We would like the BuddyBoss Mobile App to support the Advanced Ads WordPress plugin, just as it does on the web version.
Currently, Advanced Ads works perfectly on the website but advertisements are not displayed inside the BuddyBoss mobile applications (Android and iOS). This creates an inconsistent user experience and prevents website owners from monetizing their mobile audience.
As more communities rely on mobile-first engagement, advertising support within the app has become an essential feature rather than an optional enhancement.
Why this feature is important
- A significant percentage of users access BuddyBoss communities through the mobile app.
- Administrators lose advertising revenue because ads are only visible on the website.
- Businesses, educational platforms, and communities need a sustainable way to generate income from mobile users.
- Keeping monetization consistent across web and mobile improves the overall platform value.
Suggested Functionality
The BuddyBoss App should support displaying advertisements created through the Advanced Ads plugin in selected locations, such as:
- Community Feed
- Activity Feed
- Groups Feed
- Member Directory
- Forums
- LearnDash/Tutor LMS pages
- Blog Posts
- Events
- Search Results
- Sidebar-equivalent placements where appropriate
- Custom app screens
Recommended Features
- Full compatibility with Advanced Ads placements.
- Support for all existing ad types.
- Google AdSense compatibility.
- Google Ad Manager compatibility.
- HTML/JavaScript ads.
- Image advertisements.
- Video advertisements.
- Custom banner advertisements.
- Scheduling and targeting inherited from Advanced Ads.
- User targeting and device targeting.
- Frequency capping.
- Lazy loading.
- A/B testing compatibility.
- Analytics and impression tracking.
- Click tracking.
- Support for shortcodes and placements where applicable.
- Native in-feed sponsored content.
Benefits
- Increased monetization opportunities for BuddyBoss customers.
- Better ROI for community owners.
- Consistent advertising experience across Web, Android, and iOS.
- Encourages more businesses to adopt BuddyBoss as an all-in-one community platform.
- Reduces the need for expensive custom app development.
Real-World Use Case
We operate Stunited, a higher education and professional networking platform built on BuddyBoss.
Our website already uses the Advanced Ads plugin successfully. However, our Android and iOS apps cannot display these advertisements, meaning thousands of mobile users never see sponsored content that appears on the website.
Supporting Advanced Ads in the BuddyBoss app would allow organizations like ours to:
- Monetize mobile traffic.
- Promote partners and sponsors.
- Display educational campaigns.
- Advertise internships and job opportunities.
- Maintain a consistent experience across all platforms.
Expected Outcome
Enable BuddyBoss Mobile Apps to render advertisements created through the Advanced Ads plugin using existing placements and targeting rules, giving administrators a seamless way to monetize both their website and mobile applications without additional custom development.