Introduction
BuddyBoss doesn’t offer a built-in option to change the Profile Dropdown Username Color. However, you can easily customize it by adding a small CSS snippet through Theme Options. This guide walks you step-by-step on how to update your username text color in the profile dropdown.
Custom Workaround
- In your WordPress admin, go to BuddyBoss > Theme Options.
- Under Custom Codes, toggle Enable CSS to On.
- Paste the following CSS:
.bb-template-v2 .site-header .user-wrap.menu-item-has-children .user-link .user-name {
color: red;
}- Click Save Changes.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: The username color didn’t change, what should I check?
A:
- Clear any site cache, caching plugin, or CDN cache.
- Make sure the CSS was pasted exactly as shown.
- Confirm that Enable CSS was turned on before saving.
Q: Can I use a different color instead of red?
A: Yes. Replace red with any valid CSS color value, such as a hex code, RGB, or named color:
color: #1e73be;
Q: Will this affect other text in the header?
A: No. This CSS targets only the username text inside the Profile dropdown.
Q: Who can I contact for further assistance?
A: Submit a support ticket through your BuddyBoss account dashboard for personalized support.