In a significant move for the digital community landscape, the WPBeginner Growth Fund, backed by Awesome Motive, has announced the acquisition of BuddyBoss, a comprehensive community and social learning platform. This acquisition is set to revolutionize how creators, businesses, and educational institutions engage with their audiences.
A Powerhouse Acquisition
BuddyBoss, known for its robust platform enabling the creation and management of online communities, joins the ranks of WPBeginner’s impressive portfolio. With features such as user profiles, activity feeds, group forums, direct messaging, events, eLearning integrations, and eCommerce support, BuddyBoss has become a favorite among prestigious universities like Stanford, MIT, and Yale, as well as top influencers including Chalene Johnson and Jay Shetty.
The acquisition expands the reach of WPBeginner’s products, which already support over 25 million websites globally. With BuddyBoss, users can now integrate private communities and premium content into their WordPress sites, enhancing user engagement and business growth.
Innovative Mobile Integration
A standout feature of BuddyBoss is its app platform, which allows users to create custom branded native Android and iOS apps without the need for developers. This capability ensures that community members remain engaged and connected, even on the go. The platform supports multiple languages, gamification features, micro-learning experiences, and in-app purchases, tapping into the $80 billion mobile learning market.
“Online communities have always been a critical part of the web, and I believe their role is going to be more important than ever in the future,” said Syed Balkhi, Founder of WPBeginner and CEO of Awesome Motive. “The web is going through a massive transformation, and we are excited to welcome BuddyBoss to the family. Together, we will usher in a new era of online communities where independent creators and businesses have full control over their data and content distribution.”
Seamless Transition and Continued Excellence
BuddyBoss will continue to operate independently under the leadership of its co-founders, Tom Cheddadi and Michael Eisenwasser, ensuring continuity for its users. Blair Williams, founder of MemberPress, will join as an advisor to help guide the product’s vision.
