- Xenforo.com resource URL
- https://xenforo.com/community/resources/xb-alerts-auto-refresh.8506/
- Compatibile XF2 versions
- 2.3
Automatically refresh alert and conversation counters without requiring a full page reload.
This add-on keeps alert and conversation counts up to date in the background, reducing the need for manual page refreshes while minimizing unnecessary requests.
This add-on keeps alert and conversation counts up to date in the background, reducing the need for manual page refreshes while minimizing unnecessary requests.
Features:
Automatic Counter Refresh: Periodically check for new alerts and conversations in the background.
Instant Navigation Updates: Update alert and conversation counters immediately.
Multiple Update Methods: Support both standard background polling and live updates when available.
Adaptive Refreshing: Automatically reduce refresh frequency when no changes are detected.
Inactive Tab Detection: Pause background updates while the browser tab is inactive.
Automatic Resume: Resume checking immediately when the user returns to the tab.
Fallback Support: Automatically switch to standard polling when live updates are unavailable.
Admin Configuration: Configure the refresh interval and preferred update method.
User Preference: Allow individual users to disable automatic refreshing from their account preferences.
Useful for:
Active Communities: Keep conversations and alerts up to date without page reloads.
Better User Experience: Notify users about new activity as it happens.
Reduced Server Load: Adaptive refresh intervals minimize unnecessary requests.
Flexible Control: Give both administrators and users control over refresh behavior.