How to Enable Custom Post Types to Your Activity Feed on BuddyBoss

Introduction

Custom post types are content types created by third-party plugins—such as WooCommerce—that extend your WordPress site. This feature allows you to automatically display custom post type content (like products, job posts, or events) in your Activity Feed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Activate a Third-Party Plugin

1. Install and activate a plugin that creates a custom post type (e.g., WooCommerce for products).

Step 2: Create a Custom Post

1. Navigate to the appropriate section (e.g., WooCommerce > Products).
2. Create a new product (or other custom post type) with a title, description, and featured image, then publish it.

Step 3: Enable Custom Post Types in Activity Feed

1. Open your WordPress Dashboard and go to BuddyBoss > Settings > Activity.
2. Scroll to the custom post type settings.
3. You should see available custom post types (e.g., Products from WooCommerce) listed—select the ones you want to include in the Activity Feed.

4. Click Save Settings.

Step 4: Verify the Custom Post in the Activity Feed

1. Refresh your Activity Feed.
2. Confirm that your new custom post (e.g., the product “Great Book”) appears with its featured image and description.
3. Click on the post to ensure it links to the correct content.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: What if my custom post type does not appear in the Activity Feed?
A: Make sure a custom post type exists by activating a third-party plugin and creating content. Then, verify that the relevant custom post type option is enabled in BuddyBoss > Settings > Activity.

By following these instructions, you can easily integrate custom post types into your Activity Feed on the BuddyBoss Platform, expanding the content displayed and enhancing user engagement without the need for additional development.

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