BuddyPress Message Attachment
v3.0.1by ckchaudhary · updated 1 year ago
Send attachments with private messages in BuddyPress!
- Rank
- #12,173
- Down36 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 238
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 22.8K
- 22,798 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BuddyPress Message Attachment at a glance
BuddyPress Message Attachment is a WordPress plugin by ckchaudhary with 200+ active installs, the #12,173 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 3.0.1 came out on Apr 24, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 48 plugins tagged “messages”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats98 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BuddyPress Message Attachment |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 238 · -5.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 239 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 251 |
Rank over time
#12,173 · down 102 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,173 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,137 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,132 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,128 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,171 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,170 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,107 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,114 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,072 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,047 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,062 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,059 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,071 |
Growth %
Average -0.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.98% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12059 → #12171
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.064%
- v2.136%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Oct 23, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BuddyPress Message Attachment
How many websites use BuddyPress Message Attachment?
BuddyPress Message Attachment is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,173 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BuddyPress Message Attachment been downloaded?
22,798 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was BuddyPress Message Attachment last updated?
Version 3.0.1 came out on Apr 24, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is BuddyPress Message Attachment compatible with the latest WordPress?
BuddyPress Message Attachment’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 BuddyPress Message Attachment still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BuddyPress Message Attachment have?
4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 82% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress Message Attachment?
The plugins most like BuddyPress Message Attachment, by the tags they share, are BuddyPress Default Data (300+), Better Messages (10K+) and Download Attachments (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 82%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 18%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 18%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 238 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 22.8K |
| Author | ckchaudhary |
| First released | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Version | 3.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Apr 24, 2025 |
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