Request Best Practices for Managing XenForo Add-ons in 2025

[silaskane]

Hello everyone!

I’ve been exploring the XenForo 2.X.X Add-ons section and wanted to start a discussion on the best ways to manage and maintain add-ons effectively. Here are some points I think are important:

Compatibility Checks: Always verify that any add-on is compatible with your XenForo version before installation.

Backup First: Take a full backup of your forum before installing or updating add-ons.

Update Regularly: Keep add-ons up-to-date to avoid security vulnerabilities.

Community Reviews: Check threads and reviews in the resource manager before using new add-ons.

Minimal Add-ons: Avoid installing too many add-ons as they can slow down your forum and conflict with each other.

I’m curious to know:

Which add-ons do you consider essential for a XenForo community in 2025?

Have you faced any conflicts between add-ons, and how did you resolve them?

Any tips for keeping a large XenForo forum running smoothly?

 

[DanialJohns]

Managing XenForo add-ons in 2025 works best when you keep things simple and consistent. Regular updates, careful version checks, and keeping a short list of trusted developers help avoid conflicts. A clean test setup is useful too, because you can try new add-ons without risking your live forum. Backups before major changes save time if something breaks. With these steps in place, your forum stays stable and runs smoothly.

 

[lyly19]

Great tips! I’d also test new add-ons on a staging site first. For 2025, SEO, spam protection, and engagement add-ons are must-haves. Conflicts are usually fixed by backing up and disabling problem add-ons one at a time.
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