Free
95k+ downloads · 28+ components
BuddyPress community builder for Elementor
The easy & fun way to build online community websites
Design BuddyPress profiles, member directories and activity feeds visually with 28+ Elementor components — full style control, no code required.
- 95k+ Downloads on WordPress.org
- 28+ Drag-and-drop components
- 4.6★ Average user rating
- 100s Communities worldwide
Why BuddyBuilder
Everything you need to launch a community your members will love coming back to.
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Online communities
BuddyBuilder gives you the freedom to build an online community right on your existing WordPress site. Allow people to connect, post updates and discuss in groups.
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Full style control
Our unique system gives you full control over structure and styling. Build multiple templates with different layouts, show custom profile information and much more.
- Pro
Live notifications
BuddyBuilder Pro ships a live notifications widget you can add to any Elementor template — or drop it straight into your WordPress menu.
Profile pages for members & groups
Design every part of a member or group profile
Build member and group profile templates with total control over structure, styling and typography — no two communities have to look alike.
- Member & group name Full styling and typography control.
- Profile image Member or group thumbnail, fully styled.
- Profile cover Cover image with rich styling settings.
- X-Profile fields Pro Surface custom profile fields.
- Profile navigation menu The main profile navigation.
- Action buttons “Add friend”, “Join group” and more in minutes.
- Content streams Generate the profile or group content area.
- Last activity Show last activity with custom styling.
- Group meta info Public, private or hidden group status.
- Group description A short presentation of the group.
- Groups leadership Stylish thumbnails of admins & moderators.
- Group privacy status Show the group type in the directory.
12 profile components Directory listings for members & groups
Stunning directories — grid or list, you pick it
Editing the directory template and even each listing item is a walk in the park. Don’t worry about positioning and styles — we’ve got them covered. Just get creative.
- Members listings Showcase the people in your community.
- Groups listings Showcase the groups in your community.
- Directory navigation Members & groups directory menu.
- Listing filters Toggle parts on/off and style freely.
4 directory components News feed & activity
A living activity feed your members keep coming back to
Display the latest activity from across your community and let members post new updates in a click. You get full control over widget settings and styling, so the feed always feels fresh and on-brand.
- Activity listings Latest activity from across your site.
- Activity form Let members post new activity entries.
- Activity filters Filter the activity stream.
- Activity header The header for a single entry.
- Activity content streams Total control over feed structure.
- Activity buttons Buttons for a single activity entry.
- Activity comments Comments for a single entry.
- Activity navigation The activity page navigation.
8 activity components Premium widgets
Your all-in-one community companion
Pro adds the drop-in widgets that turn a static site into a real-time community — placed anywhere with Elementor or right in your WordPress menu.
- Live notifications Pro Real-time updates without leaving the page.
- Messages Pro A live messages icon, anywhere on your site.
- Groups list tabs Pro Surface the latest and hottest groups.
- Members list tabs Pro See active and newest members instantly.
- Post update form Pro Quick activity updates from any page.
5 Pro widgets 
Everything comes together
Theme independent — a game changer
Works on top of BuddyPress, with the design power of Elementor
BuddyBuilder extends BuddyPress to make building amazing communities easy, and pairs it with Elementor for ultimate control over your entire community website — independent of whatever theme runs the rest of your site.
- Any theme No theme lock-in — keep the theme you love.
- Built in Elementor Drag, drop and style every component.
- BuddyPress-powered All the community features you expect.
- No code required Visual building, start to finish.
Trusted by hundreds of communities across the globe
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“This plugin has allowed me to customize my membership site BuddyPress pages and make it more consistent with the rest of the site. The support is great. I’ve reached out for a few things and got quick, helpful responses.”
siteworkscollab ★★★★★ on WordPress.org -
“Plugin support can be hit or miss. But not with Stax! They got back to me with an answer to my question very quickly, and their idea immediately solved my issue.”
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“It works very well. We’ve managed to gather quite a few reviews; the interface is very user-friendly.”
jairock26 ★★★★★ on WordPress.org -
“I had an issue with the photo display and support provided a quick fix within a day. Great service!”
ksheldon7 ★★★★★ on WordPress.org -
“Exactly what I was looking for. Just what the doctor ordered.”
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“Elementor is easy to work with, yet it does not sacrifice on extensibility and versatility.”
rgauvin ★★★★★ on WordPress.org
Simple annual pricing
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1 Site
$39 $49 /year- BuddyBuilder Pro plugin
- Starter Kits Pro
- Use on 1 website
- 1 year of priority support
- 1 year of updates
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Most popular
3 Sites
$59 $69 /year- BuddyBuilder Pro plugin
- Starter Kits Pro
- Use on up to 3 websites
- 1 year of priority support
- 1 year of updates
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100 Sites
$99 $500 /year- BuddyBuilder Pro plugin
- Starter Kits Pro
- Use on up to 100 websites
- 1 year of priority support
- 1 year of updates
100% risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked.
Frequently asked questions
Build your community today
Download BuddyBuilder free from WordPress.org, or go Pro to unlock live notifications, messaging and premium templates.