What Happens to BuddyBoss Data When Deleting a PMPro User

Introduction

When an administrator deletes a user account through Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro), the user is removed from WordPress along with their associated BuddyBoss account data.

This article explains what happens to BuddyBoss-related data when a member account is deleted using PMPro.

What Happens When a User Is Deleted

When a user is permanently deleted from WordPress through PMPro or the WordPress Dashboard, the following BuddyBoss-related data is also removed or disconnected from the site:

• Member profile
• Profile data and account information
• Activity feed content created by the user
• Group memberships
• Forum participation associations
• Connections and followers
• Messages and notifications tied to the account
• Course and community access linked to the membership account

Depending on your site configuration and third-party plugins, some content may:

• Be permanently deleted
• Become anonymized
• Remain visible but no longer linked to the deleted user account

Recommended Before Deleting a User

Before deleting an account, it is recommended to:

• Verify whether the user data needs to be retained for reporting or compliance purposes.
• Export important user information if needed.
• Review memberships, subscriptions, or course enrollments associated with the account.
• Confirm whether the user should be deleted permanently or only have their membership canceled.

Delete a User Through PMPro

1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Navigate to  Memberships > Members
3. Locate the member account.
4. Open the user profile or membership details.
5. Delete or remove the user account as needed.

Alternatively, users can also be deleted through Users > All Users