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Better Messages for wpForo: Private Messaging for Forum Users

The wpForo integration for Better Messages adds a Private Message button on every wpForo user profile and uses wpForo avatars and profile links throughout the messenger. Forum users take threads private out of public view without leaving the site. Works on both the free and WebSocket versions.

REQUIREMENTS

To install the plugin ensure that your website running:

  • WordPress 5.9 or newer
  • PHP 7.4 or newer

Installation#

How to install wpForo#

Download wpForo from official website and install following standard WordPress installation process

How to install Better Messages with wpForo#

  1. Install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly or upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/bp-better-messages directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress
  3. Use the Better Messages -> Settings menu to configure the plugin
  4. Create WordPress page where the messages will be located
  5. Set Messages Location to created WordPress page

Supported features#

When you install wpForo plugin with Better Messages:

  • All avatars in Better Messages interface automatically displayed from wpForo user profiles
  • All links to user profiles in Better Messages interface automatically points to wpForo user profiles

Automatically adding private message button in other user profiles#

Other Profile Page

Frequently asked questions#

Does it replace wpForo's built-in Private Messages?​

It takes over the same Private Message button URLs, so members never see the old PM component. The native PM can be left active or disabled.

Will existing wpForo PM threads survive?#

The data stays in the database. wpForo's PM reads its own tables. Better Messages reads its own. They do not interfere.

Does it integrate with wpForo's forum-level moderation?#

Better Messages has its own moderation layer (pre-moderation, bad-words filter, user reports) that works on every messenger surface.

Can forum members message each other in groups?#

Yes — Better Messages supports group conversations. Combine with BuddyPress / BuddyBoss Groups for paired group chats.

Does it work with wpForo Pro Memberships?#

Yes — Pro maps subscription tiers to WordPress roles, which Better Messages reads.

See also#