REQUIRES: PRO PLAN OR HIGHER • Last updated: Mar 12, 2026 • ~4 min read
The Web Push Notifications feature allows members to receive real-time browser notifications for community activity even when they are not actively browsing your site. This manual walks you through each notification setting.
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Notification Settings
Navigate to your WordPress Dashboard, go to BuddyBoss > Settings > Web Push Notifications. The following settings are available.
- Web Push Notifications: The main toggle. When enabled, members can opt in to receive BuddyBoss notifications through supported browsers.
- Default Notification Icon: Upload a custom icon that appears in browser push notifications. BuddyBoss recommends 384 × 384px.
- Skip Active Members: Prevents push notifications from being sent to members who are currently active on your site. Notifications resume once the member becomes inactive.
- Auto Request: Automatically prompts visitors to allow browser notifications on their first visit. When disabled, members can manually enable notifications from their account notification settings.
- Enable Soft Prompt: Shows a customizable pre-permission message before the browser’s native notification request appears, helping improve opt-in rates by explaining the benefits first.
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