WoW Forever Auction House Addon - Which One to Install

WoW Forever's economy is running hot and the default AH interface is slow. Two addons lead the pack - pick by whether you want speed or live prices.

Forever-compatible files exist Install to _forever_/Interface/AddOns Deposit now 1 copper
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Quick answer: Auctionator is the safe default - faster searching, posting and price tooltips, with a WoW Forever file on CurseForge. Auction House FYI (auctionhouse.fyi) goes further: live auction values in your tooltip, fed by player-submitted scans through its desktop app. Both are free.

The two main options

AuctionatorAuction House FYI
What it doesFull AH overhaul: quick search, one-click posting, undercut checks, item value tooltipsShows an item's real auction value in the tooltip - prices crowd-sourced from player scans
Extra appNone - addon onlyOptional Windows app keeps prices fresh and uploads your scans
Data sourceYour own scans while at the AHShared pool of player-submitted scans (contributing earns Premium tools free)
Best forBuying and posting fast with less clickingKnowing what an item is worth anywhere, not just at the AH
PriceFreeFree (scan to keep Contributor access)

They do different jobs and can run together - Auctionator for the AH window itself, FYI for the tooltip prices.

Install notes for Forever

  1. Get the Forever file. On CurseForge, check the addon's Files tab lists a WoW Forever build (interface 16001) - a recent update date alone doesn't mean the Forever file exists.
  2. Install into _forever_/Interface/AddOns - not the retail or classic-era folders. Each addon folder sits directly in AddOns with its .toc inside.
  3. Fully restart WoW after installing. For Auction House FYI, pairing the desktop app enables automatic scan uploads.
  4. Prices load at login or /reload - /ahf shows FYI's status.
Deposit change to know: the Nov 10 hotfix cut the AH minimum deposit from 1 silver to 1 copper, and mail now takes the intended 60 minutes instead of ~2. Listing cheap stuff is viable again - scan prices before flooding the market.

FAQ

What is the best auction house addon for WoW Forever?

Auctionator for a faster AH workflow; Auction House FYI if you want live market prices in tooltips. Many traders run both.

Is there an aux or AHDB for WoW Forever?

Auction House FYI fills the aux-style price-database niche with its public API and tooltip values. Check CurseForge's Forever filter for newer ports - the addon scene is moving weekly.

Is Auction House FYI safe?

It only reads the auction house - never posts, bids or buys - and the addon source ships readable. The desktop app reads an on-screen data strip, not game memory.

Do retail Auctionator files work in Forever?

No - install the file marked for WoW Forever / interface 16001 specifically.