BuddyPress Activity Shortcode vs Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
BuddyPress Activity Shortcode
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, BuddyPress Activity Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress Activity Shortcode has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress has 39K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyPress Activity Shortcode | Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ► | 9 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 39K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9 | 1.1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
BuddyPress Activity Shortcode
Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, BuddyPress Activity Shortcode averaged approximately 15 daily downloads while Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
BuddyPress Activity Shortcode Reviews
Does exactly what I need!
Works great with lot’s of useful configuration options. Thank you!
Usefull…
…and lightweight. Perfect!
Only one like it
Thank you.
Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress Reviews
Recommended for using with BuddyPress
This plugin works with buddypress well but insted of icons it’s showing letters which is not a big deals anyone can manage that.
great plugin
Thank you for a great plugin, and for updating it when needed!
MANDATORY FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITY – TOP EXCELLENT SUPPORT
This plugin permits to have a way to add links, preview and write the comment, as in Facebook. I cannot imagine how would be possibile to have a social without this function. Said that, what is necess
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