Release notes / BuddyPress Giphy
BuddyPress Add-on Plugin

BuddyPress Giphy

Text-only activity posts feel flat compared to the expressive conversations members have on other platforms. BuddyPress Giphy adds a GIF picker to the BuddyPress activity form, pulling from the full Giphy library so members can attach animated GIFs to any post or comment. Requires BuddyPress or BuddyBoss Platform.

25 releases
v1.7.4 latest
February 13, 2026 shipped

v1.7.4 Latest

February 13, 2026
New 1 Improve 2 Fix 1

New

  • BP Post From Anywhere plugin compatibility

Improve

  • Minimum WordPress version requirement to 5.0
  • Language files

Fix

  • Managed giphy display when a GIF is being loaded

v1.7.3

January 27, 2026
Improve 3 Fix 3

Improve

  • Added CSS variables with fallbacks for better theme compatibility
  • Improved dark mode support with Reign theme
  • Updated language files

Fix

  • Resolved PHPCS compliance issues throughout the plugin
  • Improved GIF selection dropdown UI in mobile view
  • Dark mode scrollbar styling improvements

v1.7.2

July 28, 2025
Improve 6 Fix 8 Security 1

Improve

  • Added visual API key status indicator in settings page
  • Better error messages throughout the plugin
  • Improved language and documentation clarity
  • More professional license activation messaging emphasizing security and updates
  • Removed all debug logging for production deployment
  • Expanded FAQ section with comprehensive troubleshooting and setup guidance

Fix

  • Critical security vulnerability - replaced direct wp-config.php inclusion with proper WordPress bootstrap
  • Added comprehensive API key validation with real-time status checking in settings
  • Improved error handling with user-friendly messages for invalid API keys and rate limits
  • Deprecated TinyMCE methods updated to support both legacy and modern versions
  • Group and profile GIF support settings now work correctly
  • Performance improvements - removed duplicate code and optimized script loading
  • Added CSRF protection and proper user capability checks
  • GIF size setting now properly applied to all GIF selections

Security

  • Enhanced input sanitization and output escaping

v1.7.1

New 2 Fix 1

New

  • Support for the Edit Activity plugin for better post modifications.
  • Extra class for BuddyPress Edit Activity to improve customization.

Fix

  • Edit Activity-related issues to enhance functionality and user experience.

v1.7.0

Note 8

Note

  • Fixed Giphy comment GIF issue with Youzify.
  • Fixed issue where GIFs were not working for Youzify messages.
  • Added comment suggestion popup functionality.
  • Fixed issue where GIF preview was not removed after posting another comment.
  • Resolved double GIF popup issue.
  • Fixed incorrect GIF icon alignment with Youzify.
  • Fixed issue of GIF showing on the post form after posting activity with Youzify.
  • Addressed PHPCS issues in the file `edd-plugin-license.php`.

v1.6.7

New 2 Fix 2

New

  • Full Giphy support for bbPress forums
  • GIF functionality in topic and reply creation

Fix

  • Giphy feature now available in group forum discussions
  • Various typos corrected

v1.6.6

Fix 1

Fix

  • The issue with the license does not deactivate if the response is failed.

v1.6.5

Improve 2 Fix 4

Improve

  • (#46) Update top banner and documentation link
  • (#46) Backend settings label and description

Fix

  • Text domain issues
  • BP v12 fixes
  • License issue
  • PHPCS fixes

v1.6.4

Fix 1

Fix

  • (#44) Issue with php 8.2v

v1.6.3

Fix 4

Fix

  • (#40) Fixed license key and status visibility issue
  • Added support tab and updated visit plugin link
  • Plugin redirect issue when multiple plugins activate at the same time
  • Admin notice

v1.6.2

Fix 1

Fix

  • Fixed BuddyBoss admin notice on plugin settings interface

v1.6.1

Fix 1

Fix

  • Fixed Giphy not visible in comments with BuddyPress legacy template

v1.6.0

Fix 1

Fix

  • (#36) Enhancement: Added support for BuddyPress legacy template

v1.5.2

Fix 1

Fix

  • Updated admin wrapper

v1.5.1

Fix 3

Fix

  • (#35) Added RTL support
  • (#34) Fixed Giphy Rendition setting not working
  • Fixed WordPress coding standards and sanitization issues

v1.5.0

Fix 7

Fix

  • Backend UI improvements
  • Activity Extra White Space Fixed
  • Updated plugin author and description
  • Embedded Giphy activity data in REST API activity endpoint
  • Fixed redirect issue on bulk plugin activation
  • Removed install plugin button from wrapper
  • Managed 'Choose a gif' language transferable

v1.4.0

Fix 1

Fix

  • #20 - Fixed Gif upload next activity if used first time

v1.3.4

Fix 3

Fix

  • (#20) Improved Giphy icon placement in comment and message sections
  • (#20) UI improvements and fixes for BuddyBoss platform 1.8.6
  • Giphy icon compatibility issue with Status plugin

v1.3.3

Fix 1

Fix

  • Inline comments replies

v1.3.2

Fix 1

Fix

  • RTL layout fixes

v1.3.1

Fix 1

Fix

  • (#5)- Fixed gif option not displayed in compose message tab

v1.3.0

Fix 3

Fix

  • Fixed phpcs error
  • (#1) Plugin activation issue
  • (#2) GIF functionality issue in groups and member profiles

v1.2.0

Improve 1

Improve

  • Backend UI

v1.1.0

Improve 1

Improve

  • GIF support on activity comments.

v1.0.0

Note 1

Note

  • Initial Release