wpDiscuz – BuddyPress Integration
The wpDiscuz – BuddyPress Integration addon provides a seamless way to connect the wpDiscuz commenting system with the BuddyPress community platform. It enhances user interaction by synchronizing discussions, activities, profile tabs, and notification options within a unified environment.
Notifications
Every key action in the comment area can trigger real-time alerts through the BuddyPress notification system. These notifications are available both on-site and by email, and can be managed individually. Supported events include:
- Receiving votes on comments
- Gaining new followers
- Receiving post ratings
- Comment approval
- Replies to comments
- New comments on posts
- User mentions
- New activity from followed users
A dedicated Notifications > Settings panel allows fine-tuning of preferences for each type of alert.
Profile Tabs
User activity related to comments is fully integrated into the BuddyPress profile system. A new Discussions tab is created with seven sub-sections:
- Comments – List of all comments made by the user
- Reactions – Comments liked or disliked by the user
- Rates – Posts rated by the user
- Subscriptions – Manage comment and post subscriptions with quick unsubscribe options
- Votes – Comments that received positive or negative votes from others
- Following – Accounts followed by the user with options to unfollow
- Followers – Accounts that follow the user
Activity Stream
New comments, replies, likes, and dislikes automatically generate entries in the BuddyPress activity feed. These updates appear both on the global activity page and within the user’s own profile stream. A built-in importer tool also allows bringing older comment-related activities into the feed for a complete history.
Dashboard Settings
The addon includes a dedicated configuration panel, enabling full customization of behavior, phrases, and translations. All options are found in Dashboard > wpDiscuz > Settings > BuddyPress Integration tab.
Installation and Configuration
Installation follows the standard WordPress plugin process. After uploading and activating the addon via the Plugins menu, access the configuration area at Dashboard > wpDiscuz > Settings > Addons Tab > BuddyPress Integration. If necessary, the addon can also be installed manually by uploading it to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory using FTP and activating it in the WordPress dashboard.
