Recently Active Users

Explore the Recently Active Users widget from Pulse, an insightful tool designed to showcase vibrancy and collaboration within your organization. Displayed prominently on your Confluence page, this widget highlights users who have recently engaged with the site, detailing their contributions and facilitating easy access to their work. Unlike other widgets that require specific data configuration in Cosmos, the Recently Active Users widget automatically aggregates activity data to keep team members informed and connected.

How to use

Implement the Recently Active Users widget on your Confluence page by adhering to these steps:

Visit the Confluence page you wish to enhance or generate a new one.
Transition to edit mode by clicking the plus icon in the navigation bar or pressing '/' to activate the macro list.
Locate "Pulse" within the macro list, select it, and then click on the "People" tab on the landing page.
Select the Recently Active Users widget under the People tab to start the setup process.

Configuration options

Customization for the Recently Active Users widget is intuitive and includes the following aspects:

Layout

View Type → Opt between card or list views to complement your page's design.
Layout Settings → Define the arrangement with options like the number of cards per row and pagination style (show more button, previous/next buttons, or none).
Items Management → Adjust the 'Items per page' and 'Total number of items' to control content volume.

Content

Activity Types: Within the Content tab, define what activities will be displayed: Blog published, Blog updated, Page published, Page updated, and Comment posted. This selection tailors the widget to highlight relevant user contributions and interactions on the site.

Design

The Design tab, powered by Optics, is accessible for users holding a valid Optics license and offers a suite of options to make the Spaces overview more captivating.

Background → For people cards, there is an option to change the background, offering three choices: none, color, and image.
Padding → Adjust the padding around Spaces items for a cleaner, more spaced-out look, enhancing readability and focus on the content.
Border radius → Modify the border radius for a softer or more defined edge to the people cards, allowing for customization that matches your brand or style preferences.
Image size → Customize the dimensions of profile images within people cards to fit the overall design aesthetic, ensuring visual consistency and impact.

The Recently Active Users widget is a dynamic feature that captures and communicates the pulse of your organization by showcasing the real-time contributions of its members. By integrating this widget, you encourage awareness, engagement, and appreciation of team members' efforts, enhancing the collaborative spirit of your Confluence site.