Description
At a glance
Looking for BuddyPress v14.5.2? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 90K+ active installs · 4.1/5 rating from 375 reviews · updated July 29, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.1+ & PHP 5.6+.
Are you looking for modern, robust, and sophisticated social network software? BuddyPress is a suite of components that are common to a typical social network, and allows for great add-on features through WordPress’s extensive plugin system.
Aimed at site builders & developers, BuddyPress is focused on ease of integration, ease of use, and extensibility. It is deliberately powerful yet unbelievably simple social network software, built by contributors to WordPress.
Members can register on your site to create user profiles, have private conversations, make social connections, create and interact in groups, and much more. Truly a social network in a box, BuddyPress helps you build a home for your company, school, sports team, or other niche community.
Built with developers in mind
BuddyPress helps site builders & developers add community features to their websites. It comes with a robust theme compatibility API that does its best to make every BuddyPress content page look and feel right with just about any WordPress theme. You will likely need to adjust some styling on your own to make everything look pristine.
BuddyPress themes are just WordPress themes with additional templates, and with a little work, you could easily create your own, too! A handful of BuddyPress-specific themes are readily available for download from WordPress.org, and lots more are available from third-party theme authors.
BuddyPress also comes with built-in support for Akismet and bbPress, two very popular and very powerful WordPress plugins. If you’re using either, visit their settings pages and ensure everything is configured to your liking.
The BuddyPress Add-ons
WordPress.org is home to some amazing Add-ons for BuddyPress, including:
NB: BP Classic is a backwards compatibility Add-on for BuddyPress 12.0 and up bringing back the BP Legacy URL parser, the BP Default theme and BP Legacy widgets.
Go to BuddyPress profile on WordPress.org to find them all!
Join our community
If you’re interested in contributing to BuddyPress, we’d love to have you. Head over to the BuddyPress Documentation site to find out how you can pitch in.
BuddyPress is available in many languages thanks to the volunteer efforts of individuals all around the world. Check out our translations page on the BuddyPress Documentation site for more details. If you are a polyglot, please consider helping translate BuddyPress into your language.
Growing the BuddyPress community means better software for everyone!
Frequently asked questions
What is BuddyPress?
BuddyPress is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 14.5.2. It is active on over 90K websites.
Is BuddyPress free to download?
Yes — BuddyPress 14.5.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.1 out of 5 based on 375 reviews.
How do I install BuddyPress 14.5.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for BuddyPress?
BuddyPress 14.5.2 requires WordPress 6.1 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was BuddyPress last updated?
Version 14.5.2 was last updated on July 29, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the BuddyPress download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 14.5.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 14.5.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 29, 2026 |
| Active installs | 90,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.1/5 (375 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | BuddyPress |
| Tags | community, group, members, network, self-hosted |
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