AIXF Reaction Restrictions 2.3.7

Features​

• Restrict specific reactions to specific user groups
• Fully compatible with XenForo 2.3.7
• No data loss — existing reactions remain visible
• Filters the reaction picker UI
• Backend-safe: disallowed reactions cannot be applied
• Lightweight — no JS overrides, no core edits
• Works with the default XenForo style
• Clean ACP interface

How It Works​

AIXF Reaction Restrictions operates on two levels:

Frontend (Reaction Picker)​

• The reaction tooltip is filtered per user
• Users only see reactions they’re allowed to use
• Uses XenForo’s $xf.reactionsActive pipeline

Backend (Safety Net)​

• Even if a user attempts to apply a reaction manually
• Or via mobile / edge cases
• The reaction is blocked if the user lacks permission

Result: clean UX + enforced rules.

🛠 Installation​

1. Upload the addon to: /src/addons/AIXF/ReactionRestrictions
2. Install via Admin Control Panel: Admin CP → Add-ons → Install/Upgrade
3. Rebuild caches: AdminCP → Tools → Rebuild Caches → Rebuild All

Configuration​

Navigate to:

Admin CP → Content → AIXF Reaction Restrictions


For each reaction:

• Select which user groups are allowed
• Leave empty to allow everyone
• Save changes

Changes take effect immediately.

Behavior Details​

Database​

This addon creates one lightweight table: xf_aixf_reaction_restrict

• No core table changes
• Safe to uninstall
• Safe to reinstall

Uninstalling​

• Uninstall via Admin CP
• All restrictions are removed
• Reaction system returns to default behavior
• No orphaned data

Permissions & Safety​

• No permission bypasses
• No template edits required by users
• No hardcoded group IDs
• No core file changes

Final Notes

AIXF Reaction Restrictions is designed to be:

• Predictable
• Safe
• Non-destructive
• Admin-friendly

Perfect for:

• Tiered communities
• Premium reactions
• Role-based moderation
• Cleaner engagement controls