# Simple BuddyPress Notifications

> Simple BuddyPress Notifications has 10+ active installs and 146 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simple BuddyPress Notifications is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Simple BuddyPress Notifications replaces the default BuddyPress notification icon with a custom bell icon that also plays a sound when new notifications are received. It shows the number of unread notifications and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,426
- **Downloads (30 days):** 146 (+440.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** imemine (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/imemine/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-buddypress-notifications/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [buddypress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress/) | >100 | 448 |
| [buddypress notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress-notifications/) | #3 | 3 |
| [forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forum/) | #65 | 87 |
| [notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification/) | >100 | 306 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| buddypress | >100 | 1,073 |
| buddypress notifications | #40 | 314 |
| forum | >100 | 7,105 |
| notification | >100 | 8,903 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## 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 Simple BuddyPress Notifications free?
Yes. Simple BuddyPress Notifications is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple BuddyPress Notifications safe to use in 2026?
Simple BuddyPress Notifications is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple BuddyPress Notifications?
Simple BuddyPress Notifications is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,426 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 146 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple BuddyPress Notifications work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple BuddyPress Notifications up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Simple BuddyPress Notifications need?
Simple BuddyPress Notifications requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple BuddyPress Notifications last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on October 6, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes Simple BuddyPress Notifications?
Simple BuddyPress Notifications is developed and maintained by imemine.

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


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