How to install Post Content Expander extension

Test · 26/12/2025, 03:05

How to Install Post Content Expander Extension on phpBB

Post Content Expander is a great extension to keep your forum clean by automatically collapsing long posts. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to help you install it correctly.

1. Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:

[] Administrator Access: You need permissions to access the Admin Control Panel (ACP).
[] FTP/SFTP Access: Use a tool like FileZilla or your hosting's File Manager.
Backup: Always back up your database and server files before installing new extensions.

2. Step-by-Step Installation
Step 1: Download the Extension
Download the official version (usually a .zip file) from the phpBB Extension Database.
Step 2: Prepare the Folders
phpBB requires a specific directory structure: /ext/vendor_name/extension_name/.

[] Unzip the downloaded file on your computer.
[] Check the composer.json file inside to find the vendor and name.
Create a matching folder structure. For example:
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```
ext/vse/postcontentexpander/
```

Step 3: Upload to Server
Upload the entire vendor folder into the

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/ext/

directory of your phpBB root via FTP.
Step 4: Enable in ACP

[] Go to your Admin Control Panel (ACP).
[] Navigate to the Customise tab.
[] Click Manage extensions in the left menu.
[] Find Post Content Expander and click Enable.

Step 5: Final Configuration
Check the Extensions tab in the ACP to set the maximum height or word limits for your posts.

3. Troubleshooting

[] Not showing in ACP? Double-check the path: /ext/vendor/extension/.
[] Changes not appearing? Purge the forum cache in the ACP (General Tab).
Broken Layout? If using a custom style, copy files from styles/prosilver/ to styles/your_style_name/.

Pro Tip: To make the "Expand" button match your theme, you can customize the CSS file located in the extension's theme folder.

Good luck with your forum management!