bbPress is a plugin to create forums, while BuddyPress is a plugin used to create a intimate social network. Both plugins provide communication platforms, using which people or groups can freely exchange ideas, discuss topics, ask questions, and so on.

Is bbPress the same as BuddyPress?

bbPress is a type of forum software, while BuddyPress is a social networking plugin. If you just need to receive comments, start certain topics, or let users interact with each other in a thread, then bbPress may be the best option for your website moving forward.

How do I use BuddyPress and bbPress?

How to Setup bbPress forums for BuddyPressTo avoid panic attacks in case of any unexpected errors, it is recommended you take a backup of your database before you proceed.Install BuddyPress and activate it. Install bbPress (version 2.3 or higher) and activate it. ( Create a new page, Pages->Add New and name it Forums.23 Jun 2016

How do I customize my bbPress forum?

ContentsStep 1: Install WordPress →Step 2: Install bbPress →Step 3: Edit bbPress Settings →Step 4: Make Some Forums →Step 5: Create a Child Theme →Step 6: Copy the Default bbPress Theme to Your Child Theme Folder →Step 5: Customize the bbPress Theme Files →