myCred BP Charges 1.4.9.1
myCred BP Charges is a WordPress plugin that lets you monetize BuddyPress actions by charging and crediting myCred points for messages, group joins, and profile views. It enables Buy or Sell Profile Access, creating a flexible, gamified economy that boosts engagement. Easy setup and smooth integration with the free myCred core plugin make it a no-brainer for community sites.
Description
myCred BP Charges is a WordPress plugin add-on for BuddyPress that turns community actions into a point-based economy. Instead of treating interactions as purely social, it lets you charge and credit myCred points when users perform key activities like private messaging, joining groups, and viewing other profiles.
It also supports Buy or Sell Profile Access, so users can trade points for access to profile content, creating clearer value for engagement. Built to work with the free myCred core plugin, it helps you connect BuddyPress actions to your existing myCred point system with a straightforward setup.
Main Features
- Monetize BuddyPress actions — Charge or credit myCred points based on user activity in BuddyPress.
- Messaging charges — Apply myCred point deductions or rewards when users send or reply to private messages.
- Group join billing — Charge or credit points when users join BuddyPress groups.
- Profile viewing charges — Charge points when users view other users’ profiles, based on your configuration.
- Buy or sell profile access — Let users purchase or sell access to their profile using myCred points.
- Point economy for engagement — Creates a gamified credit-and-deduction flow tied directly to site actions.
- myCred core integration — Uses the free myCred core plugin as the foundation for credits and point handling.
- Credit and charge logic — Supports both adding points and taking points for supported BuddyPress actions.
Benefits
- More meaningful activity — Encourages thoughtful interactions by attaching costs and rewards to actions.
- Higher engagement — Motivates users to participate in messaging, groups, and profile discovery.
- Controlled access — Uses points to regulate who can view or unlock profile content.
- Clear user value — Makes participation feel beneficial through credit-based mechanics.
- Better system alignment — Keeps point behavior consistent by working directly with the myCred core plugin.
Who is it suitable for?
- BuddyPress-based social networks and community sites
- Membership communities that want points for access and interactions
- Online platforms focused on private messaging and profile discovery
- Community managers and admins building a gamified engagement model
- WordPress developers integrating myCred into BuddyPress projects
