Each add-on stands alone, but they are designed as building blocks. Here are the combinations that work best on customer forums, sorted by the outcome you are after.
The daily habit: XenStreak + XenPing
Streaks give members a reason to show up today; the wave button gives them something effortless to do once they are here. Retention is built on tiny loops like this one.
The progression ladder: Level + Journey + XenCard
Journey walks newcomers through their first steps, Level turns participation into XP and ranks, and XenCard tops it with a collectible economy. Together they answer the eternal "what do I get for posting?".
The sense of belonging: Teams + GroupFlair
Teams gives members a banner to gather under; GroupFlair makes belonging visible on every post. Identity drives participation more than any reward.
The stage: XenSpotlight + XenStaff
Put one member in the spotlight at a time, and present your staff like you mean it. Recognition costs nothing and members remember it.
The hangout: Watch Party + Immersive Messenger
Synced viewing rooms plus real-time messaging turn "I posted, I left" into "I stayed all evening".
Where to start
Do not install five add-ons in one weekend. Pick the outcome that matters most, add one add-on, let the community settle into it, then build from there. Tell me about your forum below and I will tell you which single add-on I would start with.
The daily habit: XenStreak + XenPing
Streaks give members a reason to show up today; the wave button gives them something effortless to do once they are here. Retention is built on tiny loops like this one.
The progression ladder: Level + Journey + XenCard
Journey walks newcomers through their first steps, Level turns participation into XP and ranks, and XenCard tops it with a collectible economy. Together they answer the eternal "what do I get for posting?".
The sense of belonging: Teams + GroupFlair
Teams gives members a banner to gather under; GroupFlair makes belonging visible on every post. Identity drives participation more than any reward.
The stage: XenSpotlight + XenStaff
Put one member in the spotlight at a time, and present your staff like you mean it. Recognition costs nothing and members remember it.
The hangout: Watch Party + Immersive Messenger
Synced viewing rooms plus real-time messaging turn "I posted, I left" into "I stayed all evening".
Where to start
Do not install five add-ons in one weekend. Pick the outcome that matters most, add one add-on, let the community settle into it, then build from there. Tell me about your forum below and I will tell you which single add-on I would start with.