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Community plugins allow your users to create and share content and interact with other members in your online community. Learn more about our recommended plugins for this category in the table below and compare their features – some of which may only be available in pro or premium versions. 

bbPressBuddyPressBuddyBoss Platform
bbPressBuddyPressBuddyBoss Platform
About

bbPress allows your users to build and participate in forums and discussion boards. It uses a simple interface and is fully compatible with BuddyPress and other themes and plugins to extend functionality.

BuddyPress is a free, open-source social network plugin for online communities. With it, your users can register, create user profiles and groups, have private conversations, and interact within the community.

BuddyBoss is a comprehensive communities plugin that also allows you to sell courses, create membership programs and build e-learning & training hubs. BuddyBoss integrates with a wide range of 3rd-party plugins and has its own theme.

Pricing model
Plugin priceFreeFree$0-288
Date testedOctober 19, 2023January 30, 2024January 30, 2024
Register users to use platform
Create and join groups
Supports add-on features to extend functionality
Send emails and notifications to members
Display activity streams
Spam protection
Supports forums and discussion boards
Set permissions for viewing content
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We only recommend plugins that show an ongoing commitment to WPML compatibility. The authors of the plugins featured in the table above work closely with the WPML team on a regular basis to ensure you can build a reliable, multilingual site.

All WPML-compatible Community plugins

Plugin name

Plugin house

Last tested date

Compatibility Status

October 19, 2023

January 30, 2024

December 20, 2023

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