BuddyDev | BuddyPress Profile Visibility Manager

BuddyPress Profile Visibility Manager - Control the privacy of your BuddyPress profiles

BuddyPress Profile Visibility Manager is an extension for BuddyPress-based websites that allows for precise visibility management of profile fields and user sections. The plugin allows you to define who can see which profile elements—from completely public data to information restricted to selected groups, roles, or friends. This gives administrators a tool for building safer and more relevant online communities.

Features and capabilities

• Precise xProfile field visibility settings: ability to specify the visibility of each profile field separately (public, logged-in users only, friends only, custom roles).
• Role- and group-based visibility: Access rules can be applied to user roles (e.g., subscriber, member, editor) and to specific BuddyPress groups.
• Global and local settings: define default rules for new fields and override them at the individual field level.
• Easy administration interface: clear panel for managing visibility rules without the need to edit code.
• Clear labels and messages: Display information about the availability of profile values to visitors.
• Compatibility with popular BuddyPress themes and extensions: Integrate with existing profile fields without the need for data migration.
• Possibility to create mixed conditions: combine rules, e.g. visible to friends and only for specific roles.
• Export settings options: easily transfer visibility rules between environments (e.g. from test to production).

Benefits for the administrator and user

• Greater security of personal data: Automating privacy policies minimizes the risk of unintentionally sharing sensitive information.
• Increased community trust: transparent visibility rules improve the user experience and build a sense of control over data.
• Better content relevance: allows you to present personalized information to different audiences, which increases user engagement.
• Scalability: the solution works well on both small forums and large social networking sites based on BuddyPress.

Practical applications

BuddyPress Profile Visibility Manager is suitable for a variety of scenarios: educational platforms, dating sites, professional portals, company intranets, and thematic communities. For example, a teacher can hide their contact information from people outside the classroom, a discussion group member's private profile can be made accessible only to other members, and information about roles and permissions within the organization can remain visible only to employees.

Ease of implementation and management

Installation and configuration are completed in just a few steps via the WordPress/BuddyPress dashboard. Administrators gain access to a set of predefined visibility profiles and can create their own rules tailored to the specific needs of their site. The interface allows for quick application of rules to existing fields and control over newly added profile elements.

Why choose BuddyPress Profile Visibility Manager

BuddyPress Profile Visibility Manager is a tool for those who need a flexible and secure way to manage user information in their online community. It helps meet privacy requirements, improves the user experience, and simplifies the management of complex profiles. The extension combines ease of use with advanced control options, making it a valuable addition to any BuddyPress-based website.