Introduction
BuddyBoss does not provide a built-in option to remove the discussion box on forums pages. You can easily hide the discussion box using a small CSS snippet, giving your forums a cleaner layout and a more focused user experience while managing the Forum Discussion Box effectively.
Custom Workaround
- In your WordPress admin, go to BuddyBoss > Theme Options
- Under Custom Codes, toggle Enable CSS to On
- Paste the following CSS:
#bbpress-forums > div:nth-child(4) {
display: none;
}
ul#bbp-forum-0.bbp-topics1.bs-item-list.bs-forums-items.list-view {
display: none;
}- Click Save Changes
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: The discussion box is still visible, what should I check?
A: Clear your site cache, caching plugin, or CDN cache. Ensure the CSS was pasted exactly as shown and that Enable CSS was turned on before saving
Q: Will this affect other pages or forum elements?
A: No. This CSS specifically targets the discussion box and forum topic list as defined in the snippet
Q: Can I unhide the discussion box later?
A: Yes. Remove or comment out the CSS code to restore the discussion box
Q: Who can I contact for further assistance?
A: Submit a support ticket through your BuddyBoss account dashboard for personalized help