Overview

Description

Every forum has this moment.

You open a topic list.
You see dozens of discussions.
And you pause.

Is this topic new?
Is it still active?
Has it gone quiet?
Is it already dead?

Dates and reply counts don’t really answer that.

Topic Status Tags does.

It adds simple, automatic labels to topics so members instantly understand the state of a conversation - without digging into timestamps or guessing from numbers.

Small change.
Much clearer browsing.

Introducing: Topic Status Tags

Topic Status Tags helps your community understand discussions at a glance by automatically labeling topics based on activity.

Each topic is given a clear status:

• New - recently created

• Active - still receiving replies

• Quiet - slowed down

• Dormant - long inactive

The status updates automatically as activity changes, so discussions naturally move through different states over time.

No manual tagging.
No moderation work.
It just stays accurate.

No More Guessing From Dates

Right now, members have to interpret:

• “Posted 3 days ago”

• “Last reply 2 weeks ago”

• “12 replies”

Topic Status Tags turns that into something instantly readable.

A quick glance tells members:

• Which discussions are worth jumping into

• Which ones are slowing down

• Which ones are probably finished

Browsing feels easier.
Forums feel more alive.

Clear Signals, Not Clutter

Topic Status Tags is designed to stay out of the way.

You get:

• One status per topic

• Subtle badges that don’t overwhelm the list

• Clear priority so labels never conflict

Admins stay in control:

• Enable or disable individual statuses

• Adjust how long topics stay New or Active

• Decide when discussions become Quiet or Dormant

• Customize the wording and appearance

The result is clarity - not noise.

Why Your Community Should Use Topic Status Tags

Members scan forums faster
Discussions feel easier to understand
Active topics stand out naturally
Quiet forums feel less “dead”

You’re not pushing people to engage.
You’re simply making activity easier to read.

Designed to Feel Native

Topic Status Tags blends seamlessly into your community.

It:

• Fits naturally into topic lists

• Uses familiar, clean styling

• Works on desktop and mobile

• Doesn’t change how discussions work

Members don’t notice a new feature.
They just feel more confident choosing what to read and reply to.

Who Is Topic Status Tags For?

Topic Status Tags is ideal for:

• Discussion communities

• Support forums

• Knowledge-sharing boards

• Any forum with conversations at different activity levels

If your members browse topic lists often, this improves their experience immediately.