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Make every thread impossible to ignore

Your forum may already have great content — but if every thread looks like plain text, many visitors will scroll past it without noticing.

[XR] Cover Thumbnail changes that.

This add-on gives your XenForo 2.3 forum a modern visual layer by adding beautiful thread cover images, smart thumbnails, and stylish thread presentation options. It helps your forum look more active, more professional, and much more engaging from the first impression.

Whether you run a news community, gaming forum, entertainment site, resource forum, tutorial board, blog-style community, or niche discussion website, this add-on helps your content stand out instantly.

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Why your forum needs this add-on

Threads become more attractive
A great cover image makes a thread feel more valuable before the user even opens it. Instead of a plain title-only layout, your forum gets a richer, more modern presentation.

Higher click-through potential
Visual content naturally draws attention. A thread with a strong image has a much better chance of being clicked than a plain text-only thread.

A more professional community experience
Your forum will feel closer to a modern content platform, magazine, blog, or social community while still keeping the familiar XenForo experience.

Perfect for content-heavy forums
If your members post news, tutorials, media, guides, reviews, stories, resources, or announcements, this add-on makes that content easier to browse and more enjoyable to read.

Better first impression for guests
Guests often judge a forum within seconds. A visually polished thread layout can make your site feel more active, premium, and worth joining.

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Core features

Thread cover image support
Display a large cover image at the top of the thread view, giving each important discussion a strong visual identity.

Thread list thumbnail support
Show thumbnails directly in forum thread lists so users can scan and recognize content faster.

Automatic thumbnail selection
The add-on can automatically select images from thread content, helping your forum look better without forcing every user to manually configure an image.

Custom thumbnail image URL
Users with permission can set a custom thumbnail URL when they want full control over how the thread appears.

Upload thumbnail from PC
Allow users to upload a thumbnail image directly from their computer. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP.

Custom cover image URL
Set a separate cover image for the thread view when you want the full-width cover to be different from the small list thumbnail.

Upload cover image from PC
Users can upload a dedicated cover image directly, making it simple to create professional-looking thread pages.

Use current thumbnail as cover image
Quickly reuse the existing thumbnail as the thread cover without uploading or entering a second image.

Select cover image from thread images
Choose a cover image from images already used inside the thread.

Cover video support
Threads can use video-style covers when supported media content is available.

YouTube thumbnail support
Automatically use YouTube media thumbnails when YouTube content appears in the thread.

Vimeo thumbnail support
Automatically detect and use Vimeo media thumbnails.

Dailymotion thumbnail support
Automatically detect and use Dailymotion thumbnails.

External image support
Control whether external images can be used as thumbnails.

Default fallback image
Set a default image for threads that do not have a cover or thumbnail, so your layout stays consistent.

Widget support
Apply thumbnails to supported widgets, helping your sidebar or homepage widgets look more visual and engaging.

Custom thumbnail size
Adjust thumbnail width and height from the admin options to match your site design.

Forum selection control
Choose which forums should use thumbnail display. Enable it only where it makes sense for your community.

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Multiple thread cover styles

Modern
A clean, bold presentation designed for communities that want a fresh and premium look.

Magazine
Perfect for news, blog-style forums, entertainment sites, tutorials, and content-driven communities.

Classic
A balanced cover layout that keeps the forum feeling familiar while adding a strong visual upgrade.

Gradient
Adds depth and contrast so titles remain readable over cover images.

Simple
A lighter presentation for forums that want visual improvement without making the layout feel too heavy.

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Built for real XenForo communities

Works with light and dark styles
The layout is designed to blend naturally with XenForo themes, including both light and dark designs.

Responsive mobile display
Thread covers and thumbnails are designed to display properly across desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts.

Admin-friendly options
Configure the add-on from XenForo options without needing to edit code.

Permission-based control
Control who can edit their own thread covers and thumbnails, and who can edit any thread cover or thumbnail.

Designed for XenForo 2.3
Built for XenForo 2.3 with a clean add-on structure and native integration.

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Who is this add-on perfect for?

News and magazine-style forums
Gaming communities
Entertainment and media websites
Tutorial and guide forums
Resource communities
Niche discussion sites
Blog-style XenForo communities
Forums that want a more premium visual identity
Any site owner who wants users to click more threads and stay longer

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A small visual change that makes a big difference

Most forums rely heavily on thread titles. But modern visitors are used to visual browsing. They expect content to feel alive, organized, and easy to scan.

[XR] Cover Thumbnail gives your forum that upgrade.

It helps your best content look better, makes browsing more enjoyable, and gives your community a stronger identity. Instead of every thread blending together, each topic can have its own visual personality.

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Why install it now?

Your forum instantly looks more modern.
Your thread lists become easier to browse.
Your important content gets more attention.
Your community feels more active and polished.
Your users get a better experience on both desktop and mobile.
Your XenForo site stands out from ordinary forums.

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