A common issue that can occur with users new to installing WordPress themes is a "Broken theme and/or stylesheets missing” error message being displayed when trying to upload or activate the theme. This error message does not mean that the theme you have purchased is broken, it simply means it has been uploaded incorrectly. Luckily, there is a very easy fix.

BuddyPress is a free plugin and is not included with the theme. It can be installed and setup automatically when you import any of the theme demos that use BuddyPress. You can also install it from your dashboard under Plugins > Add New and search for “buddypress”.

So why purchase this theme if BuddyPress is free to use with any theme? Here’s a few reasons why:

• Fully compatible with BuddyPress and is regularly tested to ensure it works with BuddyPress updates
• Has its own unique BuddyPress page designs and styling options
• Display BuddyPress Activity, Members and Groups using the WPBakery Page Builder elements/shortcodes anywhere on your site
• Adds a BuddyPress notifications tab to your menu
• BuddyPress statistics element/shortcode showing total members, groups, activity etc

Paid Membership Pro is a free plugin and is not included with the theme. It can be installed and setup automatically when you import any of the theme demos that use Paid Membership Pro. You can also install it from your dashboard under Plugins > Add New and search for “paid membership pro”.

So why purchase this theme if Paid Membership Pro is free to use with any theme? Here’s a few reasons why:

• Fully compatible with Paid Membership Pro and is regularly tested to ensure it works with Paid Membership Pro updates
• Theme specific styling for Paid Membership Pro pages
• Display different homepages based on membership level
• Membership levels pricing tables WPBakery Page Builder element/shortcode
• Hide sidebars based on membership level e.g. restricted pages