The App Next Gen is the latest generation of the BuddyBoss App, built on Flutter to provide a faster, more stable, and highly customizable mobile experience. Enable App Next Gen to unlock the updated BuddyBoss app architecture.
Enabling the feature allows you to explore the new Flutter-based architecture, review available settings, and prepare your app configuration for future Next Gen enhancements.
Benefits of App Next Gen
Modern UI Redesign
App Next Gen features a completely redesigned user interface with a clean, modern appearance, improved navigation, and fluid micro-animations that create a more engaging user experience.
Faster Performance
Built entirely on Flutter, App Next Gen delivers significantly improved performance, including faster load times, smoother transitions, and a more responsive experience throughout the app.
Enhanced Stability
The Flutter architecture provides improved reliability and stability, reducing crashes and bugs compared to the previous React Native framework.
Enable App Next Gen
- From the WordPress Dashboard, go to BuddyBoss App > App Next Gen.
- Locate the App Next Gen toggle.
- Enable the toggle to activate App Next Gen.
- Review the installation and upgrade checklist displayed on the page.
Once enabled, App Next Gen settings and supported Next Gen features become available within your BuddyBoss App dashboard.
Important Notes for Existing Apps
If your community is currently using BuddyBoss App 1.x (React Native), App Next Gen can be enabled for testing and configuration purposes.
Before exploring Next Gen features, ensure your website is running the latest versions of:
- BuddyBoss Platform
- BuddyBoss Platform Pro
- BuddyBoss App Plugin
Configure Your Next Gen Experience
After enabling App Next Gen, review your app settings to ensure they align with your branding and community experience.
Verify the following:
- App logos and images
- Brand colors
- Typography settings
- Navigation and layout configurations
- Available Next Gen features
You can continue configuring and testing these settings within your BuddyBoss App dashboard as additional Next Gen functionality becomes available.