[XenCustomize] Thread Prefix Sorter 2.0.0

XenCustomize Thread Prefix Sorter for XenForo 2​

Sort prefix choices consistently across core XenForo prefix selectors

Thread Prefix Sorter lets you control how XenForo's existing prefix options are ordered anywhere core XenForo provides a thread prefix selector (admin and public flows).

This add-on is lightweight, practical, and ideal for communities with many thread prefixes. We also use it on our own official support forum.

It focuses only on sorting existing prefix choices. It does not add filtering features, custom prefix listings, or a replacement prefix UI. Need prefix filtering or public prefix-display enhancements too? Check our XenCustomize Thread Prefix Filter add-on.

Key Features​

• ACP option: Thread prefixes: Sort mode
• 5 sorting modes:
  • Display order (default XenForo behavior)
  • Alphabetical (A-Z)
  • Alphabetical (Z-A)
  • Most used first
  • Newest first
• Preserves prefix group display order (sorts inside each group)
• Stable tie-break sorting for predictable results
• Newest-first support using addon-owned metadata
• Compatible with XenCustomize Thread Prefix Filter (does not override its filter sort flow)

Complete Features List​

• Global admin-controlled sort mode
• Cross-version support for XenForo 2.2 and 2.3
• Addon-owned prefix meta storage for reliable newest-first mode
• Automatic created-date capture for newly created prefixes
• Lightweight implementation with no template-heavy UI changes

Compatible XF Versions​

• XenForo 2.2.x
• XenForo 2.3.x

PHP Requirement: 7.2.0+

Why You Need This Add-on​

• You use many prefixes and need cleaner prefix selection order
• You want faster scanning when selecting prefixes
• You want to surface commonly used or newest prefixes first
• You want better core prefix selector UX without adding a separate filtering system

What This Add-on Does​

• Adds ACP option: Thread prefixes: Sort mode
• Applies selected sorting to core XenForo prefix selectors
• Keeps XenForo’s default behavior available via Display order

What This Add-on Does Not Do​

• Does not add prefix filtering features
• Does not create a new prefix listing page/widget/block
• Does not replace XenForo’s prefix system

Where Sorting Applies (Examples)​

• Admin CP > Thread prefixes (/admin.php?thread-prefixes/)
• Admin CP > Forum edit (/admin.php?forums/.../edit) in:
  • Available prefixes
  • Default thread prefix
• Public Post thread prefix selector (/forums/.../post-thread)
• Public Quick thread prefix selector (forum list page quick thread form)
• Public Edit thread prefix selector (/threads/.../edit)
• Inline moderation move/apply prefix flows where core XF shows "Apply prefix to selected threads"

Screenshots​

Uncertain about a specific feature?​

If you need functionality that is not clearly mentioned above, please contact us before purchase.

Demo​

See it in action at XenCustomize Support Forum.