BuddyPress Stealth Mode for Site Admin

BuddyPress Stealth Mode for Site Admin developed by Buddydev.

Protect Your Admin Presence and Empower Privacy on BuddyPress with These Stealth Mode Tactics!

Whether you’re seeking enhanced privacy, preventing unwanted attention, or safeguarding sensitive information, here are strategies to ensure admin invisibility on your BuddyPress site:

1. Built-In Features:

• Profile Visibility: Navigate to Settings > General and adjust profile visibility to “Only Me” or “Hidden.”
• Last Active Time: Disable last active time display for admins within Settings > Reading.
• Activity Streams: Exclude admins from activity streams by editing the bp-activity template.

2. Privacy Plugins:

• BuddyPress Activity Privacy: Customize visibility for specific activities and actions.
• BP Profile Privacy: Control profile visibility, activity sharing, and member interactions.
• BP Ultimate Privacy: Comprehensive privacy management for profiles, activities, friends, and messaging.

3. Code Snippets:

• Hide Admin from Member Directory: Add a filter to exclude admins from search results.
• Remove Admin Activity from Timeline: Filter out admin posts and comments in activity feeds.
• Disable Last Seen for Admins: Prevent last active time display specifically for admins.

4. Custom Development:

• Advanced Protection: For extensive control, consider custom code solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Additional Tips:

• Member Permissions: Utilize BuddyPress roles and capabilities to manage member access to admin information.
• Third-Party Plugins: Explore plugins like “User Switching” to temporarily view the site as a regular member.

Remember: Prioritize plugins with active development and support to ensure compatibility and security.

By carefully implementing these strategies, you’ll create a more secure and private BuddyPress experience for both admins and members, fostering a community where privacy is respected and valued.