I can confirm that I have the same issue. Admin users can see all groups, including the hidden groups, but the hidden groups are invisible for regular members in the BP Groups Widget.
Here is one relevant issue: https://buddypress.org/support/topic/showing-buddypress-hidden-group-forums-to-group-members-on-bbpress-forum-index/
@rzelnik,
Here a little reminder.
Private group access:
This is a private group. To join you must be a registered site member and request group membership.
Hidden group access:
Hidden groups are not listed on group directory, for visitors and members. This is explained in the 1st step of the group creation page.
You must be invited to join a hidden group. Once accepted, you see this hidden group only in your group list. Additionnaly, you have to be friends first before you can invite a member to join a hidden group.
If you try to access a hidden group as visitor, you’ll see a 404 page. Same thing if you’re logged-in and not member of the hidden group.
The group widget works like the group directory, and use the same filters (active, popular, newest). The widget is just smaller. And like the group directory, the widget doesn’t mention the hidden groups, even if you’re member of such a group.
So, I guess it is not a issue.
@danbp, thank you for your explanation. I thought that “hidden group” means hidden for other users outside the group, for public group lists etc. I still don’t understand, why the “hidden group” should be hidden also for it’s own members.
@rzelnik,
your question was around hidden groups are invisible for regular members in the BP Groups Widget.
Hidden groups are only viewable on the member profile My Groups tab, when the member is logged in and is member of the hidden group.
So far i can remember, it is so since a long time ago.
If it is not the case on your install, you must give more information about it.
Used theme, eventually customized function, bp and wp version and a precise description of your issue. When does it appear, and so on.
@danbp, I just realized that my request is a bit out of scope. Actually I would need a widget that would show “My Groups” rather than “Newest/Active/Popular Groups”, so I will try to search for another widget and eventually I will try to create it. Thanks for your explanation.
hi @rzelnik,
you’re welcome ! 😉
Before creating something, read first the comments in bp-activity-template.php:357
