It seems there are a few guarantees in life—death, taxes, and Awesome Motive sweeping up beloved WordPress businesses. And here’s the latest scoop: Awesome Motive made waves in the WordPress world once again by snapping up BuddyBoss, a powerhouse theme and plugin for building online communities.
For those who aren’t already BuddyBoss fans, here’s a quick rundown: this theme/plugin is the ultimate toolkit for creating engaging online communities, offering features perfect for membership sites, forums, online courses, and beyond. Originating as a fork of BuddyPress and bbPress, BuddyBoss has grown to become a robust community solution on its own, breaking away in 2019 to develop its unique path.
So, what does this mean for BuddyBoss users? Expect more cross-promotion across Awesome Motive’s platforms, like WPBeginner and their extensive suite of plugins. And let’s be honest—there might be a shake-up in pricing too, perhaps with that classic “first-year discount” strategy.
For loyal BuddyBoss users, breathe easy. Except for co-founders Tom and Michael, who are off to focus on their Rapyd hosting project, the rest of the BuddyBoss team, including General Manager Graham Hoffman, are staying on to ensure a smooth transition.
Want more details? Dive into the BuddyBoss acquisition blog post, WPBeginner’s coverage, or Awesome Motive’s official announcement.