BuddyPress vs BP Multi Network (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, BP Multi Network has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 6 reviews) while BuddyPress leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while BP Multi Network has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyPress | BP Multi Network | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 375 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13M+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Age | 17 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 14.4.0 | 0.1.1 |
Rating
4.1/5BuddyPress
►BP Multi Network4.8/5
Total Reviews
375BuddyPress
◄BP Multi Network6
Active Installs
100K+BuddyPress
◄BP Multi Network10
Total Downloads
13M+BuddyPress
◄BP Multi Network11K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyPress
BP Multi NetworkN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoBuddyPress
◄BP Multi Network9 years ago
First Released
2009BuddyPress
BP Multi Network2011
Age
17 yearsBuddyPress
BP Multi Network15 years
WP Requires
6.1+BuddyPress
BP Multi Network3.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+BuddyPress
BP Multi Networkfalse+
Business Model
FreeBuddyPress
BP Multi NetworkFree
Latest Version
14.4.0BuddyPress
BP Multi Network0.1.1
Rating Breakdown
BuddyPress
4.1/5(375 reviews)
5
67%
4
10%
3
5%
2
5%
1
14%
BP Multi Network
4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
BuddyPress Reviews
by Emilio Lejit
Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.
Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.
by trentkanor
Works fine
Not the easiest
by ahmedahmedanter0
needs remade from scratch
This plugin needs to be completely rebuilt from scratch, with a particular focus on redesigning the user interface.
BP Multi Network Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BuddyPress or BP Multi Network more popular?
BuddyPress has 100K+ active installations while BP Multi Network has 10. BuddyPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyPress or BP Multi Network?
BuddyPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 375 reviews, while BP Multi Network has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are BuddyPress and BP Multi Network free?
BuddyPress is free and BP Multi Network is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyPress or BP Multi Network?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
BuddyPress was last updated 6 months ago and BP Multi Network was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.