Spotlight for MyBB
MYBB
PLUGIN
free
Hottest-thread homepage card
A glowing spotlight card on your index that auto-picks the most active thread of the week and invites everyone to jump in. Cached, zero config.
What's included
- A glowing spotlight card on your index that auto-picks the most active thread of the week and invites everyone to jump in. Cached, zero config.
At a glance
| Platform | MyBB plugin |
|---|---|
| Latest version | v2.0.0 |
| Download size | 17.2 KB |
| Released | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Downloads | 0 |
| Access | Free — sign in to download |
| Compatibility | MyBB 1.8.40 tested target |
| Runtime | PHP 8.1+ intended |
| Database | MySQL/MariaDB |
| Package files | CHANGELOG.md, LICENSE.txt, README.md, TEST-SCOPE.md, release.json, inc/plugins/df_spotlight.php |
Requirements
- MyBB 1.8.40 tested target. PHP 8.1+ intended. MySQL/MariaDB and a modern browser.
Checksum
Verify your download before you upload it to your board.
3b865fa23725c3ec860e35e8cc566a61e8694f5e9907cfec3b087e7dc657dfafInstall it
Back up your forum, upload the archive contents to your MyBB root preserving folder paths, then use Admin CP > Configuration > Plugins > Install & Activate.
Questions people ask
Is this the exact DF Vault 2.0.0 package?
Yes. The file was copied byte-for-byte from the Data-Forums Vault and its SHA-256 was verified again after copying.
How do I deactivate or uninstall it?
Deactivate the old version first, replace the files, then activate 2.0.0. Follow the README inside the archive for product-specific uninstall notes.
All releases
| Version | Released | Size | Downloads | Changelog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v2.0.0 latest | 31 Oct 2026 | 17.2 KB | 0 | # 2.0.0 — 24 October 2026 Versioned rebuild informed by the deployed source; not the missing original archive. - Auto-plants {$df_spotlight_card} above {$forums} on the board index at activation. - Scores recent visible threads by (replies * 5 + views) with fallback to newest active thread. - Optional ACP setting to pin a specific thread ID as a Community Spotlight. - 10-minute datacache avoids per-hit index queries; uninstall cleans settings and marker. |
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