Using modules in your community
Bonfire has 118 install-on-demand modules that add features beyond chat — things like courses, events, directories, and more. Owners enable the ones they want, so the exact set varies from community to community.
How modules get enabled
You don't install modules yourself. The community owner or an admin enables them from Admin → Module Store. Once enabled, a module appears for members automatically.
Find an enabled module
- Open the sidebar or top navigation in the community app.
- Look for a new section or menu item — for example Courses, Events, or Leaderboard.
- Click it to open the module and start using it.
Newly enabled modules usually show up the next time you open the app. If you don't see one, refresh the page.
Don't see a module you want?
Modules are chosen by the owner. If there's a feature you'd find useful, ask an admin to enable it from the Module Store — they can turn it on in a couple of clicks.
Related
- Navigate spaces and channels
- Gamification for members
- Set up your profile
FAQ
Can I install a module myself? No. Only owners and admins enable modules, from Admin → Module Store.
Where do enabled modules appear? In the community's navigation — typically the sidebar or top menu — as a new item.
A module disappeared. What happened? An admin may have disabled it. Reach out to them if you need it back.
Are modules the same in every community? No. Each community runs its own selection of the 118 available modules.