Description

The User Mentioning add-on introduces the @{username} mention mechanism to wpForo posts and replies, offering member autocomplete during typing and triggering automatic notifications for each mentioned user. Designed for forum communities seeking to boost direct interaction among members, the module reduces context loss in lengthy discussions by pulling specific participants into the conversation.

Main Features of User Mentioning

  • Mentions by @username
    Recognizes the @name syntax in the forum editor and creates a link to the cited member’s profile.
  • Member autocomplete
    Shows a dropdown of suggestions while typing @ in wpForo’s post field.
  • Automatic notifications
    Alerts the mentioned member immediately after the post containing the mention is published.
  • Visual highlight in posts
    Formats @mentions with distinctive styling in the topic body for quick identification.
  • Native integration with wpForo
    Operates within the topic, reply, and permission framework of wpForo without separate configuration.

Benefits of User Mentioning

  • Higher engagement
    Members notified about mentions return to the topic more frequently than without direct citation.
  • Direct communication
    Removing the need to leave the forum to call a specific member into the conversation.
  • Targeted alerts
    Notifications arrive only when a member is cited, avoiding overload of generic alerts.
  • Clarity in long threads
    The mention link visually indicates who is addressed in each reply.

Who Should Use User Mentioning?

  • Anyone maintaining an active wpForo forum and wanting to increase direct engagement among registered members.
  • Moderators of technical communities where experts must be called upon to answer specific questions.
  • Developers and agencies building support platforms or knowledge communities based on wpForo.

How to Download User Mentioning

User Mentioning is available for download here in Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in the WordPress dashboard, select the file, and activate. The add-on becomes integrated with wpForo immediately after activation, with no additional configuration steps.

The User Mentioning add-on inserts the citation mechanism directly into the wpForo posting flow, independent of external plugins or code customizations. Technical support communities, educational forums, and discussion networks benefit because the module operates natively over the wpForo structure and triggers real-time notifications for each mentioned member.

Frequently asked questions

Is wpForo User Mentioning GPL-licensed?

Yes. wpForo User Mentioning is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use wpForo User Mentioning on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install wpForo User Mentioning on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does wpForo User Mentioning cost at Ultrapack?

wpForo User Mentioning costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does wpForo User Mentioning include updates?

Yes. The current version of wpForo User Mentioning is 3.3.3, published at Ultrapack on Jun 5, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is wpForo User Mentioning scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of wpForo User Mentioning goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.