[cXF] Icons in Header

[cXF] Icons in Header is a popular add-on for XenForo 2 that allows you to add fully customizable icons or buttons to your forum’s header area, typically next to the main navigation menu. It’s created by the developer cXF (creativMX).

Key Features & Purpose:

1. Add Custom Icons/Links: Place icons (e.g., Font Awesome icons) in the header that link to important pages, external sites, or trigger actions (like opening a search bar or user menu).

2. Highly Customizable:

   • Choose from Font Awesome icons or upload your own image/SVG.

   • Control icon color, size, hover effects, and spacing.

   • Assign custom URLs or XenForo-specific links (e.g., to user alerts, conversations, or custom pages).

3. Display Conditions: Set user-based permissions (e.g., show only to logged-in users, specific user groups, or guests).

4. Mobile Responsive: Icons adjust for mobile devices (can be set to show/hide on specific screen sizes).

5. Notification Badges: Optionally display counters (e.g., for unread alerts or messages) on the icons.

Common Use Cases:

• Quick Links: Icons linking to social media (Twitter, Facebook, Discord), a support page, or a donation site.

• Enhanced Navigation: Add icons for “Latest Posts,” “Members,” “Rules,” or “Help” directly in the header.

• User Engagement: Prominent icons for “Alerts” and “Inbox” with unread counts.

• Custom Actions: Icon to toggle dark/light mode, open a search overlay, or trigger a custom widget.

Installation & Setup:

1. Purchase/download the add-on from cXF’s website or the XenForo resource manager.

2. Install via XenForo Admin Control Panel (ACP > Add-ons > Install).

3. Configure the icons in ACP > Appearance > [cXF] Icons in Header.

4. Set display options, styles, and permissions per icon.

Example Configuration:

You could create an icon with:

• Icon: fab fa-discord (Font Awesome Discord logo)

• Link: https://discord.gg/your-server

• Text: “Join our Discord”

• Visibility: All visitors

• Color: #7289DA (Discord brand color)

Compatibility & Notes:

• Works with most XenForo 2 styles but may require minor CSS adjustments for custom themes.

• Often used alongside other [cXF] header customization add-ons (e.g., [cXF] Custom Header).

Why Use It?

This add-on provides a clean, professional way to highlight key links/actions without cluttering your forum’s default navigation. It’s lightweight and user-friendly for both admins and visitors.

If you need help with specific configuration or styling, consult the add-on’s documentation or the developer’s support channel.