How to Configure the Forum Discussion View List Widget in BuddyBoss Theme

Introduction

The Forum Discussion View List Widget in BuddyBoss displays a list of forum discussions along with their view counts. This helps highlight popular topics and encourages members to join in on trending conversation.

Adding and Configuring the Widget

1. Go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress Dashboard.
   
2. Select the widget area where you want the list to appear (e.g., Activity Directory Left).
   
3. Click the + icon and search for Forum Discussion Views List.

4. Add the widget to the selected area.
   
5. Enter a Title (e.g., Most Viewed Discussions).
   
6. Click Update to save your changes.

Verifying the Widget

1. Go to the Activity Feed on the frontend.
   
2. The Forum Discussion Views List Widget will appear in the sidebar (e.g., left side of the Activity Directory), showing discussions with their view counts.
   

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: The widget isn’t showing on my site.
A: Make sure it was added to an active widget area and that you clicked Update. Clear your site or browser cache if changes don’t appear.

Q: Can I control how many discussions are displayed?
A: The widget displays a default number of discussions. Customization may require theme or child theme adjustments.

Q: Does it include group forums as well?
A: Yes. The widget pulls data from both site-wide and group forums.