diff --git a/rhodecode/apps/home/__init__.py b/rhodecode/apps/home/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rhodecode/apps/home/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# Copyright (C) 2016-2017 RhodeCode GmbH
+#
+# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+# it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3
+# (only), as published by the Free Software Foundation.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+# along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+# This program is dual-licensed. If you wish to learn more about the
+# RhodeCode Enterprise Edition, including its added features, Support services,
+# and proprietary license terms, please see https://rhodecode.com/licenses/
+
+
+def includeme(config):
+
+    config.add_route(
+        name='user_autocomplete_data',
+        pattern='/_users')
+
+    config.add_route(
+        name='user_group_autocomplete_data',
+        pattern='/_user_groups')
+
+    # Scan module for configuration decorators.
+    config.scan()
diff --git a/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/__init__.py b/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# Copyright (C) 2016-2017 RhodeCode GmbH
+#
+# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+# it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3
+# (only), as published by the Free Software Foundation.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+# along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+# This program is dual-licensed. If you wish to learn more about the
+# RhodeCode Enterprise Edition, including its added features, Support services,
+# and proprietary license terms, please see https://rhodecode.com/licenses/
diff --git a/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/test_get_user_data.py b/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/test_get_user_data.py
new file mode 100644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/test_get_user_data.py
@@ -0,0 +1,112 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# Copyright (C) 2016-2017 RhodeCode GmbH
+#
+# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+# it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3
+# (only), as published by the Free Software Foundation.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+# along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+# This program is dual-licensed. If you wish to learn more about the
+# RhodeCode Enterprise Edition, including its added features, Support services,
+# and proprietary license terms, please see https://rhodecode.com/licenses/
+
+import json
+import pytest
+
+from rhodecode.tests import TestController
+from rhodecode.tests.fixture import Fixture
+
+
+fixture = Fixture()
+
+
+def route_path(name, params=None, **kwargs):
+    import urllib
+
+    base_url = {
+        'user_autocomplete_data': '/_users',
+        'user_group_autocomplete_data': '/_user_groups'
+    }[name].format(**kwargs)
+
+    if params:
+        base_url = '{}?{}'.format(base_url, urllib.urlencode(params))
+    return base_url
+
+
+class TestUserAutocompleteData(TestController):
+
+    def test_returns_list_of_users(self, user_util, xhr_header):
+        self.log_user()
+        user = user_util.create_user(active=True)
+        user_name = user.username
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_autocomplete_data'),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
+        assert user_name in values
+
+    def test_returns_inactive_users_when_active_flag_sent(
+            self, user_util, xhr_header):
+        self.log_user()
+        user = user_util.create_user(active=False)
+        user_name = user.username
+
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_autocomplete_data',
+                       params=dict(user_groups='true', active='0')),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
+        assert user_name in values
+
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_autocomplete_data',
+                       params=dict(user_groups='true', active='1')),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
+        assert user_name not in values
+
+    def test_returns_groups_when_user_groups_flag_sent(
+            self, user_util, xhr_header):
+        self.log_user()
+        group = user_util.create_user_group(user_groups_active=True)
+        group_name = group.users_group_name
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_autocomplete_data',
+                       params=dict(user_groups='true')),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
+        assert group_name in values
+
+    @pytest.mark.parametrize('query, count', [
+        ('hello1', 0),
+        ('dev', 2),
+    ])
+    def test_result_is_limited_when_query_is_sent(self, user_util, xhr_header,
+                                                  query, count):
+        self.log_user()
+
+        user_util._test_name = 'dev-test'
+        user_util.create_user()
+
+        user_util._test_name = 'dev-group-test'
+        user_util.create_user_group()
+
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_autocomplete_data',
+                       params=dict(user_groups='true', query=query)),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        assert len(result['suggestions']) == count
diff --git a/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/test_get_user_group_data.py b/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/test_get_user_group_data.py
new file mode 100644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rhodecode/apps/home/tests/test_get_user_group_data.py
@@ -0,0 +1,117 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# Copyright (C) 2016-2017 RhodeCode GmbH
+#
+# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+# it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3
+# (only), as published by the Free Software Foundation.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+# along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+# This program is dual-licensed. If you wish to learn more about the
+# RhodeCode Enterprise Edition, including its added features, Support services,
+# and proprietary license terms, please see https://rhodecode.com/licenses/
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# Copyright (C) 2016-2017 RhodeCode GmbH
+#
+# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+# it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3
+# (only), as published by the Free Software Foundation.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+# along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+# This program is dual-licensed. If you wish to learn more about the
+# RhodeCode Enterprise Edition, including its added features, Support services,
+# and proprietary license terms, please see https://rhodecode.com/licenses/
+
+import json
+
+import pytest
+
+from rhodecode.tests import TestController
+from rhodecode.tests.fixture import Fixture
+
+
+fixture = Fixture()
+
+
+def route_path(name, params=None, **kwargs):
+    import urllib
+
+    base_url = {
+        'user_autocomplete_data': '/_users',
+        'user_group_autocomplete_data': '/_user_groups'
+    }[name].format(**kwargs)
+
+    if params:
+        base_url = '{}?{}'.format(base_url, urllib.urlencode(params))
+    return base_url
+
+
+class TestUserGroupAutocompleteData(TestController):
+
+    def test_returns_list_of_user_groups(self, user_util, xhr_header):
+        self.log_user()
+        user_group = user_util.create_user_group(active=True)
+        user_group_name = user_group.users_group_name
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_group_autocomplete_data'),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
+        assert user_group_name in values
+
+    def test_returns_inactive_user_groups_when_active_flag_sent(
+            self, user_util, xhr_header):
+        self.log_user()
+        user_group = user_util.create_user_group(active=False)
+        user_group_name = user_group.users_group_name
+
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_group_autocomplete_data',
+                       params=dict(active='0')),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
+        assert user_group_name in values
+
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_group_autocomplete_data',
+                       params=dict(active='1')),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
+        assert user_group_name not in values
+
+    @pytest.mark.parametrize('query, count', [
+        ('hello1', 0),
+        ('dev', 1),
+    ])
+    def test_result_is_limited_when_query_is_sent(self, user_util, xhr_header, query, count):
+        self.log_user()
+
+        user_util._test_name = 'dev-test'
+        user_util.create_user_group()
+
+        response = self.app.get(
+            route_path('user_group_autocomplete_data',
+                       params=dict(user_groups='true',
+                                   query=query)),
+            extra_environ=xhr_header, status=200)
+
+        result = json.loads(response.body)
+
+        assert len(result['suggestions']) == count
diff --git a/rhodecode/apps/home/views.py b/rhodecode/apps/home/views.py
new file mode 100644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rhodecode/apps/home/views.py
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# Copyright (C) 2016-2017 RhodeCode GmbH
+#
+# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+# it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3
+# (only), as published by the Free Software Foundation.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+# along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+# This program is dual-licensed. If you wish to learn more about the
+# RhodeCode Enterprise Edition, including its added features, Support services,
+# and proprietary license terms, please see https://rhodecode.com/licenses/
+
+import logging
+
+from pyramid.view import view_config
+
+from rhodecode.apps._base import BaseAppView
+from rhodecode.lib.auth import LoginRequired, NotAnonymous
+from rhodecode.lib.utils2 import str2bool
+from rhodecode.model.repo import RepoModel
+
+log = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class HomeView(BaseAppView):
+
+    def load_default_context(self):
+        c = self._get_local_tmpl_context()
+        c.user = c.auth_user.get_instance()
+        self._register_global_c(c)
+        return c
+
+    @LoginRequired()
+    @view_config(
+        route_name='user_autocomplete_data', request_method='GET',
+        renderer='json_ext', xhr=True)
+    def user_autocomplete_data(self):
+        query = self.request.GET.get('query')
+        active = str2bool(self.request.GET.get('active') or True)
+        include_groups = str2bool(self.request.GET.get('user_groups'))
+
+        log.debug('generating user list, query:%s, active:%s, with_groups:%s',
+                  query, active, include_groups)
+
+        repo_model = RepoModel()
+        _users = repo_model.get_users(
+            name_contains=query, only_active=active)
+
+        if include_groups:
+            # extend with user groups
+            _user_groups = repo_model.get_user_groups(
+                name_contains=query, only_active=active)
+            _users = _users + _user_groups
+
+        return {'suggestions': _users}
+
+    @LoginRequired()
+    @NotAnonymous()
+    @view_config(
+        route_name='user_group_autocomplete_data', request_method='GET',
+        renderer='json_ext', xhr=True)
+    def user_group_autocomplete_data(self):
+        query = self.request.GET.get('query')
+        active = str2bool(self.request.GET.get('active') or True)
+        log.debug('generating user group list, query:%s, active:%s',
+                  query, active)
+
+        repo_model = RepoModel()
+        _user_groups = repo_model.get_user_groups(
+            name_contains=query, only_active=active)
+        _user_groups = _user_groups
+
+        return {'suggestions': _user_groups}
diff --git a/rhodecode/config/middleware.py b/rhodecode/config/middleware.py
--- a/rhodecode/config/middleware.py
+++ b/rhodecode/config/middleware.py
@@ -288,6 +288,7 @@ def includeme(config):
     config.include('rhodecode.apps.admin')
     config.include('rhodecode.apps.channelstream')
     config.include('rhodecode.apps.login')
+    config.include('rhodecode.apps.home')
     config.include('rhodecode.apps.repository')
     config.include('rhodecode.apps.user_profile')
     config.include('rhodecode.apps.my_account')
diff --git a/rhodecode/config/routing.py b/rhodecode/config/routing.py
--- a/rhodecode/config/routing.py
+++ b/rhodecode/config/routing.py
@@ -193,11 +193,6 @@ def make_map(config):
     rmap.connect('repo_list_data', '/_repos', controller='home',
                  action='repo_list_data')
 
-    rmap.connect('user_autocomplete_data', '/_users', controller='home',
-                 action='user_autocomplete_data', jsroute=True)
-    rmap.connect('user_group_autocomplete_data', '/_user_groups', controller='home',
-                 action='user_group_autocomplete_data', jsroute=True)
-
     # TODO: johbo: Static links, to be replaced by our redirection mechanism
     rmap.connect('rst_help',
                  'http://docutils.sourceforge.net/docs/user/rst/quickref.html',
diff --git a/rhodecode/controllers/home.py b/rhodecode/controllers/home.py
--- a/rhodecode/controllers/home.py
+++ b/rhodecode/controllers/home.py
@@ -255,36 +255,3 @@ class HomeController(BaseController):
             'results': res
         }
         return data
-
-    @LoginRequired()
-    @XHRRequired()
-    @jsonify
-    def user_autocomplete_data(self):
-        query = request.GET.get('query')
-        active = str2bool(request.GET.get('active') or True)
-
-        repo_model = RepoModel()
-        _users = repo_model.get_users(
-            name_contains=query, only_active=active)
-
-        if request.GET.get('user_groups'):
-            # extend with user groups
-            _user_groups = repo_model.get_user_groups(
-                name_contains=query, only_active=active)
-            _users = _users + _user_groups
-
-        return {'suggestions': _users}
-
-    @LoginRequired()
-    @XHRRequired()
-    @jsonify
-    def user_group_autocomplete_data(self):
-        query = request.GET.get('query')
-        active = str2bool(request.GET.get('active') or True)
-
-        repo_model = RepoModel()
-        _user_groups = repo_model.get_user_groups(
-            name_contains=query, only_active=active)
-        _user_groups = _user_groups
-
-        return {'suggestions': _user_groups}
diff --git a/rhodecode/tests/fixture.py b/rhodecode/tests/fixture.py
--- a/rhodecode/tests/fixture.py
+++ b/rhodecode/tests/fixture.py
@@ -286,6 +286,10 @@ class Fixture(object):
             gr = UserGroup.get_by_group_name(group_name=name)
             if gr:
                 return gr
+        # map active flag to the real attribute. For API consistency of fixtures
+        if 'active' in kwargs:
+            kwargs['users_group_active'] = kwargs['active']
+            del kwargs['active']
         form_data = self._get_user_group_create_params(name, **kwargs)
         owner = kwargs.get('cur_user', TEST_USER_ADMIN_LOGIN)
         user_group = UserGroupModel().create(
diff --git a/rhodecode/tests/functional/test_home.py b/rhodecode/tests/functional/test_home.py
--- a/rhodecode/tests/functional/test_home.py
+++ b/rhodecode/tests/functional/test_home.py
@@ -132,77 +132,6 @@ class TestHomeController(TestController)
             response.mustcontain(no=[version_string])
 
 
-class TestUserAutocompleteData(TestController):
-    def test_returns_list_of_users(self, user_util):
-        self.log_user()
-        user = user_util.create_user(is_active=True)
-        user_name = user.username
-        response = self.app.get(
-            url(controller='home', action='user_autocomplete_data'),
-            headers={'X-REQUESTED-WITH': 'XMLHttpRequest', }, status=200)
-        result = json.loads(response.body)
-        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
-        assert user_name in values
-
-    def test_returns_inactive_users_when_active_flag_sent(self, user_util):
-        self.log_user()
-        user = user_util.create_user(is_active=False)
-        user_name = user.username
-        response = self.app.get(
-            url(controller='home', action='user_autocomplete_data',
-                user_groups='true', active='0'),
-            headers={'X-REQUESTED-WITH': 'XMLHttpRequest', }, status=200)
-        result = json.loads(response.body)
-        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
-        assert user_name in values
-
-    def test_returns_groups_when_user_groups_sent(self, user_util):
-        self.log_user()
-        group = user_util.create_user_group(user_groups_active=True)
-        group_name = group.users_group_name
-        response = self.app.get(
-            url(controller='home', action='user_autocomplete_data',
-                user_groups='true'),
-            headers={'X-REQUESTED-WITH': 'XMLHttpRequest', }, status=200)
-        result = json.loads(response.body)
-        values = [suggestion['value'] for suggestion in result['suggestions']]
-        assert group_name in values
-
-    def test_result_is_limited_when_query_is_sent(self):
-        self.log_user()
-        fake_result = [
-            {
-                'first_name': 'John',
-                'value_display': 'hello{} (John Smith)'.format(i),
-                'icon_link': '/images/user14.png',
-                'value': 'hello{}'.format(i),
-                'last_name': 'Smith',
-                'username': 'hello{}'.format(i),
-                'id': i,
-                'value_type': u'user'
-            }
-            for i in range(10)
-        ]
-        users_patcher = patch.object(
-            RepoModel, 'get_users', return_value=fake_result)
-        groups_patcher = patch.object(
-            RepoModel, 'get_user_groups', return_value=fake_result)
-
-        query = 'hello'
-        with users_patcher as users_mock, groups_patcher as groups_mock:
-            response = self.app.get(
-                url(controller='home', action='user_autocomplete_data',
-                    user_groups='true', query=query),
-                headers={'X-REQUESTED-WITH': 'XMLHttpRequest', }, status=200)
-
-        result = json.loads(response.body)
-        users_mock.assert_called_once_with(
-            name_contains=query, only_active=True)
-        groups_mock.assert_called_once_with(
-            name_contains=query, only_active=True)
-        assert len(result['suggestions']) == 20
-
-
 def assert_and_get_content(result):
     repos = []
     groups = []