[XenCustomize] Auto Watch Threads 2.0.0

XenCustomize Auto Watch Threads for XenForo 2​

XenCustomize Auto Watch Threads automatically subscribes users to selected threads so they stay informed about important discussions, announcements, support topics, and high-priority conversations.

Admins can choose exactly which threads should be auto-watched, which user groups should be included, and whether those watches should be applied with email notifications or without email notifications. The addon can handle both new registrations and existing users, making it easy to apply thread watches consistently across your community.

With flexible admin controls, Auto Watch Threads can also skip specific users, respect the Receive site mail preference when email notifications are enabled, and ignore discouraged users when needed.

By automating thread watching, this addon improves visibility for important discussions, reduces manual work for admins, and gives you much better control over how thread watch subscriptions are applied.

Key Features​

Auto-Subscribe New Users
Automatically watch selected threads when a new user registers.

Bulk Apply for Existing Users
Use the background job to subscribe existing eligible users.

User Group Targeting
Choose exactly which user groups should be auto-watched.

Exclude Specific Users
Ignore selected accounts, ideal for manual opt-outs or special cases.

Specific Thread Targeting
Choose exactly which thread IDs should be auto-watched instead of applying watches broadly to all threads.

Watch Mode Control
Choose whether users should watch selected threads with email notifications or without email notifications.

Smart Filtering Options
Optionally respect the user's Receive site mail preference and skip discouraged users.

Automated via Cron Job
Runs in the background to apply thread watch settings for eligible users.

Native XenForo Integration
Uses XenForo's built-in thread watch system for clean, familiar behavior.

Complete Features List​

Automatic Thread Subscription

• Automatically subscribe newly registered users to selected threads.

Bulk Apply for Existing Users

• Subscribe existing eligible users using the scheduled background job.

Thread Selection by ID

• Choose exactly which threads should be auto-watched by entering thread IDs.
• Ideal for announcements, rules, onboarding topics, support threads, or any discussion that should stay visible.

User Group Selection

• Choose which user groups should receive automatic thread watch subscriptions.

Exclude Specific Users

• Manually exclude selected users from automatic thread watching.

Watch Mode Selection

• Choose whether selected threads are watched with email notifications or without email notifications.

Respect "Receive site mail"

• Optionally only apply automatic thread watching with email to users who have enabled XenForo's "Receive site mail" preference.

Skip Discouraged Users

• Optionally ignore users who are marked as discouraged in XenForo.

Validation for Thread IDs

• Only existing thread IDs are accepted in the admin settings to help prevent configuration mistakes.

Cron Job Execution

• Runs hourly in the background for smooth and automatic processing.

Continuous Subscription Maintenance

• Applies thread watches for eligible users when they are processed by the add-on.

Lightweight & Optimized

• Designed to run efficiently without adding unnecessary overhead.

Why Do You Need This?​

Boosts Visibility - Helps make sure users see important threads that matter to your community.
Targets the Right Members - Apply automatic thread watching only to selected user groups.
Saves Admin Time - No need to subscribe users manually one by one.
Perfect for Important Threads - Great for announcements, welcome topics, support discussions, policies, or key updates.
Flexible Admin Control - Decide exactly which threads are watched and whether email notifications should be enabled.
Smarter Filtering - Respect email preferences, skip discouraged users, and exclude specific accounts when needed.
Works Automatically - Once configured, it automatically applies watches for matching users.

Additive Watch Logic

• Designed to apply thread watches for eligible users.
• It does not automatically remove existing watches when settings or user eligibility change.

Take control of thread visibility and keep your community informed with less admin effort.