MemberPress ClubCircles™ is a specialized community-building add-on designed to transform a standard WordPress membership site into a social networking hub. It is part of the ClubSuite™ pack, which aims to keep member engagement on-site rather than relying on external platforms like Facebook Groups or Slack.
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Topic-Based “Circles”: Create unlimited, dedicated groups or “circles” where members can gather around specific interests, niches, or membership levels.
Social Activity Feeds: Each Circle features a social-style feed where members can post updates, share content, ask questions, and interact via comments and reactions.
Member-Led Interaction: Depending on your settings, members can join existing circles or even create their own, fostering a self-sustaining community.
ReadyLaunch™ Integration: Automatically applies the MemberPress “ReadyLaunch” styling to your community pages, ensuring they look professional and mobile-responsive without custom CSS.
To run ClubCircles™, your site must meet the following technical criteria:
Plugin Requirement: An active installation of the core MemberPress plugin.
License Tier: Available only for Growth and Scale plan members (it is not included in the “Launch” plan).
Dependencies: Requires the ClubDirectory™ add-on (also part of ClubSuite™) to manage the member profiles and the searchable directory that powers the community.
WordPress Version: WordPress 5.0 or higher.
Editor: Gutenberg (Block Editor) must be enabled.
PHP Version: Standard MemberPress requirements (typically PHP 7.4 or higher).
Access Rules: You can use MemberPress’s powerful “Rules” system to restrict specific Circles to certain membership levels (e.g., only “Gold” members can see the “VIP Circle”).
Moderation Tools: Includes a moderation dashboard where admins can approve, edit, or delete posts and comments to maintain community standards.
Slug Customization: Admins can modify the “Circle Base Slug” (e.g., changing /circles/ to /groups/ or /communities/) to match site branding.
Notification Management: Toggle global email notifications for new posts, comments, or join requests.
| Feature | Description |
| Searchable Directory | Members can browse a directory to find and join Circles that interest them. |
| Member Profiles | Integrates with ClubSuite™ profiles so members can see who else is in their Circle. |
| Join/Leave Logic | Simplified buttons for members to enter or exit groups instantly. |
| Engagement Hooks | Supports @mentions and threaded replies to keep conversations organized. |
