BuddyVerified
v2.4.1by modemlooper · updated 9 years ago
Allows admins to specify verified accounts. Adds a badge to verified usernames.
- Rank
- #26,350
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 32.7K
- 32,654 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 20 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BuddyVerified at a glance
BuddyVerified is a WordPress plugin by modemlooper with 20+ active installs, the #26,350 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Version 2.4.1 came out on Mar 1, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 86 plugins tagged “moderation”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BuddyVerified |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,350 · down 148 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,350 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,282 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,409 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,263 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,422 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,109 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,308 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,337 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,132 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,202 |
Growth %
Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.85% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #26132 → #26263
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★20 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 5, 2010
- Last updated
- Mar 1, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BuddyVerified
How many websites use BuddyVerified?
BuddyVerified is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,350 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BuddyVerified been downloaded?
32,654 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was BuddyVerified last updated?
Version 2.4.1 came out on Mar 1, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is BuddyVerified compatible with the latest WordPress?
BuddyVerified’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 BuddyVerified still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BuddyVerified have?
3.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews on WordPress.org. 55% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BuddyVerified?
The plugins most like BuddyVerified, by the tags they share, are BP Profile Search (5K+), Spam Destroyer (5K+) and Registration Options for BuddyPress (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
20 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 55%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 15%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 70%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 30%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 20 |
| Total downloads | 32.7K |
| Author | modemlooper |
| First released | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Version | 2.4.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 1, 2017 |
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BP Profile Search
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- #3,192
- Installs
- 5K+
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Spam Destroyer
by Ryan Hellyer
Kills spam dead in it's tracks. Be gone evil demon spam!
- Rank
- #2,967
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- 5K+
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Registration Options for BuddyPress
by Brian Messenlehner
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- Rank
- #5,971
- Installs
- 1K+
- 4.4
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