BP Devolved Authority
v1.2.0by Venutius · updated 2 years ago
This plugin allows key aspects of BuddyPress administration to be devolved to non admin users.
- Rank
- #24,340
- Down157 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,305 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BP Devolved Authority at a glance
BP Devolved Authority is a WordPress plugin by Venutius with 30+ active installs, the #24,340 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 150% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Jul 29, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 22 plugins tagged “administrator”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BP Devolved Authority |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · +3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
Rank over time
#24,340 · up 157 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,340 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,183 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,580 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,836 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,822 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,871 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,034 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,554 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,497 |
Growth %
Average +0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -5.71% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #24497 → #24580
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 29, 2019
- Last updated
- Jul 29, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BP Devolved Authority
How many websites use BP Devolved Authority?
BP Devolved Authority is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,340 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BP Devolved Authority been downloaded?
3,305 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was BP Devolved Authority last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Jul 29, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is BP Devolved Authority compatible with the latest WordPress?
BP Devolved Authority’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is BP Devolved Authority still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BP Devolved Authority have?
No one has reviewed BP Devolved Authority on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to BP Devolved Authority?
The plugins most like BP Devolved Authority, by the tags they share, are BuddyPress Group Email Subscription (1K+), Registration Options for BuddyPress (1K+) and Wbcom Designs (600+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | Venutius |
| First released | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2024 |
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