[XF] Topic Status Tags

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Topic Status Tags - Activity-Based Status Badges for Threads (XF 2.3+)

Topic Status Tags automatically assigns visual status badges to threads based on their activity lifecycle. At a glance, members can see which threads are brand new, actively being discussed, going quiet, or have gone dormant.

It helps members quickly gauge thread freshness and keeps your forum feeling organised and informative.

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Core Features

• Real-time status calculation based on thread creation date and last post time
• Four distinct status badges: New, Active, Quiet, and Dormant
• Priority-based cascade ensures each thread shows only the most relevant badge
• Colour-coded badges with tooltips for instant recognition

Customisation Options

• Set custom label text for each status badge
• Use any Font Awesome icon or emoji character per badge
• Configure individual hex colours for each badge background
• Enable or disable each status independently
• Adjustable time thresholds for every status level

Forum Targeting

• Show badges across all forums with optional exclusions
• Or target only specifically selected forums
• Comma-separated forum node ID configuration

Thresholds & Timing

• "New" threshold in hours (default: 24h)
• "Active" threshold in hours (default: 48h)
• "Quiet" threshold in days (default: 7 days)
• "Dormant" threshold in days (default: 30 days)

Benefits

• Gives members instant thread freshness context at a glance
• Encourages engagement with new and active threads
• Helps identify stale discussions that may need attention
• Fully configurable with no database tables - zero performance overhead
• Lightweight real-time calculation with per-request caching