| XF 2.3 Add-ons (GOLD) [Wutime] Top Contributors of the Month 2.2.10

This version introduces award banners, hybrid scoring metrics, monthly trophy support, and native JS filtering — all wrapped in a clean, cache-efficient, and fully style-customizable implementation.

Highlights

• User Banner Awards
  • Top #1, or Top #1, #2 and #3
  • Unlimited Runner-up banners supported
• Three Custom Widget Types
  • Top Contributors (with year/month chooser)
  • Top Posters (forum aware)
  • Top Creators (forum aware)
• Multiple Scoring Metrics & Weights
  • Posts made
  • Threads created
  • Thread replies received
  • Reaction score received
  • Reactions given
  • Milestone trophies received
• Trophy Integration: auto-award monthly trophies to winners on the 1st
• Style Properties for easy icon/badge customization
• Zero Memory Bloat: efficient use of caching and resource usage
• Fully Native JavaScript: no jQuery, fully compliant with XF 2.3+
• AJAX-enabled: Seamless filter updates via <xf:form>
• Optimized SQL: No full row/user fetches, only what's needed
• Compatible with Redis, XON Redis, Memcached, APC
• Compatible with light/dark themes

Performance Improvements

The original add-on stored all contributor data in simpleCache, which only clears on server reboot — leading to memory bloat and stale data. This version uses more efficient, persistent caching methods without bloating memory or DB connections.

Configuration & Customization

• Settings: /admin.php?options/groups/wutc/
• Usergroup Permissions: /admin.php?permissions/user-groups/
• Widget Placement: /admin.php?widgets/
• Style Adjustments:/admin.php?style-properties/
  • Installer auto-enables:
    • Widget visibility for Unregistered and Registered groups
    • Historical date filter for Registered users