- Xenforo.com resource URL
- https://xenforo.com/community/resources/xb-hide-reactions.8278/
- Compatibile XF2 versions
- 2.2
- 2.3
Hide Reactions allows you to restrict visibility of reaction information based on permissions.
Users without access won’t see who reacted, helping you reduce bias, prevent bandwagon effects, and keep sensitive discussions clean and neutral.
Users without access won’t see who reacted, helping you reduce bias, prevent bandwagon effects, and keep sensitive discussions clean and neutral.
Features
Hide Reacted Users: Conceal the list of users who reacted from those without permission.
Coverage:Apply hiding to:- Reaction list bars
- Full reaction list pages
- Reaction news feed entries
- Reaction alerts
- Push notifications
Minimal View Option: Option to hide the reaction bar entirely — users will only see their own reaction.
Granular Controls: Enable or disable specific hiding features as needed.
Context-Aware Permissions: Configure visibility per node, category, or album.
Supported Content Types
Posts
Profile Posts & Comments
XenForo Resource Manager: Resources & updates
XenForo Media Gallery: Media items, albums & comments
QuoteBook: Quotes
Useful for
Preventing popularity bias in discussions
Keeping reactions private in sensitive or moderated topics
Encouraging independent opinions without social pressure
Creating cleaner reaction displays for selected areas
Managing reaction visibility differently across forum sections