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BP Group Finder by Interest Tags

BP Group Finder by Interest Tags extends BuddyPress groups functionality with advanced interest-based discovery. This plugin enables users to search, filter, and discover groups using custom interest tags, similar to Reddit's community discovery system.

by WBCom Designs · github.com/divangrastogi/bp-group-finder · website

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Extend BuddyPress groups functionality with advanced interest-based discovery. Enable users to search, filter, and discover groups using custom interest tags.

Description

BP Group Finder by Interest Tags extends BuddyPress groups functionality with advanced interest-based discovery. This plugin enables users to search, filter, and discover groups using custom interest tags, similar to Reddit's community discovery system.

Key Features

  • Custom Interest Tags: Create and manage interest tags for BuddyPress groups
  • Advanced Search & Filtering: Search groups by multiple interest tags with AND/OR logic
  • Autocomplete Suggestions: Real-time tag suggestions as users type
  • Trending Tags Widget: Display popular and trending interest tags
  • REST API Integration: Full REST API support for external integrations
  • Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly interface with accessibility support
  • Performance Optimized: Caching and optimized queries for large communities

Perfect for

  • Large BuddyPress communities
  • Niche interest groups
  • Educational platforms
  • Professional networks
  • Hobby and special interest communities

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/bp-group-finder directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
  3. Ensure BuddyPress is installed and activated.
  4. Configure plugin settings under BuddyPress > Group Interests.
  5. Start adding interest tags to your groups!

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.8 or higher
  • BuddyPress 10.0.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin require BuddyPress?

Yes, this plugin requires BuddyPress 10.0.0 or higher to function.

Can I import existing group categories as tags?

Yes, the plugin provides tools to convert existing BuddyPress group types or categories to interest tags.

Is the plugin mobile-friendly?

Yes, the plugin is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices.

Can I customize the appearance?

Yes, the plugin uses CSS custom properties for easy theming and customization.

Screenshots

  1. Group directory with tag filtering
  2. Tag management metabox
  3. Trending tags widget
  4. Search interface with autocomplete

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Custom taxonomy for group interests
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • REST API endpoints
  • Trending tags widget
  • Responsive design

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see our contributing guidelines for details.

Support

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

Copyright (C) 2024 WBCom Designs

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.

Credits

Developed by WBCom Designs

Tags: buddypress, groups, tags, interests, discovery, search, filter