyPress Automatic Friends a free plugin?
Yes — BuddyPress Automatic Friends is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use BuddyPress Automatic Friends?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is BuddyPress Automatic Friends?
As of August 13, 2026, BuddyPress Automatic Friends ranks #11908 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was BuddyPress Automatic Friends last updated?
BuddyPress Automatic Friends was last updated on January 23, 2022 (version 2.0.8). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes BuddyPress Automatic Friends?
BuddyPress Automatic Friends is developed by Steven Word. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2011.
