Hello kicker1212,
You can display a BP Profile search form in three places:
- In its target directory, using the option Add Form to Directory in the form settings
- In a sidebar or widget area, using the widget Profile Search
- In a post or page, using the shortcode [bps_form]
The search form is displayed using a form template, and the built-in form template displays the search fields in a vertical column.
If you need a search bar instead, you can write a custom form template that displays the search fields in a horizontal row. It’s not difficult, but it does require some programming skills. If you’re interested, you can find the documentation at https://dontdream.it/bp-profile-search/
