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BuddyPress is a plugin. Did you activate it?

If so, did you setup BuddyPress afterwards?
https://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/configure-buddypress-components/

If you’re using Genesis, you’ll also need the Genesis theme compatibility plugin called Genesis Connect:
http://www.studiopress.com/plugins/genesis-connect

If you don’t want to use that paid version, you can try using the free BP Template Pack plugin:
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-template-pack/

Although, it should be stated that Genesis Connect is probably better suited as it should integrate with your Genesis theme seamlessly, while BP Template Pack will give you a generic look that might not gel with your theme and might require some CSS and template tinkering to get it just the way you want.

@rogercoathup FYI I had the notice in codex page for BP 1.5 forums to disable discussion forums in BP > Components since it only mentioned group forums in description. I had not done so in the new (currently being updated) page for BP 1.6 forums because I hadn’t tested whether deactivating discussion forums in current version would go awry since there was a revision which now mentioned it in re BOTH group and sitewide forums. However, since core dev has mentioned that it works above, I have now added this info for Installing Sitewide Forums only in codex for 1.6. https://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/installing-group-and-sitewide-forums/#c-set-up-sitewide-forums-only

Delete bb-config.php in root of WP install https://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/installing-group-and-sitewide-forums/#e-forums-frequently-asked-questions

Thread closed. I know it’s not easy to let the moderators know you’ve found duplicate threads, but feel free to reach out or mention one of our names so we can come in and sort it out.

@raminjan Stop creating duplicate threads. It does not help you to get people to respond to your questions more quickly.

The 1.57 was flawed. The new 1.6 has reeked chaos. I don’t wish to be negative but there are real problems with this add on. Admittedly you have to work through upgrade difficulties but our own site died and could not be repaired. Fortunately we did have a back up but have to start asking the hard questions about is this the right path to take.

Hi!
Is there reaaly anybody from BuddyPress answering to all these questions?
It’s a shame launching a new update and NOT SUPPORTING us. Plase somebody Answer.

I have upgraded from version 1.5 to 1.6 but nothing’s working.
I decided to uninstall 1.5 and then install 1.6 but no files or option are showing after installing it through ftp since installation directly from WordPress does not work.
What’s this bug and and can I fix this?
Thanks;

@notpoppy – You have the right idea that your code is loading before BuddyPress and you are also correct to have read the Checking if BuddyPress is active codex article.

Now, you just need to connect the dots!

1. Create a new folder (eg. /my-bp-plugin/).
2. Copy and paste the contents of what you wrote above into a new file (eg. /my-bp-plugin/my-bp-plugin.php).
3. Now, copy and paste the contents of the codex article into a new file (eg. /my-bp-plugin/loader.php) into the folder you just created. Make sure to change the file path and name to the ones you created above as well as the meta data at the top of the file.
4. You should now have a folder with two files. Move this folder into the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, navigate to the WP admin dashboard and activate the plugin!

If you have any other questions, let me know.

Cool start, you’ve posted this in the gallery section so probably for your questions you would get more responses if you put them each in a post in one of the other forums. For instance the ‘Creating and Extending’ for customisation or ‘Installing BuddyPress’ for setting up, or ‘How-To and Troubleshooting’ for any issues and after set up.

As far as commenting on the site I’d love to see the front page show more of the community within. I always think it’s a shame to just have a wall of text when you land on a community. Maybe expand on the logo styling and rough up (for want of a better design term) the other elements. I’m a sucker for a bit of personality in a site and think considering your topic you could do that fairly easily.

.. and here’s a write up on how to use hooks (or in this case filters), to add your dynamic menu item:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10644384/dynamic-url-in-wordpress-navigation

Obviously, you’ll have to adapt the code to add your BuddyPress profile links.

You can also ignore the comment about playing with the priority number for ordering (that’s nonsense). You’d have to take the item list (incoming parameter), and manipulate that – inserting your menu at the right point.

It’s not ‘cut and paste’ though, and you’ll need some reasonable PHP development skills to get it set up correctly.

@sp12 found via Google -> @otto42 ‘s mini-plugin to alphabetize My Site in nav bar