- Xenforo.com resource URL
- https://xenforo.com/community/resources/xb-thread-reply-whitelist-invite-only-thread-replies.8886/
- Compatibile XF2 versions
- 2.2
- 2.3
This add-on allows you to restrict replies to selected users only, keeping important, sensitive, or high-signal threads clean and focused - without fully locking them.
Ideal when you want discussion, but only from the right people.
Ideal when you want discussion, but only from the right people.
Features
Custom Whitelists: Create per-thread reply whitelists to define exactly who can respond.
Permissions-Based Control: Node-specific permissions to manage or bypass whitelists (own threads or all threads).
Default Behavior: Enable reply whitelisting by default for new threads at the forum node level.
Bulk User Addition: Add multiple users at once using a simple username list.
Inline Moderation: Manage reply access directly via inline moderation tools.
Batch Updates: Apply whitelist rules to multiple threads in a single action.
Admin Tools: Search threads and filter thread lists by whitelist status.
Custom Thread Icons: Visual indicators with configurable icons and colors via style properties.
Member Limit: Set a limit the maximum number of invited users per thread.
Invite Alerts: Notify users when they are added to a thread whitelist.
Useful for
Announcement threads where only staff or approved users may reply
Support topics with a controlled list of responders
Private or semi-private discussions without creating separate forums
High-quality discussions that require strict participation rules
Read-mostly threads that still allow limited, approved interaction