# BuddyDrive

> BuddyDrive has 1K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 47 reviews and 435 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 50/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** BuddyDrive works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

**BuddyDrive lets BuddyPress users upload, manage, and share files and folders from profiles or groups.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 242,606
- **Downloads (30 days):** 435 (+22.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 47 reviews
- **Health score:** 50/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Themekraft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themekraft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddydrive/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [buddypress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress/) | #16 | 448 |
| [files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/files/) | #11 | 105 |
| [folders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/folders/) | #5 | 58 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| buddypress | >100 | 1,072 |
| files | >100 | 10,000 |
| folders | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 91.1%
- 2.0: 6.2%
- Other: 2.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-better-messages/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (142) | Oct 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-media/) | 7K+ | 3.7/5 (152) | Oct 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [BuddyPress Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-docs/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (35) | Mar 19, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-multilingual/) | 6K+ | 4.6/5 (37) | Aug 20, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 5 | [BP Classic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-classic/) | 6K+ | — | Jul 26, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Spam Destroyer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spam-destroyer/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (54) | Apr 29, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youzify/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (193) | Mar 15, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [BP Profile Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-profile-search/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (71) | Oct 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Field Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-xprofile-custom-field-types/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Apr 8, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 10 | [MediaPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mediapress/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Dec 31, 2025 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuddyDrive free?
Yes. BuddyDrive is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BuddyDrive safe to use in 2026?
BuddyDrive works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BuddyDrive?
BuddyDrive is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 242,606 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 435 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BuddyDrive work with WordPress 7.1?
BuddyDrive is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does BuddyDrive need?
BuddyDrive requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was BuddyDrive last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.4, was released on June 3, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes BuddyDrive?
BuddyDrive is developed and maintained by Themekraft.

### What are the best alternatives to BuddyDrive?
The most popular alternatives to BuddyDrive are Better Messages (10K+ installs), rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… (7K+ installs) and BuddyPress Docs (6K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddydrive/ · Generated 2026-10-10 10:24 UTC by PageForge