BuddyPress Restrict Group Creation
This plugin extends the default “Restrict group creation to Site Admins?” settings within BuddyPress. Rules for restricting group creation can be attached to each wp capability giving multiple levels of control. The…
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- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where BuddyPress Restrict Group C… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| buddypress | >100 |
| group | >100 |
| group creation | #32 |
| groups | >100 |
| restrict groups | #95 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About BuddyPress Restrict Group Creation
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
This plugin extends the default “Restrict group creation to Site Admins?” settings within BuddyPress. Rules for restricting group creation can be attached to each wp capability giving multiple levels of control. The rules are made up of member thresholds: forum posts, friends, status updates, days since registered, total groups created, total group admin memberships, total group memberships and total group mod memberships; Also supports the third-party plugin: achievements. S for example you can restrict group creation to members who have more than 10 friends etc.
This plugin was originally created by Rich @ etivite, and has been updated to run on the latest version of WordPress by Venutius.
1.2.0
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20/07/2024
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Fixed for depricated functions
- Entire plugin now translateable.
1.1.2
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17/02/2021
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Fix: Corrected translation file load.
1.1.1
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11/04/2019
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New: Added French translation, thanks to Bruno Verrier.
1.1.0
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25/032019
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New: Added restriction for group memberships.
1.0.0
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16/11/2018
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Moved settings page to options-general
- Corrected numerous errors from deprecated syntax.
Installation
- Upload the full directory into your wp-content/plugins directory
- Activate the plugin at the plugin administration page
- Open the plugin configuration page, which is located under BuddyPress and map the wp-capabilities to overall group creation, forum option, and group status level.
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FAQ
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Is BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… free?
Yes. BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… safe to use in 2026?
BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat…?
BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,469 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.
Does BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… work with WordPress 7.1?
BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 20, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat…?
BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… is developed and maintained by Venutius.
What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat…?
The most popular alternatives to BuddyPress Restrict Group Creat… are Better Messages (10K+ installs), rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… (7K+ installs) and BuddyPress Docs (6K+ installs).
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