BuddyPress 1.0 Has Arrived
April 30, 2009 in News
I’m happy to announce that version 1.0 of BuddyPress is now available for download.
This release marks over a year of solid development, starting from the roots of the ChickSpeak project, all the way to the blossoming developer community I see interacting on this site everyday.
This is just the first step on a long road ahead. So much is possible now that we have a solid WordPress-based social framework to build upon.
The status updates and gallery components are next on the roadmap, you can expect to see versions of those components appearing later this year. We’ll also be going through the hundreds of enhancement tickets we’ve received, and with your help prioritizing them for future versions.
I’m most excited to see what plugin developers and theme designers can come up with. Even in the pre-release stages, plugins to extend and add functionality have already been popping up. If you’re a plugin developer or theme designer, be sure to check out the skeleton component and skeleton theme. These packages will provide you with a solid starting point to build BuddyPress components and custom themes from.
I’d also like to give some serious thanks to the community that has rallied around this project. I was told that getting people excited and involved with a new OSS project can be one of the hardest tasks to accomplish. I’m really bowled over that so many people have become involved with BuddyPress development and feedback on a daily basis.
I’d like to give a mention to every developer who has helped with the project, whether it be with tickets, advice, feedback or support:
adrenalis, ageeshkg, andy, andrea_r, arghagain, arturo84, armchairGeneral, atrax, barry, beaulebens, bebopcool, belogical, benny148148, bercon, bergsten, bflora, blogestudio, bloom, bluestraw, borkweb, bpress-tr, brianbrey, burtadsit, buzz_lightyear, catiakitahara, cawoodm, cdancal, ceo, chouf1, chriscree, conceptfusion, coto, creede, crippledtechnology, DJPaul, Dace, da3rX, daiko, danielfelice, daysleeperxyz, ddmitry, developdaly, dfa327, diegoferrari, digitalsaints, dnusim, dreman1, drmike, duanestorey, dudboi, egerrits, ev3rywh3re, ezd, FrankVolkelm, famous, farmerinchina, fishbowl81, frumph, fserer, GIGALinux, gbellucci, geordee, gerbilo, gogoplata, gordie.lachance, gwrey, hally47, hudatoriq, hyper123, hyrxx, IdaWebCo, ian-wallace, iprashant, iqcuties, italways, Jehy, JurMous, j.conti, jag25, jasonago, jbasdf, jeffry.degrande, jeffsayre, jehy, jfcarter, jmax123, joalbright, john268, johnbillion, johnjamesjacoby, johnnypea, josswinn, jpelker, jvinch, KevinHeath, keppy, khmiin, kilmarac, lancewillett, lienxing, lilyfan, lostdeviant, lucahurst, matt, maagic-net, mark-k, martinnr5, matjack1, matt826, maxaud, mburp, mdawaffe, midwestbonsai, miguael, mikepratt, mikey312, milo317, momo360modena, mrwiblog, mufasa, mutiu, mypop, Nightgunner5m, nateritter, nbachiyski, ndrwld, neuromancer2701, nicolagreco, nolageek, noumansaleem, owrede, PerS, PierreR, PioneerSkies, Ptath, philpeter, phlux0r, pioneerskies, realfam, reprint, roypm, salsicha, sgrunt, sharvank, sharvankumar, shawnkhall, simonwheatley, slaFFik, sollaires, stecklars, Taffman, takayukister, takuya, talk2manoj, tekanji, terryjsmith, thezohan10, trent, tvc123, vachi, vintcn, walter24, wardeh, webzworks, westpointer, whyisjake, wildrot, williamsba1, windhamdavid, wordpressbob, wrkng, xmailr, xmailr, yoavf, zahirtas, zanzoon, zheng1212
Paul Gibbs said on April 30, 2009
GZ!
Trent Adams said on April 30, 2009
Congrats and cheers to the final 1.0 release! Thanks Andy and everyone who has contributed!
Andrew Mager said on April 30, 2009
I am going to install this today. Very excited to see it running.
Beau Lebens said on April 30, 2009
Huge congratulations Andy! I know you’ve put a massive amount of work into this, and I’m proud to be involved in whatever tiny way I have been thus far
It’s going to be really exciting to see what the community does with this now!
Jeff Sayre said on April 30, 2009
Andy, congratulations and well done! You’ve worked tirelessly in helping to bring to the world a solid, open source, social networking platform.
This is just beginning. BuddyPress will ignite the social media world!
Mape said on April 30, 2009
Super!!!!
Thank You!
daniel felice said on April 30, 2009
Great work Andy. Thanks for all the hardwork!
Simon said on April 30, 2009
Damn it… Now I have NO excuses in not getting my project off the ground!
Congrats to everyone involved!
A couple of years ago I was excited at the prospect of developing sites around WordPress and when I discovered BuddyPress a few short months ago that excitment grew ten fold… I am truly looking forward to seeing where this goes and tagging along for the ride!
Again, well done Andy and everyone who has embraced BuddyPress!
Joshua Parker said on April 30, 2009
I am super excited. A big thank you to everyone who worked hard on this project.
Phlux0r said on April 30, 2009
Well done, Andy! Good to see the big one point ooooh finally out!
Thanks for all your work and listening to what we had to say. BuddyPress is a true community project and I’m sure will continue to thrive and grow.
Thanks for the credit too
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Cyndy Otty said on April 30, 2009
Wow, so awesome!
Off to go install it right now!
Nicola Greco said on April 30, 2009
Congrats Andy!
This news is the best present I can receive for my birthday! (3 may)
Congrats again!
Steve Lam said on April 30, 2009
Don’t forget to bump the version in the bp-loader.php header
Terry Smith said on April 30, 2009
Congrats guys!!
Andy Peatling said on April 30, 2009
@Steve Lam Try downloading again, when we first tagged it (pre announcement), the version wasn’t bumped.
Josh~ said on April 30, 2009
Any chance to use this with a single WordPress blog (not MU) in the future? I have about 15.000 members registered at my blog, the possibilities…
Donnacha said on April 30, 2009
Congratulations to Andy and everyone on the list, I am extremely grateful for the passion you’ve all pumped into this project.
BuddyPress is going to change the online landscape in ways we can’t even imagine yet, just watch.
Andy Peatling said on April 30, 2009
@Josh~ There will be a standalone WordPress version in the future yes. There needs to be some architectural work done before that happens though.
Carlos A. said on April 30, 2009
At least.
Ndengler said on April 30, 2009
Congratulations guys, I’m pretty new to buddypress, but I already love it and see so many opportunities for it, thanks, thanks, thanks!
Matt Kern said on April 30, 2009
You guys rock!
Now I can get back to it…..
Donnacha said on April 30, 2009
I agree with Josh, the WP (non-MU) version of BP will be pretty explosive, driving social features out to the masses. I hope it is something that will happen sooner rather that later.
Gaetan said on April 30, 2009
GREAT news, GREAT job!!! Thanks Andy & all the developers from your list!!
Arturo said on April 30, 2009
Thank you too Andy, for BuddyPress and for all your work!
Banago said on April 30, 2009
That is definitively great news – thanks for your hard work on BuddyPress
Brian Katz said on April 30, 2009
Congratulations to Andy and the Contributing Team,
Kudos! To a job well done!
BuddyPress will begin to have a life of its own and enable every blogger to make their blog their social own microcosm!
Thanks,
Brian Katz
mekudos.com
Matew said on April 30, 2009
Congrats Andy, it’s Really Great, Fantastic WORK!!! We are now one step forward in world socialization:)
tyna said on April 30, 2009
Congratulations Andy!! We heart you and Buddypress!
Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication and for always being available to answer any questions – now relax, pop open a beer and (fingers crossed) watch Vancouver defeat Chicago in game 1 tonight. (As a Flyers fan I hope you know how much that pained me to write)
The Frosty @WPCult said on April 30, 2009
That’s exiting!
Mike Pratt said on April 30, 2009
I echo everyone’s sentiments. A hearty congrats to all, esp Andy. This will change a lot in the online landscape, no doubt.
Mike said on April 30, 2009
awwww… no love for my reviews. i see how it is. *POW* right in the kisser. *POW* right in the kisser. *POW*.. =P
wpmubp.org said on April 30, 2009
Omedeto!!!
Anointed said on April 30, 2009
Thank you very much for all the hard work that has gone into this project.
Upgrading now
Patai László said on May 1, 2009
Super! Congrats…
Alunsina said on May 1, 2009
Congratulations! The Php/Css Challenged Community thanks you and the guys for the excellent work. Woot woot!
Tom Troughton said on May 1, 2009
I thought at WordPress was awesome before.
This takes it over the top!
Thank you!
Nazieb said on May 1, 2009
Great job!
I’ve been waiting for this release..
Congratulation, guys!
RevolWerx said on May 1, 2009
Awesome news, congratulations and big thanks to all the developers and supporters for making BuddyPress so robust.
tasarhane said on May 1, 2009
congratulations.. pretty news.. thanks ;|
benjamin935 said on May 1, 2009
Congratulations and thanks in advance. If it facilitates social networking as wordpress did for blogging this a major step.
I had a few ideas on creating a social network, this will surely be a big help. Is there a french version scheduled ?
adedip said on May 1, 2009
This is truly amazing guys! Great job!
Please be quick with the Photo Albums, that will make this system perfect!
cheers!
Andrea
SlaFFik said on May 1, 2009
Thank you, Andy for this awesome job! Wish you were happy with this release, because I am!
Sugar Web Design said on May 1, 2009
Well done Andy and everyone involved. I plan to sink a significant amount of time getting to know this platform, this is so exciting!! Congrats to all.
Deuts said on May 1, 2009
Congratulations. I wish I had an active community to deploy this project. This is simply awesome.
Wessel van Rensburg said on May 1, 2009
Buddypress + Twitter could be a match made in heaven. Ning, eat your heart out.
Windhamdavid said on May 1, 2009
ahhhhh… 1.0, I like the smell of that.
Brad said on May 1, 2009
Great job to all who helped out! I love BuddyPress and can’t wait to see it grow over the coming years!
Cátia Kitahara said on May 1, 2009
Congrats from Brazil, Andy!
I feel myself completely honored to be mentioned among all those guys who really helpped you developing this great project! I had a tiny minor contribution, besides translating it into Brazilian Portuguese.
I’m sure it’ll be a huge success down here, in the soccer and social networks country (according to a recent Nielsen Online report 80% of Brazilians internet users visited social networks and blogs last december). Actually, it already is, there are many Brazilian sites using BuddyPress, and the most accessed download in our website is BuddyPress translation files! I think you should come to Brazil visit us sometime soon!
Parabéns!
Cátia Kitahara
Sharon Chambers said on May 1, 2009
Great job, Andy! Many thanks to you and your team of developers. I’m excited to see what’s in store for the future of BuddyPress!
Pyrmont said on May 1, 2009
Huge Congrats Guys. Can’t wait to have a play and see whats what.