By default, we do not have this option. You can use the following function code. Please see the steps below:


Note: Make sure to have a complete site backup before proceeding


1. Go to Appearance > Theme Editor.

2. Under Select theme to edit, choose (BuddyBoss Child/whatever theme is active), then click Select.

3. Below Theme Files, select Theme Functions (functions.php).

4. Append the code just before the closing PHP tag “?>”:


add_action( 'bp_before_directory_members_page', 'show_filter_on_top_members_page' );

function show_filter_on_top_members_page(){

  if ( bp_disable_advanced_profile_search() ) {

    return false;

  }



  $form_id = bp_profile_search_main_form();



  $template = bp_locate_template( 'common/search/profile-search.php', false, false );

  include $template;

}


5. Click Update File to save the changes.


Note: Any modifications are considered as custom work already. Know more about our Support Policy here: https://www.buddyboss.com/support-policy/


With code: