# Hot

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## [Install App Prompt](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-app-prompt/405790)

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**Author:** [@Prempavee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Prempavee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-app-prompt/405790 "2026-06-22T21:36:33Z")

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Hello, when new users open the app on browser appear a prompt pop up that make them install Discourse App I have a Pro Plan and I do not wish to have this to happen , instead I like to invite my public to see my logo, m…

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## [Preventing broken links in the sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-broken-links-in-the-sidebar/307539)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-broken-links-in-the-sidebar/307539 "2024-05-10T11:23:51Z")

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I recently added a link to my sidebar and was confused because it did not work. So I checked the link and everything looked good. I was also able to open the link in a new tab. But then I identified the problem: …

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## [What data should I enter here?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-data-should-i-enter-here/370321)

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**Author:** [@d\_bl1n](https://meta.discourse.org/u/d_bl1n)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-data-should-i-enter-here/370321 "2025-06-16T13:47:48Z")

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Hello! What data should I enter here? Should I create a new password or use the existing one? Should I also create a name?

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## [Getting Markdown for a post using API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-markdown-for-a-post-using-api/324716)

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**Author:** [@mcmcclur](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcmcclur)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 11:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-markdown-for-a-post-using-api/324716 "2024-09-03T23:48:42Z")

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It’s easy to get all kinds of information about a post on a Discourse instance using the Discourse API. We can even get the entire text of a post as HTML in it’s “cooked” form. Is it possible, though, to get the original…

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## [Issue with x.com previews](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-x-com-previews/308546)

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**Author:** [@MarcP](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MarcP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-x-com-previews/308546 "2024-05-23T14:34:19Z")

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Everything seems fine on opengraph.xyz - not sure if this is on Discourse end? But: Posting old twitter.com link does work. https://twitter.com/X/status/1791399086182031741

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## [Viewability of hidden Topic text from an Ignored user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/viewability-of-hidden-topic-text-from-an-ignored-user/361449)

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**Author:** [@MentalNomad](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MentalNomad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/viewability-of-hidden-topic-text-from-an-ignored-user/361449 "2025-04-15T14:20:00Z")

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There’s an asymmetry in how posts from an Ignored user are handled. All posts by an Ignored user are hidden from view. Posts which are Replies have a button, “VIEW 1 HIDDEN REPLY”, which can reveal the text. Posts whi…

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## [Topic Tags SEO meta description stopped working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-tags-seo-meta-description-stopped-working/367683)

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**Author:** [@Damian\_Boon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Damian_Boon)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-tags-seo-meta-description-stopped-working/367683 "2025-12-18T13:43:17Z")

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Following on from other post which is closed The topic tag meta description has stopped working, basically when I update the topics description it doesn’t update the meta description. Old ones are working fine new…

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## [Include the all/solved/unsolved filter option when a category and tag is selected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-the-all-solved-unsolved-filter-option-when-a-category-and-tag-is-selected/332229)

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**Author:** [@T\_Disco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/T_Disco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-the-all-solved-unsolved-filter-option-when-a-category-and-tag-is-selected/332229 "2024-10-22T21:49:49Z")

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On the category pages, currently this option is available when a tag is selected and a category isn’t: but not when a category and tag is selected:

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## [System deleting users: 'inactive user', 'Automatically deleted as abandoned, deactivated account', and 'staged unused'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/system-deleting-users-inactive-user-automatically-deleted-as-abandoned-deactivated-account-and-staged-unused/330107)

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**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/system-deleting-users-inactive-user-automatically-deleted-as-abandoned-deactivated-account-and-staged-unused/330107 "2024-10-16T11:11:48Z")

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Hey! When tracking the user account deletions by the system I found three main ‘reasons’ mentioned under ‘context’ in the logs: Inactive user: Number of days before an inactive user (trust level 0 without any posts) i…

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## [Issue while rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-while-rebuilding/347278)

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**Author:** [@rakeshshelarnec](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rakeshshelarnec)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-while-rebuilding/347278 "2025-01-28T07:09:47Z")

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here is my plugins configuration using docker 27.0 cmd: - git clone https://github.com/discourse/docker\_manager.git - git clone https://github.com/paviliondev/discourse-locations.git on ./launcher rebuild app I am get…

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## [Did something with icons update overnight?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/did-something-with-icons-update-overnight/387670)

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**Author:** [@putty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/putty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/did-something-with-icons-update-overnight/387670 "2025-11-05T16:17:33Z")

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Did something icon-related update overnight? For some reason, the icons on my production environment changed overnight, but they remain the same on my staging environment. See the category and navigation icons. All sett…

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## [Silenced user can circumvent it entering anonymous mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/silenced-user-can-circumvent-it-entering-anonymous-mode/320052)

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**Author:** [@ValdikSS](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ValdikSS)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/silenced-user-can-circumvent-it-entering-anonymous-mode/320052 "2025-04-23T08:39:44Z")

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When the user is silenced, entering anonymous mode allows to post without restrictions. Discourse 3.3.0.beta6

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## [Auto-Linkify Words](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-linkify-words/82193)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 235\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-linkify-words/82193 "2024-11-13T07:52:47Z")

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:exclamation:Discourse has a built-in feature called Watched Words which can replicate most of the features of this theme component. Consider using that before installing this theme component. :discourse2: S…

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## [Since the last update it's a warning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/depuis-la-derniere-mise-a-jour-cest-un-avertissement/399080)

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**Author:** [@gilles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilles)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/depuis-la-derniere-mise-a-jour-cest-un-avertissement/399080 "2026-04-02T17:00:46Z")

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Hello everyone, I have updated and I am on version 2026.3.0-latest.1 and since then I have a warning \[Administrator Notice\] Extension "discourse-category-custom-fields" contains code that needs to be updat...

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## [Category colors (and icons) don't show in the post if users don't have access to them](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-colors-and-icons-dont-show-in-the-post-if-users-dont-have-access-to-them/320472)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 12:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-colors-and-icons-dont-show-in-the-post-if-users-dont-have-access-to-them/320472 "2024-08-07T00:55:47Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Category Icons don't show up in post text: I’m not sure that there is much value in concealing the icon and/or colour from users who don’t have access. It makes for a bit of a vanilla expe…

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## [Allowed to continue liking after I was informed I am out of likes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allowed-to-continue-liking-after-i-was-informed-i-am-out-of-likes/314332)

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**Author:** [@THEHACKER120](https://meta.discourse.org/u/THEHACKER120)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allowed-to-continue-liking-after-i-was-informed-i-am-out-of-likes/314332 "2024-07-01T04:16:39Z")

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So after I used all my likes I got this: screen but I could just click out of it and could just keep on liking more posts, is this a glitch or was this intentional?

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## [Port 443 not accessible using hostname and Port 80 also fails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/port-443-not-accessible-using-hostname-and-port-80-also-fails/395326)

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**Author:** [@iam\_best](https://meta.discourse.org/u/iam_best)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/port-443-not-accessible-using-hostname-and-port-80-also-fails/395326 "2026-02-07T03:05:31Z")

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Hello, this is the first time I’m trying to self host Discourse. I followed the official GitHub Installation guide by running wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/discourse/discourse\_docker/main/install-discourse …

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## [Add support for following regular users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-support-for-following-regular-users/360592)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-support-for-following-regular-users/360592 "2025-04-07T15:42:07Z")

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The way category actors behave and how they relay a forum user’s post is well-known, and there isn’t anything resembling a bug in that. However, I would like ideas on how this situation would be handled in a real environ…

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## [Can Anyone Resolve This Plugin Error?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-anyone-resolve-this-plugin-error/321117)

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**Author:** [@tpglitch](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tpglitch)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-anyone-resolve-this-plugin-error/321117 "2024-08-11T20:10:28Z")

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Why is this plugin not working? I haven’t done much Ruby so it is written by ChatGPT. https://github.com/tpglitch/discourse-swot-validation If anyone can help fix it, please open a PR. For reference, it should be usin…

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## [Testing email notifications for topic participation and mentions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/testing-email-notifications-for-topic-participation-and-mentions/320852)

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**Author:** [@Jaskaran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jaskaran)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/testing-email-notifications-for-topic-participation-and-mentions/320852 "2024-08-09T08:58:06Z")

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How can I test if customers are receiving email notifications when they participate in a thread or are mentioned? Are there specific settings I need to check or configure to ensure this is working correctly?

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## [Setting Up Moderator Application Requests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-up-moderator-application-requests/343220)

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**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-up-moderator-application-requests/343220 "2024-12-19T16:51:19Z")

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Is there a way for users to share a form or submit a request if they’re interested in becoming a moderator? I’m not specifically asking about Meta but more broadly for any platform that’s built on Discourse. I’d love to …

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## [What to Expect When Rebuilding Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-to-expect-when-rebuilding-discourse/387679)

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**Author:** [@tom1984](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tom1984)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-to-expect-when-rebuilding-discourse/387679 "2025-11-05T23:01:30Z")

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Newbie to discourse and docker here. If I already have an established site with configuration and content present, will this wipe it? I assume there will be an interuption to the site being served, that I can live wit…

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## [Mass Discobot DMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mass-discobot-dms/367045)

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**Author:** [@DonBot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DonBot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mass-discobot-dms/367045 "2025-05-21T13:33:48Z")

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How come like once a month, totally out of the blue, discobot just sends mark post as a solution for like 20 topics that I made

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## [Question about Group Message Inboxes (e.g. trust\_level\_2)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-group-message-inboxes-e-g-trust-level-2/360575)

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**Author:** [@haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haydenjames)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-group-message-inboxes-e-g-trust-level-2/360575 "2025-04-06T13:08:52Z")

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I found a related thread here: Ok, so here’s what I did that created an issue or at least something I’m trying to understand: I went to Groups \> Trust Level 2 \> Message and sent a message to the group. However, it…

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## [Checkbox in color palettes (user selectable Yes/No) doesn't work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/checkbox-in-color-palettes-user-selectable-yes-no-doesnt-work/378545)

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**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/checkbox-in-color-palettes-user-selectable-yes-no-doesnt-work/378545 "2025-08-18T09:11:56Z")

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I have this color palette set to allow users to select it: I unselect it: Save it: Click the link to go back: It’s still set to selectable, even if I force refresh the page: The only way to make it wor…

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## [Badges in posts look misaligned on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-in-posts-look-misaligned-on-mobile/346054)

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**Author:** [@MatthewL246](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MatthewL246)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 6:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-in-posts-look-misaligned-on-mobile/346054 "2025-01-09T06:28:20Z")

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This is related to the feature Wishlist: visual cue for "user got a badge for this post". In the desktop view, the badges display after the username and title: However, on mobile, the badges display before the usern…

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## [DownloadBackupEmail and CriticalUserEmail fail](https://meta.discourse.org/t/downloadbackupemail-and-criticaluseremail-fail/298851)

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**Author:** [@oleksii](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oleksii)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/downloadbackupemail-and-criticaluseremail-fail/298851 "2024-03-18T13:10:22Z")

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I know that bitnami helm chart isn’t supported deployment by this community. I’ve asked this question in bitnami, but I haven’t got any reply. Maybe you can limit a scope of my research or provide some hints please. M…

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## [New topic map causing infinite-loading loop](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-map-causing-infinite-loading-loop/318419)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 9:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-map-causing-infinite-loading-loop/318419 "2024-07-26T09:35:42Z")

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I also noticed this. It does not happen at another forum that was updated 10 days ago. I have the impression it’s because of the topic map at the bottom, that already shows after post 20.

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## [Theme Identification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-identification/389519)

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**Author:** [@Timelord](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Timelord)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-identification/389519 "2025-11-24T20:20:44Z")

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Does anyone know what theme this site is running? Something custom, or one that is available on meta?

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## [Who-Is-Online works only if it is set to display for non-signed users or TL-1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-is-online-works-only-if-it-is-set-to-display-for-non-signed-users-or-tl-1/307681)

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**Author:** [@Bathinda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bathinda)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 5:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-is-online-works-only-if-it-is-set-to-display-for-non-signed-users-or-tl-1/307681 "2024-05-14T05:23:51Z")

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FOR ADMINS, the online users are being shown only if I select this option: “Show whos-online to the public (no sign in required)” or Whos Online display miniumum trust level is set to “0: New User”

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