XF 2.2 Default Xenforo thread types + addons with new thread types

[Digital Doctor]

Xenforo types of threads
discussion threads
poll threads
article threads
question threads
suggestion threads

Xenforo types of forums
discussion forums
article forums
question forums
suggestion forums

source: https://xenforo.com/docs/xf2/forum-thread-types/


addon with a new thread type:
(1) competitions with 10-point scale post rating, users rate posts (1-10)
https://xenforo.com/community/resources/ozzmodz-thread-type-vote-competition.9099/
(2) tmdb

[OzzModz] TMDb TV Thread Starter: IMDb API

Requirements: XF 2.2+ TMDb TV Thread Starter v2.2.0+ Description: Adds IMDb rating display for TMDb TV Thread Starter add-on Integration is provided via a imdb-api.com service Commissioned by @GameNet

xenforo.com

Are there any other thread types ?



suggestion for a wiki thread type

New thread type: Wiki

A wiki thread type would be useful to organize certain types of content. I think this can be done with only a few adjustments. Similar to article, possibly with less emphasis on the thread creator though Public edit history. Also, maybe edit history shouldn't be cleared like regular threads (or...

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[alfaNova]

Set permission Edit any post for Registered in this node to Yes

I want to give permissions for certain people not all registered users for example for each thread. And of course better edit history would be advantage. Can we achieve this?

 

[philmckrackon]

You can create other groups or edit individual user permissions.

 

[Kirby]

I want to give permissions for certain people not all registered users for example for each thread. And of course better edit history would be advantage. Can we achieve this?

Probably not the edit history, but giving certain users permission for a specific thread is (theoretically) doable out of the box:

Create a new usergroup and node for the thread and setup permissions accordingly.

 

[alfaNova]

Probably not the edit history, but giving certain users permission for a specific thread is (theoretically) doable out of the box:

Create a new usergroup and node for the thread and setup permissions accordingly.

Thanks Kirby, yes we can create small user groups to achieve this. But this will not be feasible in the long term. So adding thread user permissıons would be great in future releases.

I think the real goal of this thread is to break forum rules and evolve the forum experience with modern enhancements.

 

[Seeker-Smith]

We've designed and implemented a new category type, forum type and features as outlined in this thread.

Thread 'Showcase - A more modern user experience'

Apr 11, 2025

There's been lot's of conversation about making Xenforo more modern. I wanted a simpler user experience and layout. Here's my take on it.

The site is using a slightly tweaked Xenforo default style. Then we modified how the categories worked by adding a user editable sort function. Forums now open within the category and depending on forum type the threads open within the same interface. So along with a forum description we have a white space for instructions, rules or whatever.

I have to complement the outstanding work of Genesis for his ability to take my crazy ideas and make...

• Seeker-Smith

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[Digital Doctor]

IDEA / Suggestion:

"How to" content type

Thread 'Thread type: HowTo/Guide (step by step instructions to achieve a result)'

Apr 21, 2025

A very common use of forum threads is to post a 'How-To' or Guide or TEK or DIY. i.e. Instructions that explain how to achieve a result by performing a sequence of steps.
For example if you have a forum about gardening, then you will have HowTo threads about 'How to make compost' or 'How to grow Tomatoes'.
As people often search the internet to find How-To instructions, various websites cater to this demand. For example:

wikiHow: How-to instructions you can trust.

Learn how to do anything with wikiHow, the world's most popular how-to website. Easy, well-researched, and trustworthy instructions for everything you want to know.

www.wikihow.com

How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you. | ehow.com

Learn how to do just about everything at ehow. Find expert advice along with How To videos and articles, including instructions on how to make, cook, grow, or do almost anything.

www.ehow.com

Such content is highly valued by Google.
Schema.org has a schema type so that Google can easily identify such...

• Alpha1
• diy guide how to howto tek
• Replies: 7
• Forum: XenForo suggestions

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very good idea. interesting that google has a schema for a "How to" content type.

 

[Digital Doctor]

some details here

Threads and profile posts are examples of content types. Thread types are a separate system. The content type of an article thread is ultimately still just a thread. Add-ons which implement their own distinct article system may implement them as content types, unrelated to thread types.

Content Type
├─
├─ Thread
│  ├─ Article
│  ├─ Discussion
├─ Profile post
├─ Article (from add-on)

 

[Digital Doctor]

New Kid on the block

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[XenCustomize] Book Threads: Forum & Thread Types

Jun 5, 2025

Adds book thread & forum types with book-specific data, bookshelves, ratings, covers, unique display

• Veer
• book book forum type book thread type books bookshelves custom thread type forum types xencustomize
• Add-ons [2.x]

Book threads

 

[Wildcat Media]

Now that is what I'm talkin' about!

And I think it circles back to my suggestion--where is the interface to add another thread type, so we can build our own? There isn't. XF is way too complex for me to dig into the coding to figure out how to do this. My skills are lost, and I'm not learning new languages. I can make it through template edits and other things I've done, but as far as anything else, no way I can retain any of it long enough to be any good at it.

 

[Alpha1]

where is the interface to add another thread type, so we can build our own? There isn't. XF is way too complex for me to dig into the coding to figure out how to do this. My skills are lost, and I'm not learning new languages. I can make it through template edits and other things I've done, but as far as anything else, no way I can retain any of it long enough to be any good at it.

It sounds like you would want Low Code implementation for XenForo? That's quite a tall order. But it would indeed be nice and would allow non-developers to create new stuff.

What is Low-Code Development? | Mendix

What is low-code development and what can you build with it? Get all the details to decide if low-code is right for your enterprise.

www.mendix.com

Low-code development platform - Wikipedia

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