Plugin Review – BP Better Messages
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-better-messages/
Version Tested: V 1.9.2.5
BP Better Messages is a BuddyPress plugin that turns BP Messaging into a threaded instant messaging type communication tool. You can disable the requirement for a subject line and also enable name search and file attachments.
Installation is a case of installing and activating the plugin from Dashboard>>Plugins>>Add New.
Once installed there are new options to configure in Dashboard>>Settings>>BP Better Messages. Here you get to choose between the free AJAX based version or the Pro WebSocket based version:
The WebSockets version offloads a lot of messaging activity to dedicated servers and so improves site performance, this is a pro feature and is enabled through the purchase of a licence.
There are several tabs in the Settings page – General, Chat, Attachments and License. The Chat tab allows user search to be enabled and the subject line to be removed:
The Attachments Tab allows for attachments to be enabled and for the supported size and type of attachments to be set:
Once activated, The users BuddyBar menu item for messages changes to Threads:
Now messages will be threads of instant message items, if both users are online, then the message page will be updated instantly – no need for the notification – load new page cycle so a considerable improvement over classic BP Messaging:
I give this plugin 9 out of 10. I think on the messaging front BP Better Messages is in general a big improvement and for some sites it will work very well. My only issue with it is that ultimately installing this means you are losing many features of BP classic Messaging, and this may not be appropriate for a number of sites.
My Star Rating
Other Peoples Reviews
Christina (omcleaning)
Great plugin & amazing Customer support
I was both surprised and impressed by such fast responses from the developer of the plugin as well as the fast resolution to the issue that I was facing with the plugin. This is such a great plugin that will take your community website to the next level, with outstanding customer service too!!!
March 18, 2024
kyzgor
Better Messages - A Better Website
A choice you won't regret. [...]
THE Messaging plugin your users want AND deserve.
Absolutely fantastic. Better Messages does just as promised, it enhances your websites communication to a whole new level - it works flawlessly, is stunning to look at and a joy to use. If you do stumble upon an issue, which is very rare, the developer support is fantastic.
If I could rate this higher I would. I will be buying a licence for every site I need Advanced, Feature rich and seamless messaging functionality on. Better Messages is now my go to solution. If you're hesitating- just try it, it's cheap but POWERFUL.
How do they do it? Read more »
March 15, 2024
bernardberry646
PHENOMINAL
The websocket functionality of this plugin is top-notch! I cannot wait for the Pro version!
February 24, 2024
harmannus
Great plugin
the better messages is for my website great, i have only a problem that i could find a button to accept the voice call. We have it here over the pro version.
January 19, 2024
odofincaleb
Great Plugin
Brings live to my website and increases user engagement.
December 21, 2023
olegkovalev
Плагин Besser messeger
The Besser messenger plugin is very good and has great capabilities. But intuitive perception is not at a good level. It took time to begin to understand it: how to use it, to reveal all its capabilities. The plugin settings show that it has many features
December 21, 2023
berndg17
Excellent
An excellent piece of software. And as we had minor problems on installation (means: conflict with another plugin), we received a CSS-code the same day, that solved the problem.
Recommendation!
November 21, 2023
1simona1
Very helpfull plugin
Great functions
November 8, 2023
john201502
Great plugin and great support.
Great plugin and great support.
October 24, 2023
Peter (pijag)
First class plugin!
Use it in many websites - it never disappointed me.
It is a first class plugin in every aspect...
September 15, 2023
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