Introduction
The Notification side edge color in BuddyBoss does not have a built-in setting for customization. If you want to change the colored edge that appears on recent notifications to better match your site branding, you can apply a custom CSS snippet using Theme Options in BuddyBoss.
Custom Workaround
- In your WordPress admin, go to BuddyBoss > Theme Options.
- Under Custom Codes, toggle Enable CSS to On.
- Paste the following CSS:
.bb-onscreen-notification-enable
.bb-onscreen-notification
.notification-list
.read-item.recent-item:before {
background: red;
}You can replace red with any color value that matches your design.
- Click Save Changes.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: The notification edge color did not change. What should I check
A:
- Clear your site cache, caching plugin, or CDN cache.
- Make sure the CSS was pasted exactly as shown with no missing brackets or semicolons.
- Confirm that Enable CSS was turned on before saving.
Q: Can I use a different color format
A: Yes. You can use hex, RGB, RGBA, or named colors. For example:
background: #1e73be;
Q: Will this affect old notifications as well
A: This styling applies to recent notification items only and does not affect older or already styled notifications.
Q: Who can I contact for further assistance
A: You can submit a support ticket through your BuddyBoss account dashboard for personalized help.