[Andy] Most threads 1.2 2026-03-16

Displays a Most threads widget.

(Example of Most threads widget)


(Example of Options page)


(Example of User group permissions)


Features:

• Option to exclude secondary user groups.
• All phrases start with mostthreads_ for your convenience.

Creating the widget:

1. Admin Control Panel -> Appearance -> Widgets
2. Widget definition = Most threads
3. Widget key = most_threads
4. Title = (leave blank)
5. Display in positions = Forum list: Sidebar
6. Click Save.

User group permissions:
Normally you will select Yes to the following User groups:

Registered
Unregistered / Unconfirmed

Cron entries:
This add-on updates the widget every hour. When you first install the add-on please run the Cron entries manually in order to see the widget:

Admin control panel -> Tools -> Cron entries -> Most threads

Questions and Answers:
Q: When do the thread count numbers update?
A: They are updated once per hour by Cron entry.

Q: I changed the Days in the Options page, why does the title still show "Most threads - past 7 days" in the widget?
A: The phrase called mostthreads_most_threads_past_x_days needs to updated.