Description
Simple BuddyPress Notifications replaces the default BuddyPress notification icon with a custom bell icon that also plays a sound when new notifications are received. It shows the number of unread notifications and plays a ting sound for new notifications.
This plugin works in two modes:
1. Live Notifications: Notifications will be updated in real-time with audio and visual alerts when the user is logged in.
2. Offline Notifications: When the user is offline, the plugin will still show the number of unread notifications.
Use the shortcode [simple_buddypress_notifications] to display the notifications icon anywhere on your site.
Notification audio attribution: https://github.com/akx/Notifications
Features
- Custom notification icon and sound
- Real-time notifications with sound alerts
- Easy to integrate with shortcodes
- Works with BuddyPress Notifications API
- Lightweight and simple setup
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload
Simple BuddyPress Notificationsto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Place the shortcode
[simple_buddypress_notifications]wherever you want to display the notification bell.
FAQ
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How do I add the notification icon to my site?
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Use the shortcode
[simple_buddypress_notifications]wherever you want to display the notification icon. This can be placed in any post, page, or widget. -
Can I change the notification sound?
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Currently, the sound is fixed as “Jinja.mp3”. You can replace the audio file in the plugin directory with your own sound if desired.
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Why isn’t the sound playing?
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Ensure that your browser supports autoplay for audio files, and check that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.
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Does this work with all BuddyPress components?
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Yes, as long as the BuddyPress Notifications component is active, the plugin will work with all registered BuddyPress notifications.
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Contributors & Developers
“Simple BuddyPress Notifications” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
2.0
- Updated code for better BuddyPress integration.
- Fixed notification sound issues and ensured compatibility with modern browsers.
- Added support for real-time notifications with heartbeat.
- Improved CSS and JS for better performance.
1.3
- Initial release with BuddyPress notification support and sound feature.