What I did at a certain moment was create a new page and use the [bbp-forum-index] shortcode (https://codex.bbpress.org/features/shortcodes/)
Then in my Appearance/Theme Settings, I have set the homepage to this created page.
Not sure if this is what you want…
Pascal.
Hi all
On my pages I have everywhere a sidebar show on the right side.
But on my bbPress forums, the sidebar is not show š
How can I set this up ?
Thanks and best regards
Frank
Wordpress Version 4.4
bbpress Version 2.5.8
I am trying to embed just the forum content into my homepage. If I do it with an iframe it displays the header and sidebars which I do not want.
Is it possible?
Hi,
I would say to start from https://codex.bbpress.org/themes/ and read the subpages there to see if you get something out of them.
Pascal.
Hi!
bbP has bbp_get_topic_close_link function (defined in bbpress/includes/topics/template.php file) that outputs an anchor tag (<a>). However customizing the anchor tag proved difficult so we ended up using a bit of custom code to output the link:
<?php if( is_singular( 'topic' ) && current_user_can( 'moderate' ) ) : ?>
<div class="post-note">
<?php
$topic = bbp_get_topic( bbp_get_topic_id() );
if( bbp_is_topic_open( $topic->ID ) ) {
$uri = add_query_arg( array( 'action' => 'bbp_toggle_topic_close', 'topic_id' => $topic->ID ) );
$uri = wp_nonce_url( $uri, 'close-topic_' . $topic->ID );
echo '<a href="' . esc_url( $uri ) . '" class="bbp-topic-close-link button green">Close Thread</a>';
}
?>
</div>
<?php endif; ?>
Hey guys sorry to be the guy and post this I know its probably been post a milllion times. I am using the theme Shore for my Website because its just a theme that I enjoy. Bbpress & Buddypress seem to not want to work with this theme. I need a good forum and social section. I have tested by switching to 2016 themes it worked properly. I also enabled and disabled every plugin, even reverting back to early wordpress versions. Now is there anything I can do in the child theme to customize to get BBpress & buddypress working properly. I have basic knowledge of coding I did some in High School given enough time I can figure it out. Just getting pointed in the right direction would be huge.
My website http://www.wasdleagues.com/forums/
Let me know if you need more info I want to make this easy as possible for you.
Many Thanks
Mack
Hi,
I know that some users switched to https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress-search-widget/ because it gives more customization options.
Pascal.
Hi,
A previous case was solved by deactivating some plugins that interfered (like bbpress ā No Admin). It could also be a roles/members plugin. Can you try to deactivate all plugins, see if it works, and then reactivate them one by one ?
If that didn’t work, try to find a plugin that shows your capabilities to be sure that you are have the rights on the forum.
Pascal.
Private forum, was looking at the css but can’t figure it out as the source goes like this:
<div id="bbpress-forums">
<div class="bbp-breadcrumb">
for the [bbp-forum-index] then further down:
<div id="bbpress-forums">
<div class="bbp-breadcrumb">
for [bbp-topic-index] so hiding <div class=”bbp-breadcrumb”> would hide both?
Hi,
Is it a public forum ? If so, can you share the URL ?
There is probably not much that can be done for it from the bbPress side as you use the shortcodes, but maybe in CSS something can be done.
Pascal.
Hi all
I have installed the actual version of bbPress.
I am using Photolux theme and the forums are not readable
because of the color settings (font, background).
How can I change color settings of bbPress ?

Thanks and best regards
Frank Uray
When I try to create a forum, I get the message “invalid post type.”
If I try to access the bbpress settings, it gives the error, “You do not have sufficient permissions to access this page.” I am the site admin, however.
I have completely removed the plug-in and reinstalled it. I had this problem with the previous version of WordPress and still with 4.4.
Any input is appreciated!
How can I make usernames and avatars in comments lead to bbpress user profiles?

Hi,
This is a known one. Please refer to the information in the codex: https://codex.bbpress.org/bbp_setup_current_user/was-called-incorrectly/
Pascal.
Dear all,
Let’s combine our efforts in the other thread, so for more information or any updates, please refer to https://bbpress.org/forums/topic/oops-that-page-cant-be-found-on-sub-forums/
Thanks,
Pascal.
I’m trying to create a php script to check if each bbpress topic is newer than certain date, so if its true, subscribe the author of that topic to that forum (I only have 1 bbpress forum so there is no need to check the id of that forum).
This is the code at this point:
<?php
$args = array(
'post_type' => 'topic',
);
$post = get_posts( $args );
$compare_date = strtotime( "2015-07-14" );
foreach($post->ID as $topic){
$post_date = strtotime( $post->post_date );
$post_author_id = get_post_field( 'post_author', $topic );
if ( $compare_date < $post_date ) {
bbp_add_user_forum_subscription($post_author_id ,1687);
}
}
?>
where 1687 is the id of the forum i want them to suscribe.
Any idea why is not working?
Thanks š
sorry – I haven’t read in detail this whole thread – do you need to do something else as well as
I used the following procedure:
ā¾Go to you dashboard > forums
ā¾āEditā a forum
ā¾At the Forum Groups box deselect all groups (That box is added by bbPress private groups)
ā¾At the Forum Attributes box set visibility to Public
ā¾Choose Update
And now, revert to the previous settings:
ā¾Re-select/check the Forum Groups,
ā¾Re-apply visibility to Private
ā¾Choose Update
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Hi all,
I am a newbie so I am sorry if this is an easy answer however I have not been able to find the answer or in the documentation.
I am setting up a forum on a small site and have installed bbpress. I am wondering how to remove the sidebar and add the correct sidebar for the forum options (login, register, search etc.) also is it possible to place these options above the forum? I was watching a tutorial on youtube which showed the sidebar added automatically after the install of bbpress but it may have been an older version.
I am currently using the latest wordpress 4.4, bbpress 2.5.8 and the esteem template. I did try to use twenty fourteen and twenty sixteen temprorarily but couldn’t add the sidebar under widgets as there was no bbpress sidebar.
Thanks,
Tom
Hi,
How can I change the default display name from bbpress? I’d like to display first_name instead of username by default, without members having to edit profile to get it.
Thanks
Ciao,
Extra icons on the toolbar might not always display correctly for bbPress. Please see https://codex.bbpress.org/enable-visual-editor/
Pascal.
I’m a newbie, so please be kind. Is it correct that plugins (except ecommerce ones) are not available for wordpress.com sites? Is there any way to install bbpress onto a wordpress.com website?
Thanks.
Oke – hear this:
Fixed it I think..
As I mentioned above users not able to see topics as participant but when I switch them to moderator I figured it has something to do with rights, now bbPress doesn’t really come with a sophisticated rights management so the “problem” must be with bbP private groups (although I cannot confirm the root of the problems lays there).
So, ff you are using bbP private groups and got the moderator can see participant not issue
I used the following procedure:
- Go to you dashboard > forums
- “Edit” a forum
- At the Forum Groups box deselect all groups (That box is added by bbPress private groups)
- At the Forum Attributes box set visibility to Public
- Choose Update
And now, revert to the previous settings:
- Re-select/check the Forum Groups,
- Re-apply visibility to Private
- Choose Update
Cheers
Hi all, I need help. I’m very noob in “web”, but I was asked to solve this problem:
on a WordPress 4.3.1 with bbPress 2.5.8 site there is the problem shown on this pic

The three icons on the right are not shown properly. I’ve tried to analyze the problem, and I’ve noticed that for those buttons there are no corresponding classes/objects(?) in the “skin.min.css” file. Adding the missing code with Chrome editor (do not know how to call it), icons are shown, even if I can’t find corresponding “Content” for those three buttons, so I use other buttons icon just to make an attempt.
How can I solve? Are that css file static o dynamic generated? If the second one, is the following error linked with the problem?

I apologize in advance if I was not so clear.
Hi Casiepa,
Is this the “ultimate fix”?
I changed the line but it does not have any effect. I also tried the “fix” by timsilva_ but that doesn’t work either. I revert back to 4.3.1, disabled all plugins but bbPress and the problem remains. Before the upgrade there were no problems.
I’m using quite a lot of bbPress enhancement addons but i don’t think they interfere
- bbP private groups 3.0.8<
- bbPress Do Short Codes 1.0.3
- ppPress Votes 1.1.0
- GD bbPress Attachments 2.3.1
Since Im a keymaster I didnt notice is but got complains from user there topics were gone. Also – they can actually create new topics and they are saved but they just cant see them. They got the imfamous “Oh bother!” message but the freshness information bar says they actually were the last that posted something.
Now – if I make that user moderator everything seems to be working as it should – but hey – i dont want to apply that workaround.
Our problem has something to do with the upgrade and I guess something to do with rights. The only rights-plugin being used is bbp private groups but people confirmed that that plugin is compatible..
Also change the permalink to default – no effect aswell
Please advice..