bp_adminbar_notifications_menu() is the function to call for creating the notifications menu… you will have to play with that.
oh, i thought there might be an easier way. like <?php bp_show_unread_count() ?> 
you can easily recreate a new function with the one i provided, so instead of creating a dropdown menu it would simply show a count…
thanks nexia, i will checkout the docu.
<?php bp_total_unread_messages_count() ?>
Here’s what I use:
<?php
global $bp;
$hmag_inbox_count = messages_get_unread_count();
if ($hmag_inbox_count > ’9′) {
$hmag_inbox_count = ’9+’;
}
echo ‘<span class=”your-style”>’.$hmag_inbox_count.’</span>’;
?>
Displays a number for # of unread. If the count is greater then 9, it displays 9+
i want my personal andy peatling right beside me when i play with buddypress.
thanks a lot everyone!
even tho the code doesn’t check for »pendig friendships« it’s pretty cool!
<?php bp_total_unread_messages_count() ?>
having a Andy Peatling in my living room when i code, would be really annoying… sorry but we would have to debate the usage of each function… not good.
ROFL!
i thought <?php bp_core_get_notifications_for_user() ?> might get all notifications, but that’s just empty. hmm
Just a note “ echos the count.
If you want to return the count without the echo use “
