Individual member profiles do not give brands, businesses, and influencers the dedicated presence they need in a BuddyPress community. BuddyPress Business Profile adds Facebook-style business pages to your community, where brands can post activity updates, showcase products and events, communicate via private messages, and grant admin or moderator roles to team members who manage the page.
Permalink conflicts with WordPress category-based permalink structures.
Undefined CSS variables and circular reference in :root definitions.
Fatal error when demo-data folder is excluded from dist.
Typos in hook names, function names, and meta keys.
v2.0.0
January 2, 2026
New 17 Fix 12 Security 6
New
OpenStreetMap support - Free alternative to Google Maps, no API key required.
Services tab - Showcase your offerings with descriptions and flexible pricing.
Announcement banner - Display important notices on business pages.
Business Claim feature - Allow users to claim existing business listings.
Notifications settings - Control email alerts for new followers, reviews, and messages.
Transfer Ownership feature - Easily hand over your business to another member.
Intro activity - Automatic welcome post when a new business is created.
Grid, list, and map view toggles for business listings.
Skip links for keyboard navigation on directory pages.
WCAG 2.5.5 compliant touch targets (44px minimum) on mobile.
Focus-visible styles for keyboard users.
Progress indicators when uploading profile photos and cover images.
Drag-and-drop upload support with visual feedback.
40+ hooks and filters for customization.
WP-CLI commands for demo data management.
rtMedia integration filters for business pages.
Comprehensive documentation for admins, business owners, and visitors.
Fix
Business pages showing 404 errors after plugin activation.
Rating discrepancy between directory listing and profile pages.
Tab visibility not respecting Manage Tabs settings.
BuddyBoss media upload errors on business pages.
Member role change not completing properly.
"Followed Businesses" showing wrong user's businesses on profile pages.
Social network add button not responding.
Work/Education and Work Hours add buttons not working.
Activity button text visibility on business pages.
Division by zero error in rating calculations.
Directory filter and search functionality issues.
JavaScript console errors in business settings.
Security
Removed dangerous extract() function usage.
Enhanced input sanitization across all forms.
Added taxonomy validation before processing filters.
Improved nonce verification on AJAX requests.
Encrypted storage for Google Maps API key.
Added graceful error handling for invalid API keys.
v1.9.1
September 24, 2025
Improve 4
Improve
Custom taxonomy multiselect update.
Added multiselect support for custom taxonomies.
Manage UI with business both sidebar content.
Manage business directory and filters UI with Reign sidebar.
v1.9.0
Fix 10
Fix
Business creation validation flow now properly stops execution after errors instead of continuing
Added error handling for wp_insert_post() and groups_create_group() with proper rollback on failure
Radius search function now returns consistent array format to prevent SQL errors
Member promotion now checks for success before showing confirmation message
Media template now validates group existence before accessing properties to prevent fatal errors
Permission functions now validate group existence to prevent accessing non-existent group properties
Page creation now validates success before storing page IDs in settings
Simplified media plugin detection logic for better clarity and reliability
BuddyBoss Media upload permissions now correctly include group moderators
Removed deprecated bp_use_wp_admin_bar() function usage causing warnings
v1.8.7
New 1 Improve 1 Fix 3
New
Support for removing videos from the business profile section.
Improve
Core class structure for improved compatibility and maintainability.
Fix
Fatal error issues that could occur in certain scenarios.
Comments not appearing on BuddyBoss Newsfeed.
Global comment permission was being overridden unintentionally.
v1.8.6
New 6 Improve 1 Fix 5
New
Error display handling in form templates.
Missing documentation in multiple template files.
Hookable position for the social network widget.
Filters for the owner section and enqueue styles in widgets.
Filter to allow any user to comment on a business.
`wpml-config.xml` for better multilingual compatibility.
Improve
Category validation logic for improved data handling.
Fix
SQL injection vulnerabilities and missing input validation.
Output escaping and undefined variable access.
Typo in database field and activity heading issue.
“Post as Business” now works correctly with media uploads.
Comment link issue when commenting as admin on behalf of a business.
v1.8.5
Improve 1 Fix 1
Improve
Typos in plugin text and labels.
Fix
Unable to edit events from the backend when the Business plugin is active.
v1.8.4
Fix 8 Security 1 Dev 2
Fix
Business restriction functionality not working properly.
Group activity link issue with BuddyBoss.
Hidden groups not appearing in business listings.
Issue with site-wide activity visibility for private and hidden group posts.
Default Business Avatar and Cover Image handling with custom uploads.
Business avatar not displaying correctly in activity comments.
Multiple PHPCS issues across core files for improved code quality.
Profile photo and cover image upload allowing non-image files.
Security
Added proper nonce verification and sanitization in group linking.
Dev
Removed outdated `HardG` and unnecessary files from plugin directory.
Updated `composer.lock` and refactored code for better maintainability.
v1.8.2
Improve 7 Fix 4
Improve
Updated backend settings strings.
Managed JS string translations.
Minified CSS and JS files.
Administrator role now exclusively has the capability for managing settings.
Added hook/filter in the Business Profile page for changing the default tab.
Enhanced notice message UI.
Improved notice UI management.
Fix
Addressed slug redirection issue with duplicate business names.
Fixed issues when the plugin is not activated as group components.
Displayed error notice for better user feedback.
Resolved MCE window UI issues.
v1.8.1
Fix 1
Fix
Ensure bp_bussiness_post_type_link only impacts 'business' post type URLs
v1.8.0
Note 18
Note
Fixed issue with BuddyBoss Platform integration.
Fixed BB activity loading issue on page load.
Fixed undefined variable and incorrect text domain warnings.
Fixed permalink save option issue.
Fixed permalink issues and resolved single page empty error.
Updated endpoint for Business Settings and Business Reviews.
Changed Business Review and Business Setting slugs for better clarity.
Managed insert media button UI for improved usability.
Managed "Create a Business" page view button UI.
Added email notifications for business owners when a business is submitted as pending.
Added filter to disable email notifications if required.
Set default category in the directory page.
Customized URL structure for better SEO and navigation.
Created a separate "Create a Business" page if not already existing.
Set default slug when removed from custom permalink.
Optimized `isset` condition for cleaner code.
Managed business labels according to updated naming conventions.
Managed category listing UI issues for better consistency.
v1.7.0
Note 31
Note
Fixed issue when quota is set to 0.
Managed business label updates as per changed labels.
Added email and notification functionality when an admin publishes a widget.
Added a "Pending" tab on the single profile page.
Displayed pending status on the "Manage" button and in the filter dropdown.
Managed UI for pending status in business profiles.
Displayed pending business lists on the business directory page under the "My Business" tab.
Added support for guest user avatars.
Fixed incorrect text domain warnings.
Fixed issue where the license key was not visible when the license status was active.
Enhanced Business Profile template with Work and Education sections and custom hooks.
Fixed undefined warnings, admin URL issues, and email link issues.
Added notices for pending status in avatar and cover image sections.
Improved handling for pending business profiles.
Improved descriptions for Business Profile settings for better clarity.
Added dynamic admin post status control.
Automatically published posts for administrators using the `bp_business_publish_post_status` filter.
Added additional arguments to filters for enhanced flexibility.
Introduced admin approval before publishing business profiles.
Added hookable positions for improved developer customization.
Added `do_action` after business creation for extended functionality.
Made endpoint title dynamic based on singular label settings.
Fixed email content formatting issues.
Added email notifications for site admins.
Managed review input fields UI for better usability.
Allowed guest reviews for business profiles.
Displayed the author box in the Gutenberg Block editor.
Added a filter to assign other user roles as authors.
Introduced author and group admin sync features.
Fixed issues with business followers.
Improved translation support and distance unit display (KM, Miles).
v1.6.1
Fix 1
Fix
Plugin conflict with Yoast SEO & Rank Math SEO
v1.6.0
Note 28
Note
Fixed Pagination issue on Business listing page.
Fixed validation for special characters in slug.
Fixed issue with Filter shortcode and Filter widget.
Fixed Sidebar setting not saving for single Business.
Fixed Business Directory page issue.
Fixed Review Criteria.
Updated filter position in mobile view.
Improved "Add review criteria" button UI for mobile view.
Updated BP references to BuddyPress.
Updated description and documentation links.
Fixed license status not showing issue.
Updated send feedback link.
Added missing capabilities for Business post type.
Fixed js console error and fatal error on plugin activation.
Fixed Google Keys mandatory issue.
Fixed pagination UI for "My Business" and followed businesses.
Added pagination on Business tab user profile.
Updated create Business button UI.
Fixed Google Map issue.
Fixed issues with search results and data saving.
Fixed issue with "My Business" tab redirection in BuddyBoss.
Managed list/grid filter spacing in single Business view.
Optimized script and style loading based on Business post type and shortcodes.
Added custom taxonomy for Business creation.
Displayed "Businesses I Follow" in a new tab.
Added filter for 'followed businesses' in the Business archive.
Improved AJAX Callbacks for better performance.
General code and template loading optimization.
v1.5.2
Improve 3 Fix 6
Improve
Updated notice labels for clarity.
Business avatars are now displayed in activity feeds for the BB Platform plugin.
Refined fa cog icon for better visual consistency.
Fix
Display follower list in grid view for better user experience.
Corrected issue where removing location from search didn’t display all business listings.
Resolved location search issues to improve accuracy and performance.
Ensured followers appear correctly in the BB Platform plugin.
Uploaded media now correctly displays with the BB Platform plugin.
Addressed various warnings and null notices related to activities.
v1.5.1.1
Fix 2
Fix
Disabled WP Comment Count - Exclude Business Reviews
WP Comment Conflict
v1.5.1
Note 3
Note
Improve bp_business_profile_get_user_quota function logic and readability
Correct Quota Logic
Properly enforce user quota for creating businesses based on role and member type priorities.
v1.5.0
Improve 13 Fix 16
Improve
Added a reset icon for location search.
Set default miles value and added default miles search.
Managed copy link and editor UI.
Updated copy link structure and added business copy link.
Added map admin settings on a new tab.
Updated post meta with aggregate rating for rating filter.
Added labels in taxonomy filter and managed filter alignment.
Managed business filter UI and added review filter.
Added filter options and updated cover-image-header.php.
Managed UI for editor container and addressed editor issues on the create business form.
Set default color options and added edit page link.
Managed social network add button focus, inbox and sidebar UI, and navigation UI in mobile view.
Managed category select UI and business open hours toggle position.
Fix
Resolved issue with the "My Business" tab.
Ensured filters work as expected.
Corrected location search functionality with API.
Managed filter mobile UI.
Ensured API removal in admin options.
Corrected "No business found" notice positioning.
Resolved business directory pagination issues.
Corrected console error when API is not integrated.
Allowed followers to send messages.
Ensured proper display of "No post available" notice.
Addressed location filter issues and added location filter without Google API.
Corrected rating filter functionality when location filter is not enabled.
Improved filter icon and HTML structure.
Ensured business rating structured data is visible on Google Console.
Updated contact icon and removed duplicate labels.
Resolved business search shortcode issues.
v1.4.1
New 2 Fix 13
New
Type and Search box for the timezone
Verify API Key
Fix
Verify API Key issue
404 issues for the Shop, Events, and Job tabs on a single business page
Google Map Navigation issue on all pages
Issue in the activity box
Text domain fixes
Fatal error
The review tab is not displaying
Google map API URL
The review tab is not displaying to business followers
Plugin update notification does not display
Conflict with SEO plugins
Undefined variable
Reviews UI
v1.4.0
Improve 6 Fix 11
Improve
Added search filter shortcode for improved search functionality.
Updated description under manage tabs settings.
Added business rating structured data for better SEO.
Added icon for taxonomy filter tab.
Improved pagination UI with BB theme.
Aligned loader icon properly for a polished look.
Fix
Resolved issue with business description line breaks not working during creation.
Displayed business categories in hierarchical form for better organization.
Addressed PHP warning to enhance code stability.
Ensured search results display correctly when using shortcode.
Corrected business description line break issue.
Replaced business description textarea with WP editor for better text management.
Ensured all businesses are visible on the business listing page.
Resolved 404 error on clicking the review tab.
Made location filter visible on shortcode.
Resolved review-related issue.
Addressed string translation issue for better localization support.
v1.3.1
Fix 4
Fix
Checked Logged-in user and Business creator IDs both are same then return true.
Fatal error with BuddyBoss platform.
Business groups display on directory and admin listing.
(#199) PHP deprecated issue.
v1.3.0
Improve 7 Fix 14
Improve
Improved UI for 'search by location' filter and added related functionality (#148).
Supported multiple taxonomy filters on business directories (#115).
Enhanced CSS for business profiles and various business directory UI components (#184).
Enhanced the 'submit review' button UI.
Updated business listings hours UI and managed visibility of hours widget (#169).
Set the default site timezone when not specified during business hours.
Added dynamic display of 'Open Now' based on set opening hours (#169).
Fix
Resolved save button reloading issue and addressed PHP warnings (#197, #198).
Fixed license deactivation failure when response fails.
Corrected toggle options to ensure consistency (#191).
Addressed slug changes causing issues on the business page (#195).
Resolved deprecated code problems (#186).
Fixed an issue with the business team widget not functioning correctly (#190).
Addressed recurring 'Page not found' error upon plugin reactivation (#182).
Resolved problems on the business profile page (#187).
Addressed visibility issues with job listings (#183).
Resolved client site issues affecting usability (#185).
Fixed and managed various aspects of business hours settings (#169).
Corrected timezone error and updated text domain and social media icons.
Resolved an issue where text changes in the activity stream did not reflect user selection (#146).
Addressed map display issues to ensure proper map functionality (#180).
v1.2.8
Improve 4 Fix 6
Improve
(#176) Added Custom Post Type (CPT) business capabilities to enhance business-related features.
A description box for the media popup was added to improve media management.
(#172) Improved media handling in the business profile media tab with BuddyBoss.
(#104) Added functionality to show team descriptions for better team representation.
Fix
Removed unnecessary permalink flush to improve URL management and performance.
Fixed#173 - Ensured media tab is visible in logged-out mode and provided an option.
Fixed#127 - Resolved issues with media comments not functioning as expected.
Fixed#172 - Addressed problems with BuddyBoss Media integration.
Fixed#171 - Resolved issues with the Map "Get Directions" feature for better navigation.
(#165) Corrected a typo in a notice to improve clarity and professionalism.
v1.2.6
Fix 4
Fix
(#161)Fixed jobs tab not appearing.
WPCS fixes
Removed unwanted commas when some parts of the address are empty
Fixed display business avatar and alt text of business name
v1.2.5
Fix 3
Fix
Added support for postcode
All admins can also edit the settings.
(#162) Removed extra comma from the address field
v1.2.4
Fix 5
Fix
Profile reload and CSS issue
(#149,#153)Warning and issue with PHP8.2
Text domain issue
BP v12 fixes
License issue
v1.2.3
New 1 Fix 4
New
Hookable position
Fix
(#150) Fatal error on the Business tab
(#449) Conflict with BP Profile
About widget issue when all contact fields are empty
Display address fields issue
v1.2.2
New 3 Fix 9
New
(#138) Link to create business in member profile business tab
(#137) Post as admin option
(#136) Template for business category archive
Fix
(#142) Warning
(#144) Wrong header menu highlighted
(#133) Two messages inside the profile
Business activity avatar size
(#143) BuddyBoss non followers can not see media
(#139) Address field issue
(#118) Submit business form not accessible for logout
(#142) PHP warning
Issue with an avatar if option selected as business
v1.2.1
Fix 3
Fix
Resolved BB link preview not working
Fixed followers are not able to view any activity if bb is relevant
Ensured only relevant BuddyBoss media shows on single business pages.
v1.2.0
Fix 9
Fix
Created MediaPress gallery if it did not exist.
(#132) Fixed non-followers can not see media with BuddyBoss
(#131) Ensured newly added fields are visible on the About tab
(#123) Fixed visibility control for Work & Education tab not working
(#126) Managed upload media button UI
Fixed media uploader and media listing not visible
(#126) Hide the media button for non-logged-in users so it does not display
Added hookable positions for custom fields on Contact info and General
(#124) Managed category filter UI
v1.1.0
Fix 9
Fix
#101 - Warning with PHP 8.2
#106 - Hide Set setting message for a logged-out user
the Active tab when the save business setting
(#106) Update content text and UI fixes with the bb theme
#110 - All tab slugs are creating issues if we are creating a page with the same name
(#106) Added category icon
(#106) Update backend setting icons location
(#106) Update about tab work and education content UI
(#106) Managed setting tab location
v1.0.9
Fix 1
Fix
(#97) - conflict with WCFM front-end manager
v1.0.8
Fix 3
Fix
#94 settings do not work with Yoast SEO
(#95) Fixed syntax error
Review tab issue on a mobile device
v1.0.7
Fix 1
Fix
Hide Business Group from the BP and BB group Widgets.
v1.0.6
Fix 1
Fix
(#92) Unable to upload the picture.
v1.0.5
Fix 1
Fix
Business follower user can also comment and reply on activity
v1.0.4
New 1 Fix 4
New
(#91) RTL support
Fix
Checked privacy args is an array.
(#90) Remove '-' from the description and CSS fixes
Display Video in the Business activity feed Page in the BuddyBoss Platform
(#90) Managed global border radius for business archive
v1.0.3
New 1 Fix 5
New
Unable to lock page with paid membership pro plugin For Single Business page
Fix
Shop setting issue
The new Business Profile plugin causes an error while entering Forums in BuddyBoss
Typo update
ajax error
Changed labels are not visible at the front end
v1.0.2
Fix 6
Fix
Fixed85 - Moderators do not have an activity comment option
Update cover image position
Fixed75 -setting tab disappears
(#74) Update bp-business-profile-upload.css
(#74) Fixed unable to click to add profile and cover images
(#73) Added '-' character and hidden unwanted option messages action
v1.0.1
Improve 3
Improve
Added support for the Event Calendar
Added support for WP Job Manager
Added support for Woocommerce
v1.0.0
Note 1
Note
Initial Release
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