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BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility

by John James Jacoby

 ·  Current rank #43443

Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#43443
Peak #40141
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
5.8K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 3302
7 days
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility currently ranks #43443 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #40141, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v0.6, shipped on Feb 19, 2010 (6,013 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.

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Details

AuthorJohn James Jacoby
Current version0.6
Versions released8
Last updated2010-02-19
Added to directory2010-01-12
Requires WordPress2.9.1+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
backwards compatibilitybuddypress

Description

Code needed for backwards compatibility with previous versions of BuddyPress. Contains original themes, wire component, status updates, and functions …

Frequently asked questions

Is BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility a free plugin?

Yes — BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.

How popular is BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility?

As of August 7, 2026, BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility ranks #43443 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #40141.

When was BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility last updated?

BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility was last updated on February 19, 2010 (version 0.6). It has shipped 8 releases in total.

Who makes BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility?

BuddyPress Backwards Compatibility is developed by John James Jacoby. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2010.