- Xenforo.com resource URL
- https://xenforo.com/community/resources/xb-custom-field-groups-organize-fields-across-xenforo-add-ons.10744/
- Compatibile XF2 versions
- 2.3
Organize and display user, thread, resource, media, and supported add-on fields using structured, manageable groups.
This add-on makes large custom field sets easier to manage and present while preserving existing field values, formatting, positions, ordering, and visibility rules.
Features:
Custom Group Classes: Add CSS classes to individual public field groups and style them in extra.less.- ๐ Custom Field Groups: Create, rename, reorder, and delete groups for supported custom field types.
Flexible Field Assignment: Assign a group while editing a field.
Grouped ACP Lists: Browse organized groups, ungrouped fields, and empty groups with filtering.- ๐ท Public Field Sections: Optionally display grouped custom fields under named section headings on public pages.
Group Icons: Choose an optional Font Awesome 5 icon for each group, displayed beside its heading in the ACP and on public pages.
Responsive Group Layout: Choose stacked sections or two-column group cards in style properties. Narrow content areas use one column, while individual custom fields retain their existing formatting.
Group Container Styling: Customize group text, backgrounds, borders, spacing, and additional CSS with shared settings and separate overrides for stacked sections and grid cards.- โ Independent Ordering: Control group order while preserving the existing order of fields within each group.
Sort Groups: Drag custom fields between groups and reorder fields within each group using the native XenForo sorting overlay.- ๐ Smart Public Display: Automatically hide empty sections and display ungrouped fields without unnecessary headings.
Preserved Field Locations: Keep fields in their existing public display locations when grouping is enabled.
Native Layout Support: Works with standard field lists and supported dedicated field blocks and sidebars.
Independent Field Types: Maintain separate groups for each custom field type.- ๐ก Safe Group Deletion: Deleting a group removes the association without deleting custom fields or their stored values.
Optional Add-on Support: Automatically support compatible field types when supported add-ons are installed or upgraded later.- โ Optional Public Grouping: Public sections are disabled by default and can be enabled independently for each group.
Requirements:
- [XB] Core Library 1.0.2+
Supported Content Types:
XenForo: User profile and thread fields.
XenForo Resource Manager: Resource and resource review fields.- ๐ผ XenForo Media Gallery: Media fields.
[XB] Game Database: Game and game list fields.
[XB] Movie Database: Movie, TV title, and title list fields.
[XB] Book Database: Book and book list fields.- โค [XB] Donations: Campaign fields.
[XB] Toplists: Toplist fields.
[XB] Lessons: Course, lesson, and rating fields.
[XB] Quizzes: Quiz fields.
[XB] Recipes: Recipe and recipe list fields.
[XB] Music Database: Album and album list fields.
[XB] Quote Book: Quotation and author fields.
[XB] XFRM: Resource Questions: Resource question fields.
XenAddons Article Management System: Article and review fields.- ๐ท XenAddons Classified Ads System: Classified ad fields.
- ๐ XenAddons Item Management System: Item, review, and update fields.
XenAddons Link Directory: Directory item and review fields.
XenAddons Review Management System: Item and review fields.- ๐ XenAddons Showcase: Showcase item, review, and update fields.
- ๐ XenAddons Sportsbook: Event fields.
XenAddons User Blogs System: Blog entry and review fields.
DragonByte eCommerce: Product, product review, order, license, and download version fields.- ๐ DragonByte Shop: Shop item fields.
XR Product Manager: Product fields.
[BR] Support Ticket System: Support ticket fields.- ๐ NixFifty Tickets: Support ticket fields.
Recommended Add-ons:
[XB] Custom Field Default Value: Automatically populate supported custom fields with predefined or user-field-based values.
[XB] Custom Field Unique: Prevent duplicate values in selected custom fields.- ๐ [XB] Custom Field View List Display: Display custom field values as structured lists instead of comma-separated text.
- โ [XB] Custom Field Edit: Let users edit custom field values on a separate page with dedicated permissions.
- ๐ก [XB] Custom Field Access: Restrict custom field access and visibility by user group.
- โ [XB] Custom Field Sorting: Reorder custom fields for XenForo and supported add-ons from a dedicated sorting interface.
[XB] Custom Field Change Log: Track thread custom-field edits, optionally require approval, and restore previous values from edit history.- โ [XB] Custom Field: Select All: Add a select/deselect-all control to multi-checkbox custom fields.
Useful for:
- ๐ Large Custom Field Sets: Keep extensive field configurations organized and easier to manage.
Structured Presentation: Group related field values into clear sections on public pages.
Multi-Add-on Communities: Manage custom fields consistently across XenForo and supported add-ons.- ๐ ACP Organization: Reduce clutter when administering many custom fields.
- ๐ Cleaner Content Pages: Present related information together without changing existing field behavior.
Screenshots:
Public Display
Related thread fields displayed in two group cards with icons. |
Resource fields organized under separate public group headings. |
Group Management
Browse grouped fields, ungrouped fields, and empty groups in the admin control panel. |
Configure the group title, order, icon, CSS classes, and public display. |
Appearance
Choose the public group layout and customize container styling through style properties. |