XenCustomize Auto Archive Threads 2.0.3

XenCustomize Auto Archive Threads for XenForo 2!​

Keep discussions flowing smoothly and move old content where it belongs - automatically.

Auto Archive Threads lets you move threads into the right archive forum when the time is right, with zero manual work.
Create smart archive rules per thread or enforce global rules across forums.
Once set up, the addon runs in the background and moves threads to your archive area on schedule - fast, clean, and precise.
Use one default archive forum for everything, or route specific source forums into their own archive destinations.

From reply limits to inactivity, thread age, or specific timestamps, you’re always in total control.

Key Features​

• Archive after X replies
• Archive at a specific date & time
• Archive after post inactivity
• Archive after thread age (since creation)
• Per-thread rules via Thread Tools menu
• Global auto-archive rules for selected forums
• Define a default archive forum via Admin Options
• Define optional per-forum archive destinations
• Permission-based access (moderators only)
• Smart rule priority (per-thread overrides global)
• Moderator log entries for every auto-lock action
• High-performance cron job handling

Complete Features List​

Per-thread auto-archive rules
Set archive behavior directly from the Thread Tools menu using a clean overlay interface.

Single rule per thread
Only one active rule at a time - no conflicts, clear outcomes.

Four useful archive triggers

• Archive after a maximum reply count
• Archive at a specific date & time
• Archive after post inactivity (since last reply)
• Archive after thread age (since creation)

Visual archive indicator
A clear info bar on the thread view shows when and why the thread will be archived.

Permission-based control
Manage who can set archive rules using a forum moderator permission:
→ “Set auto-archive rules for threads”

Automatic archive execution
Threads are moved to the correct archive forum through:

• Thread view checks
• New reply submissions
• Background cron job, including due thread-specific rules

Global auto-archive rules (Admin controlled)
Define archive behavior across specific forums using admin options.

Global rule types

• Disabled (default)
• Archive after maximum replies
• Archive after post inactivity
• Archive after thread age

Choose archive destinations
Pick a default archive forum for archived threads.
Optionally add per-forum destination mappings, such as:

• Source forum A -> Archive forum A
• Source forum B -> Archive forum B

Forums without a custom mapping use the default archive forum.

Forum selector for global rules
Apply rules only to the forums you choose.

Global archive settings

• Reply count limit
• Inactivity threshold (seconds)
• Thread age (seconds since creation)

Rule priority system
Thread-specific rules override global rules for perfect flexibility.
Both thread-specific rules and global rules use the same archive destination logic.

Native moderator logs
Every automatic archive action is logged in the Moderator Log with a clear reason
(example: Archived due to inactivity).

Cron-powered system
Background processing runs every minute for timely scheduled archives, while only processing threads that are actually due.

XenForo-native & safe

• Works with XenForo 2.2 and XenForo 2.3
• Full permission + logging support

Perfect For​

✔ Keeping old content organized in an archive section
✔ Clearing active forums of outdated topics
✔ Auto-organizing support and Q&A threads
✔ Handling event or sale threads on a schedule
✔ Preventing clutter without manual moderation
✔ Saving staff time - especially on busy forums

If you run an active community, this addon keeps things tidy, sorted, and stress-free - automatically.

Feature documentation​

Read documentation thread below for additional details:

• Auto Archive Threads: Per-Forum Archive Destinations

Screenshots​

Thread Tools → “Set Auto-Archive Rules” link


Auto-Archive Rules overlay (all rule options visible)





Thread info bar showing scheduled archive message


Admin options: archive destinations settings


Admin options: global auto-archive settings


Moderator log entry for auto-archive thread


User group permission


Cron entry