ARMember + BuddyBoss
Sell Memberships and Gate Your BuddyBoss Community Features by Tier
What is ARMember?
ARMember is a WordPress membership plugin trusted by over 50,000 websites that includes a dedicated BuddyBoss integration addon. It lets you sell subscription plans, restrict BuddyBoss community features by membership tier, and sync member data between both platforms.
Control exactly who can create groups, send private messages, make friend requests, and access the member directory based on their ARMember subscription level. Map ARMember signup fields directly to BuddyBoss profile fields so member data stays consistent across both systems.
Replace the BuddyBoss profile page with a unified ARMember member dashboard for a single, streamlined member experience across your entire site.
Key Features of ARMember
BuddyBoss Access Rules
Restrict BuddyBoss features by membership tier. Control which plans can create groups, send private messages, send friend requests, and view the member directory. Non-members see upgrade prompts instead.
Profile Field Mapping
Map ARMember signup and edit profile form fields to BuddyBoss xProfile fields. Sync member avatars and cover photos between both systems so profile data stays consistent without manual entry.
Bidirectional Data Sync
Pull data from BuddyBoss into ARMember or push ARMember data into BuddyBoss profiles. Keep member information accurate across both platforms automatically when members update their details.
Subscription and Recurring Billing
Sell weekly, monthly, and annual membership plans with automatic recurring billing. Support free trials, membership proration, coupon codes, and upgrade or downgrade paths between tiers.
Content Drip and Access Rules
Schedule when members unlock BuddyBoss content and community features based on subscription duration. Deliver exclusive group access, premium pages, or content at specific milestones in the membership lifecycle.
22+ Payment Gateways
Accept payments via PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, Square, Razorpay, Braintree, Paddle, and 15+ more. Give members flexible payment options without switching platforms or custom development.
See ARMember in Action
Watch how ARMember connects subscription management with BuddyBoss community features, giving you full control over who accesses groups, messaging, and member profiles based on their plan.
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Use Cases and Examples
Online Communities Selling Tiered Membership Plans
Community owners on BuddyBoss want to offer free membership with limited access and premium tiers with full community features. ARMember creates Basic, Pro, and VIP membership plans with different BuddyBoss access rules per tier. Free members can browse profiles but cannot create groups or send messages. Premium members get full community access the moment their subscription activates, with no manual permission changes required.
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Course Platforms Bundling Subscriptions With Community Access
Course creators sell subscription plans that include both course content and BuddyBoss community access. ARMember handles billing and automatically grants group membership, forum access, and private messaging rights when a subscriber’s payment clears. When a subscription lapses, ARMember revokes community permissions and redirects the member to an upgrade page, keeping revenue protection and community management fully automated.
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Professional Networks Gating Networking Features by Plan
Professional networks use BuddyBoss for member directories, group discussions, and private messaging, but want to charge for access to these networking tools. ARMember restricts friend requests, private messaging, and group creation to paid members only, while letting free members browse the directory. Paid members see the full network and free members see a clear value proposition every time they try to connect.
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How to Integrate ARMember with BuddyBoss
Setting up ARMember with BuddyBoss takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps to get started:
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Install ARMember
Purchase and install ARMember from armemberplugin.com. Activate the plugin in your WordPress dashboard and run the setup wizard to configure your site type and connect your preferred payment gateway.
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Create Membership Plans
Go to ARMember > Membership Plans and create your subscription tiers with pricing, billing cycles, trial periods, and coupon codes. Set up as many plans as your community needs.
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Activate the BuddyBoss Integration Addon
Navigate to ARMember > Add-ons and activate the BuddyBoss Integration addon at no extra cost. The addon adds a BuddyBoss option to your ARMember access rules settings.
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Set BuddyBoss Access Rules
Go to ARMember > Access Rules and select BuddyBoss as the content type. Assign which membership plans can create groups, send messages, send friend requests, and view the member directory.
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Configure Profile Mapping and Data Sync
In the BuddyBoss integration settings, map ARMember signup fields to BuddyBoss xProfile fields and enable bidirectional data sync. Optionally replace the BuddyBoss profile page with the ARMember member dashboard for a unified experience.
Benefits of Integrating ARMember with BuddyBoss
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- Gated BuddyBoss Features by Membership Tier: Control exactly which BuddyBoss features each membership plan unlocks. Free members browse profiles, paid members create groups and send messages, and premium members access exclusive private communities. Every upgrade incentive is built directly into how members experience your BuddyBoss site.
- Unified Member Profiles: Replace the BuddyBoss profile page with an ARMember member dashboard so members manage their subscription, update their profile, and view their membership status in one place. No switching between separate member area and community profile pages.
- Automated Subscription Billing: ARMember handles recurring payments, trial periods, failed payment retries, and subscription cancellations automatically. When a member’s subscription renews, their BuddyBoss community access stays active. When it lapses, access is revoked and a renewal prompt appears without any manual admin work.
- Profile Data Synchronization: Map ARMember registration fields to BuddyBoss xProfile fields so member data populates in both systems from a single signup form. Avatars and cover photos sync between platforms, so members only need to update their profile once.
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- Content Drip for Community Access: Schedule when members unlock BuddyBoss groups, forums, and community features based on subscription duration. New members access basic community features on day one and unlock premium groups or exclusive content at week two, month one, or any custom milestone you set.
- Payment Gateway Flexibility: Accept payments through 22+ gateways including PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, Square, and Razorpay. Give members their preferred payment method without custom integrations. International communities benefit from region-specific gateway support out of the box.
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