WordPress BuddyPress Chat Room & Group Chat Plugin 2.0.0
The WordPress BuddyPress Chat Room & Group Chat Plugin is a powerful real-time
communication solution designed for WordPress communities, forums, membership sites, and eCommerce platforms.
It seamlessly integrates with BuddyPress and offers chatrooms, private messaging, group chats,
and media sharing — all within your WordPress dashboard. With a responsive design, multilingual support,
and advanced notification features, this plugin makes community engagement easier and more interactive.
Key Features
- User Chatrooms: Enable live chatrooms for all registered WordPress users.
- BuddyPress Group Chat: Seamlessly integrate with BuddyPress for group communication.
- Private Messaging: Allow members to start one-on-one private chats.
- Multi-Chat Support: Handle multiple group and private chats simultaneously.
- Media Sharing: Send images, files, and videos within chats.
- Smart Notifications: Sound alerts, browser tab indicators, and color changes for new messages.
- Auto Chat Invites: Open new chat tabs automatically when invited.
- Responsive Sidebar: Sliding sidebar design works across all devices.
- Emoji Support: Over 80 smileys with easy slide control.
- Member Status: Online/offline indicators and member search functionality.
- User Avatars: Automatic display of profile thumbnails in chat.
- Ajax Technology: Fast, real-time communication without page reloads.
- Translation Ready: Fully translatable for multilingual communities.
- Admin Control Panel: Manage chat options easily in wp-admin.
- Auto Chat History Cleanup: Free up hosting space with scheduled cleanups.
- Custom Refresh Rate: Adjust chat refresh speed to match server capacity.
- Multisite Support: Works across WordPress multisite networks.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Seamless integration with BuddyPress | Can be resource-heavy on shared hosting |
| Supports group, private, and multi-chat simultaneously | Some advanced features may require fine-tuning |
| Media sharing and emojis included | Dependent on BuddyPress for full functionality |
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
- Download the BuddyPress Chat Room & Group Chat Plugin ZIP file.
- Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Upload the .zip file and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin after installation completes.
- Go to Chatroom Settings in the admin panel to configure chatrooms, private messaging, and media options.
- Integrate with BuddyPress groups to enable group chat functionality.
Comparison with Alternatives
| Feature | BuddyPress Chatroom | CometChat | Wise Chat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integration | Deep BuddyPress integration | Standalone | Standalone |
| Media Sharing | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Cost | One-time license | Subscription-based | Freemium |
Download BuddyPress Chat Room & Group Chat Plugin
Enhance your WordPress community with real-time group and private chat. Download the plugin below and
give your members an engaging, interactive communication experience.
