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Install, upgrade, disable and remove XenForo add-ons, from the Admin CP or the command line. · 18 articles

Install AI Disclosure Label, finish the first search index rebuild and set staff permissions, so the add-on is ready to use.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Install the add-on
  • 3 · Finish the historical index
  • 4 · Set staff permissions
2 min read · Updated Oct 12, 2026 Read guide

Learn how to install Widgets Importer and find its options, so you can start exporting and importing widgets.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Download and upload the files
  • 3 · Install from the admin control p...
  • 4 · Open the add-on options
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Install Quote Backlinks and run the first rebuild, so you can see correct Quoted by counts on older discussions.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Install the add-on
  • 3 · Index existing discussions
  • 4 · What to expect afterwards
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Install AI Crawler Blocklist, grant admin access and let the first source refresh run, so you can start in Monitor mode.

  • 1 · Before you install
  • 2 · Install the add-on
  • 3 · Grant administrator access
  • 4 · Let the first sources refresh
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Learn how to install Profile Post Share on your XenForo forum, from unzipping the files to opening its options page.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Upload the files
  • 3 · Install in the AdminCP
  • 4 · Open the options
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Learn how to install More Threads and its required Thumbnail add-on, so related topics can appear below your articles.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Install the Thumbnail add-on fir...
  • 3 · Upload the files
  • 4 · Install in the admin area
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Install Custom Node Icon on your XenForo forum and get it ready to use. You will upload the files, install the add-on and find where to set it up.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Upload the files
  • 3 · Install the add-on in the admin...
  • 4 · Next steps
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Learn how to install Captcha questions on Posting and open its options page. You will upload the files, install the add-on and find the settings.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Upload the files
  • 3 · Install the add-on
  • 4 · Open the options
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Learn how to install Advanced Download Pro, so you can add its per-group timers and bypass options to your forum.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Download and upload the files
  • 3 · Install from the admin control p...
  • 4 · Check that it installed
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Install the free Advanced Download add-on so you can set up a new download page for attachments and resources. You will know how to upload it and install it from the Admin CP.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Download and unzip the add-on
  • 3 · Upload the files to your server
  • 4 · Install the add-on from the Admi...
1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Read guide

Install Real Views and give your administrators the right permissions, so you can open the Real Views Overview.

  • 1 · Before you install
  • 2 · Install from the archive
  • 3 · Install manually or by command l...
  • 4 · Grant administrator permissions
1 min read · Updated Oct 3, 2026 Read guide

Install Smart Mail Router and finish first setup with the four-step guide, so you can route XenForo email through your SMTP provider.

  • 1 · Before you start
  • 2 · Install the add-on
  • 3 · Grant access and open the add-on
  • 4 · Step 1: Choose an email provider
2 min read · Updated Oct 1, 2026 Read guide

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