How to Remove the Members Menu in a Group

Introduction

By default, BuddyBoss does not include a built-in option to remove the Members tab from a group’s navigation menu. If you want to remove the Members menu in a group, you can achieve this by adding a custom function to your theme.

Custom Workaround

1. Go to Appearance > Theme Editor in your WordPress admin dashboard.
   
2. Under Select theme to edit, choose your active theme (preferably a BuddyBoss Child Theme), then click Select.
   
3. From the Theme Files list, click Theme Functions (functions.php).
   
4. Paste the following code just before the closing PHP tag (?>):
   

function bb_remove_groups_members_menu_item() {

    if ( bp_is_group() ) {

        global $bp;

        bp_core_remove_subnav_item(

            $bp->groups->current_group->slug,

            'members',

            'groups'

        );

    }

}

add_action( 'bp_setup_nav', 'bb_remove_groups_members_menu_item', 10 );

5. Click Update File to save your changes.
   

Once saved, the Members tab will no longer appear in the group navigation.

Note: Modifications are typically considered custom work, but we are making an exception in this case. Please review the BuddyBoss Support Policy.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: The Members tab is still visible in groups.
A: Ensure the code is added to the active theme’s functions.php file and that you are using the correct (child) theme.

Q: Does this remove the Members tab from all groups?
A: Yes. This snippet removes the Members menu item globally for all groups.

Q: Will this affect group permissions or member access?
A: No. This only hides the navigation tab. Group membership and permissions remain unchanged.

Q: Can I restore the Members tab later?
A: Yes. Simply remove the code from functions.php and save the file.

Q: Who can I contact for further assistance?
A: Please review the BuddyBoss Support Policy or consult a qualified developer for additional customization needs.