# BuddyPress Members Only

> BuddyPress Members Only has <10 active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BuddyPress Members Only shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**BuddyPress Members Only is a BuddyPress plugin that restricts your BuddyPress to logged in/registered members only.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,605
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+26% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 1, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** membersonly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/membersonly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ssl-for-buddypress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [buddypress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress/) | >100 | 448 |
| [membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/membership/) | >100 | 261 |
| [private](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private/) | #79 | 86 |
| [protected](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protected/) | #19 | 21 |
| [restricts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restricts/) | #8 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| buddypress | >100 | 1,076 |
| membership | >100 | 2,096 |
| private | >100 | 5,300 |
| protected | >100 | 3,806 |
| restricts | >100 | 2,820 |

## 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 13, 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 BuddyPress Members Only free?
Yes. BuddyPress Members Only is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BuddyPress Members Only safe to use in 2026?
BuddyPress Members Only shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BuddyPress Members Only?
BuddyPress Members Only is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,605 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BuddyPress Members Only work with WordPress 7.1?
BuddyPress Members Only is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BuddyPress Members Only last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 1, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes BuddyPress Members Only?
BuddyPress Members Only is developed and maintained by membersonly.

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


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