Title: Restrictions for BuddyPress Author: SeventhQueen Published: June 4, 2018 Last modified: February 24, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/bp-restrict/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=1899020) ![](https://ps.w.org/bp-restrict/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=1899020) # Restrictions for BuddyPress By [SeventhQueen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/seventhqueen/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/bp-restrict.1.5.3.zip) * [Details](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/#installation) * [Development](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/) ## Description **Restrictions for BuddyPress** gives you full control over who can see and access your BuddyPress community pages. Hide profiles, groups, activity, and messages from visitors, non-members, or specific membership levels. Perfect for **membership sites**, **private communities**, **paid networks**, and** gated BuddyPress installations**. #### What You Can Restrict * **Members Directory** — Hide the full members list from visitors or non-members * **Member Profiles** — Control who can view individual BuddyPress profiles * **Groups Directory** — Restrict access to the groups listing page * **Single Group Pages** — Lock individual group pages behind membership * **Site-Wide Activity** — Hide the activity stream from unauthorized users * **Private Messages** — Restrict messaging to specific membership levels #### Membership Integration Seamlessly integrates with **Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro)**: * Apply restrictions based on your existing membership levels * Show upgrade prompts to non-members trying to access restricted content * Mix and match — some areas free, some members-only #### Free Access by Profile Field Grant free access to specific BuddyPress members based on a **profile field value**— no membership plugin required. Ideal for: * Giving VIP access to users with a specific role or profile attribute * Creating tiered access without a full membership setup * Whitelisting beta testers or early adopters #### BuddyBoss Compatible Fully compatible with **BuddyBoss Platform**, so your restrictions work whether you’re running classic BuddyPress or BuddyBoss. #### How It Works 1. Install and activate the plugin 2. Go to **Settings BP Restrict** 3. Choose which BuddyPress areas to restrict 4. Select restriction type: visitors, all non-members, or specific membership levels 5. Set a custom redirect URL or restriction message 6. Done — your community is protected #### Use Cases * **Private communities** — Only logged-in members can browse profiles and groups * **Paid membership sites** — Gate BuddyPress features behind PMPro membership levels * **Corporate intranets** — Restrict the social layer to employees only * **Online courses** — Let students access the community, hide it from everyone else * **Dating sites** — Require membership to view profiles or send messages ## Screenshots * [[ * General BuddyPress restriction settings — control access to profiles, groups, activity, and messages * [[ * Paid Memberships Pro integration — apply restrictions based on membership levels ## Installation #### From WordPress Dashboard 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** 2. Search for **“Restrictions for BuddyPress”** 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** 4. Configure under **Settings BP Restrict** #### Manual Upload 1. Download `bp-restrict.zip` 2. Go to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin** 3. Select the zip file and click **Install Now** 4. Activate and configure under **Settings BP Restrict** ## FAQ ### Does this plugin work without Paid Memberships Pro? Yes! You can restrict BuddyPress areas based on login status (visitors vs. logged- in users) or based on BuddyPress profile field values — no membership plugin required. PMPro integration is optional. ### Does it work with BuddyBoss? Yes, Restrictions for BuddyPress is fully compatible with BuddyBoss Platform. ### Can I show a custom message to restricted users? Yes. You can set a custom restriction message or redirect users to a specific page( like a registration or upgrade page). ### Can I restrict only certain membership levels? Yes. With Paid Memberships Pro active, you can choose exactly which membership levels have access to each BuddyPress area. ### Will restricted pages still appear in menus and search? The plugin restricts access to BuddyPress pages. Menu visibility depends on your theme or menu settings. We recommend using a menu visibility plugin alongside this one for the best experience. ### Is it compatible with the latest WordPress and PHP versions? Yes. Tested up to WordPress 6.9 and requires PHP 7.4 or higher. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/de0bd06a751036e7e0554ae2d3087413547086e6043decbc9ac761184206b171? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[GREAT & EASY](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-easy-11/)󠁿 [Hermann Matthias](https://profiles.wordpress.org/matthy99/) March 16, 2021 many thanks for this plugin, that is exactly what I am searching for, it is so easy, some others offer a big “trouble” around, 5x just a click and you are done ! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fb6953f79536a6b148b491c9c096f5a6f73e76f70901c70ee5997f31a1bcf898? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Thank You!!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/thank-you-2466/)󠁿 [BStreet](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bstreet123456789/) August 5, 2020 1 reply Simple, clean and effective. Great plugin! Works with Buddyboss. Thanks Seventhqueen. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3812c132152e3b30f253f0ed0f61770684ea00c7b9731a42849852c274348e21? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Good plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/good-plugin-4405/)󠁿 [Elia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/prettyboyelias/) June 24, 2020 Thanks a lot! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0295e2d925c79977431dd32d0187662cf5ba9808b8227440e2ef1d2a82dc285e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very usefull](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-usefull-350/)󠁿 [asterix30](https://profiles.wordpress.org/asterix30/) April 17, 2020 Works great! Exactly what I needed Thanks a lot [ Read all 4 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Restrictions for BuddyPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ SeventhQueen ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/seventhqueen/) [Translate “Restrictions for BuddyPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/bp-restrict) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bp-restrict/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/bp-restrict/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bp-restrict/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bp-restrict/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.5.3 * **Security fix:** Updated bundled Redux Framework to v4.5.10, removing vulnerable Appsero tracking library (CVE-2025-12391) * Updated “Tested up to” WordPress 6.9 #### 1.5.2 * Fix Redux framework error #### 1.5.1 * Update Redux framework init call to work with older versions used in other plugins #### 1.5.0 * Update Redux framework. BuddyBoss compatibility. #### 1.4.1 * Fixed a PHP notice in latest versions #### 1.4.0 * Fixed “View message” restriction message showing even if you have access #### 1.3.0 * Updated options framework panel #### 1.2.0 * PMPro viewing messages restriction now generates a notice to upgrade account #### 1.1.1 * Extra checks added for free access with Paid Memberships Pro #### 1.1 * Added the ability to give free access to BuddyPress members based on specific profile field and value #### 1.0.1 * Redirect BuddyPress new message to messages page #### 1.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.5.3** * Last updated **2 months ago** * Active installations **300+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/) * Tags * [access-control](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/access-control/)[buddypress](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/buddypress/) [membership](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/membership/)[pmpro](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pmpro/) [restrict content](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/restrict-content/) * [Advanced View](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 4 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ SeventhQueen ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/seventhqueen/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 0 out of 1 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bp-restrict/)