Documentation
Everything you need to ship the site.
Full BuddyX docs for the free and Pro themes. Install guides, customizer recipes, integration setups, hooks and filters reference, REST API. Written by the team that builds the theme.
BuddyX Free
Read the free theme docs
Everything in the free WordPress.org theme - installation, demo import, BuddyPress setup, customizer basics, every LMS and membership integration. Open access, no license needed.
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Read the Pro theme docs
The full Pro reference - member directory, advanced layouts, header/footer/sidebar builders, GamiPress integration, REST API, child theme starter. License key required for access.
Open BuddyX Pro docsBrowse by topic
The doc topics people land on most.
Getting started
Installation
Download, upload, activate. The 5-minute path from zero to live community site.
Read doc1-click demo import
Install the Wbcom Reign Demo Installer and pick a starting demo. 60 seconds to a populated site.
Read docRequired plugins
BuddyPress, BB Platform, the LMS or membership plugin you picked. What to install in what order.
Read docFirst-week checklist
The 10 settings to change before the first member signs up. Logo, colors, profile fields, welcome email.
Read docCustomization
Colors and typography
Six included color schemes + custom palette. Heading and body font swap from the customizer.
Read docHeader layouts
ProFour header variants in Pro. Sticky, transparent, centered, member-bar. Switch from the customizer.
Read docMember directory
ProPro feature. Filters, sort options, layout grid vs list, what fields surface.
Read docProfile + group layouts
ProCover photos, profile tabs, group archive grid. Two layout options each.
Read docIntegrations
BuddyPress setup
The community engine. Profile fields, activity, groups, friends, private messages.
Read docBuddyBoss Platform
Drop-in compatibility. When to pick BuddyBoss over BuddyPress free.
Read docLearnDash + Tutor LMS
Focus mode, course grid, instructor profiles, student dashboards.
Read docMemberPress + PMP
Membership tiers, gated content, account area, signup flow.
Read docWooCommerce
Shop pages with community reviews, member discounts, vendor profiles.
Read docGamiPress + Wbcom add-ons
Points, badges, ranks. Award on BuddyPress events automatically.
Read docDeveloper
Child theme
Set up a child theme so updates do not blow away customizations.
Read docHooks + filters
The action hooks and filters BuddyX exposes. With code examples.
Read docTemplate overrides
Override BuddyX templates from a child theme. The full file structure.
Read docREST API
ProBuddyPress REST endpoints BuddyX uses. Build mobile or headless front-ends.
Read docSupport
Get a real human
Priority email for Pro license holders. Community forum for everyone.
Strategy
Community guides
3 guides covering building, managing and engaging an online community. With plugin stacks.
Done for you
Setup packages
Flat $699 per stack. We install, configure, and seed. Done in a week.
FAQ
Common docs questions
Where do I start?
Open the BuddyX Free docs and follow the "Getting started" section. Install the theme, run the demo importer, set up BuddyPress. You will have a community site in under an hour.
What is the difference between free and pro docs?
Free docs cover everything in BuddyX Free: theme install, demo import, BuddyPress integration, every LMS and membership plugin. Pro docs add the Pro-only features: member directory, advanced layouts, GamiPress integration, the customizer extensions.
I prefer video tutorials. Where are those?
Video walkthroughs live on the Wbcom Designs YouTube channel. Linked from the docs sidebar. Setup package customers get screen-recorded walkthroughs of their specific build.
Can I contribute to the docs?
Yes. Open a ticket on store.wbcomdesigns.com with your suggested edit or addition. We review weekly. The docs are maintained by the same team that builds the theme.
How do I report a docs error?
Use the feedback link at the bottom of any doc page or open a support ticket. Pro license holders get a faster response.