BuddyPress for Sensei
v1.2.3by Syed Balkhi · updated 8 years ago
BuddyPress for Sensei integrates the WooThemes Sensei plugin with BuddyPress, so you can add groups, activity, members, and forums to your courses.
- Rank
- #18,568
- Up54 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.2K
- 21,164 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BuddyPress for Sensei at a glance
BuddyPress for Sensei is a WordPress plugin by Syed Balkhi with 70+ active installs, the #18,568 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 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.2.3 came out on Sep 18, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 13 plugins tagged “sensei”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats84 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BuddyPress for Sensei |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · -3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 77 |
Rank over time
#18,568 · down 219 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,568 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,622 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,590 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,631 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,427 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,475 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,424 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,341 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,431 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,574 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,279 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,392 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,349 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% 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 | -0.67% |
| 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 | +1.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.63% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.60% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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 #18392 → #18427
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 14, 2015
- Last updated
- Sep 18, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BuddyPress for Sensei
How many websites use BuddyPress for Sensei?
BuddyPress for Sensei is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,568 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BuddyPress for Sensei been downloaded?
21,164 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was BuddyPress for Sensei last updated?
Version 1.2.3 came out on Sep 18, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is BuddyPress for Sensei compatible with the latest WordPress?
BuddyPress for Sensei’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 for Sensei still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BuddyPress for Sensei have?
4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress for Sensei?
The plugins most like BuddyPress for Sensei, by the tags they share, are BuddyPress for LearnDash (1K+), Sensei LMS Post to Course Creator (900+) and Sensei LMS (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 4 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 21.2K |
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
| First released | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 18, 2018 |
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