Online Today Widget (24h / 48h Activity Tracker)
Ever wondered who’s actually been active today, not just who’s online right this second?
Online Today Widget gives you a beautiful, modern sidebar widget that shows all members who’ve been active within a configurable time period (24 hours, 48 hours, or any range you choose), complete with avatars, usernames, totals, and a clean expandable list.
Perfect for forums where “drive-by activity” matters more than momentary online status.
What It Does
Displays members active within the last X hours
Shows a clean, compact grid of recently active members
Includes a summary pill:
“There has been 23 members online in the last 24 hours”
Adds a collapsible overflow section to reveal everyone active in that period
Fully configurable per widget instance
Can be placed in ANY sidebar position
This isn’t a “who’s online right now” gimmick — it’s an activity health indicator for your community.
Smart by Design
Uses XenForo’s last_activity tracking (no session spam, no guest noise)
Built-in short-term caching to keep performance tight
No JavaScript dependencies — uses native HTML <details> for expand/collapse
Respects XenForo’s widget system and template architecture
Clean, Modern Styling:
Rounded “pill” layout
Avatar + username alignment that works in narrow sidebars
Truncated names (no layout breakage)
Looks great on dark and light styles
Styling is fully addon-contained and exportable
No theme file editing required.
Widget Options
Each widget instance can be configured independently:
Activity period (hours)
Examples: 24, 48, 72, 168
Number of members shown in the grid
Overflow list size (optional cap for very large communities)
Placement:
Forum list sidebar
Thread view sidebar
Any custom sidebar position
Multiple instances supported (e.g. “Today”, “This Week”)
Why Use Online Today Widget?
✔ Shows real engagement, not just idle sessions
✔ Encourages community participation (“people are active here”)
✔ Makes quiet forums look alive
✔ Gives staff an instant pulse check on activity
✔ Looks polished out of the box
Technical Details:
XenForo version: 2.3+
Fully exportable add-on
No template or style hacks
Upgrade-safe Setup.php
Clean namespace and widget definition
Perfect For:
Small & medium communities
Forums with global audiences (different time zones)
Activity-driven forums (support, hobbies, gaming, paranormal )
Admins who want meaningful engagement metrics
Ever wondered who’s actually been active today, not just who’s online right this second?
Online Today Widget gives you a beautiful, modern sidebar widget that shows all members who’ve been active within a configurable time period (24 hours, 48 hours, or any range you choose), complete with avatars, usernames, totals, and a clean expandable list.
Perfect for forums where “drive-by activity” matters more than momentary online status.
What It Does
Displays members active within the last X hours
Shows a clean, compact grid of recently active members
Includes a summary pill:
“There has been 23 members online in the last 24 hours”
Adds a collapsible overflow section to reveal everyone active in that period
Fully configurable per widget instance
Can be placed in ANY sidebar position
This isn’t a “who’s online right now” gimmick — it’s an activity health indicator for your community.
Smart by Design
Uses XenForo’s last_activity tracking (no session spam, no guest noise)
Built-in short-term caching to keep performance tight
No JavaScript dependencies — uses native HTML <details> for expand/collapse
Respects XenForo’s widget system and template architecture
Clean, Modern Styling:
Rounded “pill” layout
Avatar + username alignment that works in narrow sidebars
Truncated names (no layout breakage)
Looks great on dark and light styles
Styling is fully addon-contained and exportable
No theme file editing required.
Widget Options
Each widget instance can be configured independently:
Activity period (hours)
Examples: 24, 48, 72, 168
Number of members shown in the grid
Overflow list size (optional cap for very large communities)
Placement:
Forum list sidebar
Thread view sidebar
Any custom sidebar position
Multiple instances supported (e.g. “Today”, “This Week”)
Why Use Online Today Widget?
✔ Shows real engagement, not just idle sessions
✔ Encourages community participation (“people are active here”)
✔ Makes quiet forums look alive
✔ Gives staff an instant pulse check on activity
✔ Looks polished out of the box
Technical Details:
XenForo version: 2.3+
Fully exportable add-on
No template or style hacks
Upgrade-safe Setup.php
Clean namespace and widget definition
Perfect For:
Small & medium communities
Forums with global audiences (different time zones)
Activity-driven forums (support, hobbies, gaming, paranormal )
Admins who want meaningful engagement metrics
