Testimonials: Client Feedback & Reviews Manager 2.3.8

Change log

✨ New Features & Enhancements​

  • Added new admin option: Show Author Username Tag
    • Controls the visibility of the secondary @username row on the testimonial view page when a full name is shown
    • Improved testimonial author display controls so the username tag can be hidden independently of user banners
    • Updated the testimonial view sidebar author display to respect the new username tag option when a full name is present
  • Added GDPR-focused account deletion handling for Testimonials
    • Integrated testimonial content with XenForo's native user content reassignment flow during account deletion
    • Added cleanup for testimonial watch and read tracking records when a user is deleted
    • Scrubs testimonial-specific profile fields from testimonials authored by deleted users
    • Removes custom testimonial image metadata and deletes the testimonial image file during account cleanup
  • Updated testimonial BB code help page wording
    • Removed the add-on branding from the testimonial BB code help title
    • Simplified the testimonial BB code help description for end users
  • Added an inline continue reading link for abbreviated testimonials
    • Displays a clear inline link in testimonial list and widget views when a testimonial message is truncated
    • Hides the link automatically when the full testimonial text is already visible
  • Added random as a default testimonial list order option
    • Allows the Default Testimonial List Order admin option to use random ordering
    • Applies the selected default ordering consistently on both testimonial category pages and the main testimonials index
  • Added display order control to the Latest Testimonials widget
    • Allows the widget to display either the latest testimonials or random testimonials
    • Updates the default widget title to match the selected display order when no custom widget title is provided
  • Added testimonial view counting
    • Tracks countable testimonial views using a buffered view counter system similar to XenForo Media Gallery
    • Displays the testimonial view count on the testimonial view page when the testimonial has been viewed
  • Added category external link support
    • Allows each testimonial category to define an optional related page URL and custom link text
    • Displays a CTA button on the testimonial view page and in the sidebar when the category has a related link configured
    • Uses a default Learn more label when no custom link text is provided
    • Tracks clicks on the category external link and displays the click count to authorized staff on the testimonial view page

Release notes

⭐ XenCustomize Testimonials v2.3.8 released!​

This update introduces several useful improvements based on customer feedback, (especially suggestions from @stromb0li), along with a few practical enhancements to make the add-on even more polished and flexible in real-world use.

In v2.3.8, we added a new admin option to control the author username tag, improved GDPR-focused account deletion cleanup, refined the testimonial BB code help wording, and added inline "Continue reading" links for abbreviated testimonials. We also added "Random" support for the default testimonial list order and for the Testimonials widget.

On top of that, this release introduces testimonial view counting, plus new category external link support with optional CTA text and built-in click tracking, making testimonial pages more useful for showcasing reviews while also helping drive visitors to related products, services, or landing pages.

⭐ Rate & Review​

If you're enjoying the add-on, please consider leaving a rating and review here ⭐📝😊

📸 Screenshots​

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🔹 Testimonial view

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🔹 Edit category

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🔹 Admin options

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🔹 Admin options

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🔹 Edit widget: Display order

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