It seems that each user has to go into settings to enable status updates. Is there a way to make status updates available for all users without them enabling it manually?

Plugin by @Adriano Faria

 

Thanks but will this also work for existing users? Or only new registrations?

Acoording to its name, New Members.

OK thanks, would be very usefull for new communities. But im my case I need a solution that also work for existing users.