Status: Available How to create groups, configure visibility, and manage group settings.
Overview
Groups in TribeCrafter are spaces where members gather around shared interests, topics, or access tiers. They reuse the same post and comment functionality as the main newsfeed but are scoped to a specific group context. Groups can be public (open to all) or private (access-controlled through products and plans).
Creating a Group
To create a group in the admin panel, configure the following:
- Name -- The group's display name.
- Slug -- URL-friendly identifier (used in the group URL:
/group/your-slug). - Description -- Rich text description of the group's purpose and content.
- Visibility -- Public or Private (see below).
- Status -- Published, Draft, or Archived. Only published groups are visible to members.
- Image -- The group's profile image, shown in listings and the group header.
- Background Image -- A banner image displayed at the top of the group page.
- Featured -- Mark as featured to highlight the group on the landing page (labeled as "Recommended").
Group Visibility
Public Groups
- Visible to everyone, including non-registered visitors.
- Any registered member can join without purchasing anything.
- All posts within the group are public.
- Content is searchable by all community members.
Private Groups
- Visible in group listings (basic info only), but content is hidden.
- Members must purchase a product or subscribe to a plan that includes the group.
- All posts within the group are private.
- Content is only searchable by active group members.
Group Listing Page
The groups listing page at /groups shows all published groups with:
Sorting Options
| Sort | Description |
|---|---|
| Most Popular | Sorted by member count (highest first). |
| New | Sorted by creation date (newest first). |
| Recommended | Featured groups shown first, then sorted by member count. |
Search
Members can search for groups by name.
Group Page
The group page at /group/your-slug displays:
- Group name, description, and images.
- Member count.
- Posts feed (filtered to this group only).
- Popular posts from the group (for non-active members or when sorting by Popular).
What Different Members See
| Member Type | Private Group | Public Group |
|---|---|---|
| Not registered | Group info + sign up CTA. No content. | Group info + preview of popular posts. No comments. |
| No permission | "Purchase" CTA | "Purchase" CTA (if paid) or "Join" CTA (if free) |
| Has permission, not joined | "Join Group" CTA | "Join Group" CTA |
| Active member | Full access: posts, comments, reactions | Full access |
| Expired member | "Renew Access" CTA | "Renew Access" CTA |
| Suspended member | Suspension message. No content access. | Suspension message only |
Group Feed
The group feed works the same as the main newsfeed but is filtered to show only posts from that group. Members can:
- Create new posts within the group.
- Comment on and react to group posts.
- Sort the group feed by Newest, Recent Activity, or Popular.
Pinned Posts
Group admins can pin important posts to the top of the group feed. Pinned posts always appear first, regardless of the sorting option selected. This is useful for rules, announcements, or resources that should always be visible.
Member Count
The group's member count is displayed on group cards and the group page. This count includes both active and expired members -- only members whose enrollments have been fully removed are excluded.
Key Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Visibility | Public (open) or Private (access-controlled) |
| Status | Published, Draft, or Archived |
| Featured | Highlights the group on the landing page |
| Pinned posts | Stick important posts to the top of the group feed |
Tips
- Use private groups for premium content communities and public groups for open discussion spaces.
- Mark your most valuable groups as "featured" to promote them on the landing page.
- Use pinned posts in groups for community rules, welcome messages, or important resources.
- The member count includes expired members, which reflects the total community that has been part of the group over time.
- Group visibility affects post visibility -- posts in private groups are always private, and posts in public groups are always public, regardless of the author's preference.