# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=167 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 168 --- ## [From text to icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/from-text-to-icon/345840)
**Author:** [@Radu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Radu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/from-text-to-icon/345840 "2025-01-14T11:05:59Z")
How can I replace the text from the screenshot with any other svg icon (any) using only CSS? Much appreciated! :stuck\_out\_tongue\_closed\_eyes: --- ## [How can I make some customizations with the discourse source code when set up with official docker install guides](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-make-some-customizations-with-the-discourse-source-code-when-set-up-with-official-docker-install-guides/311291)
**Author:** [@blue-sky](https://meta.discourse.org/u/blue-sky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-make-some-customizations-with-the-discourse-source-code-when-set-up-with-official-docker-install-guides/311291 "2024-06-09T12:28:55Z")
If I set up a discourse forum for production with the official docker install guides. How can I make some customizations with the discourse source code? Make private docker images to replace the official one or something… --- ## [Emails are no longer being sent to users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emails-are-no-longer-being-sent-to-users/377579)
**Author:** [@Laura.C](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Laura.C)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emails-are-no-longer-being-sent-to-users/377579 "2025-08-07T23:17:44Z")
Hi there, We have noticed that the emails on our community are not sending when someone creates a new article, or for the weekly digest email. On the Discourse admin side I see this “check your app.yml and ensure that t… --- ## [Weird bugs/issues with webhooks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weird-bugs-issues-with-webhooks/305487)
**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 4:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weird-bugs-issues-with-webhooks/305487 "2024-04-26T04:26:37Z")
There are a lot of webhooks that do not seem to be up-to-date with the database objects that they intend to serve up. While quite a few examples, here is the latest. When updating the following field: The group\_upda… --- ## [Adding Scrollable Complex Tables to Article](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-scrollable-complex-tables-to-article/355568)
**Author:** [@CAX.DO](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CAX.DO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-scrollable-complex-tables-to-article/355568 "2025-03-04T16:47:24Z")
Hi I want to insert many complex tables into my article, with numerous merged cells. Is there a convenient method or some plugins that can help achieve this? Additionally, because the tables are long and tall, they nee… --- ## [User Field Requirement (2)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-field-requirement-2/318968)
**Author:** [@Eloïse\_Barrège](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Elo%C3%AFse_Barr%C3%A8ge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-field-requirement-2/318968 "2024-08-26T07:35:34Z")
Hello Some users (not all) get an error message when filling in fields, even though they are setup in “on signup” mode, and for those who have been there for a long time, I have activated “editable”. But nothing happ… --- ## [How to increase the upload file size limit? Error shown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-increase-the-upload-file-size-limit-error-shown/332467)
**Author:** [@prty\_grl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/prty_grl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 5:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-increase-the-upload-file-size-limit-error-shown/332467 "2024-10-24T05:11:13Z")
The composer shows that I exceed the file size limit. I want to increase the upload file size (attachments) in composer. So, I increased it in the settings. I noticed I have to increase it nginx as well. But I don’t use… --- ## [Disable chat threads in DM's](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-chat-threads-in-dms/334040)
**Author:** [@MarcP](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MarcP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-chat-threads-in-dms/334040 "2025-09-17T14:00:28Z")
When I reply to a particular message, Discourse automatically makes this a thread. We can disable this per channel/chat basis.. How can we stop this behaviour from happening in DM’s by default (or completely)? This is v… --- ## [Discourse AI - AI usage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-ai-usage/348677)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-ai-usage/348677 "2025-01-23T19:56:58Z")
:bookmark: This guide covers the AI usage page which is part of the Discourse AI plugin. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator The AI usage page is designed for admins to understand how the communi… --- ## [Are There Any Unique Discourse Instances Out There?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-there-any-unique-discourse-instances-out-there/320590)
**Author:** [@WorldIsMine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WorldIsMine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-there-any-unique-discourse-instances-out-there/320590 "2024-08-09T07:41:36Z")
I’m looking for Discourse instances with themes so unique they don’t even resemble Discourse anymore. I want to elevate my instance to something truly special. If you have any ideas or know of talented developers who can… --- ## [Testing automation rules](https://meta.discourse.org/t/testing-automation-rules/356330)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/testing-automation-rules/356330 "2025-03-07T18:40:03Z")
Currently through the Discourse AI - Spam detection there is a test button available to see if a certain post/topic would trigger the system. This feature request was to have something similar for Discourse AI - AI tria… --- ## [Can we implement a system for user remarks during registration for admin review?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-implement-a-system-for-user-remarks-during-registration-for-admin-review/313258)
**Author:** [@shawa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shawa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-implement-a-system-for-user-remarks-during-registration-for-admin-review/313258 "2024-06-23T12:38:14Z")
Is it possible to add a remarks section during user registration, requiring users to fill it out, so that administrators can determine if they can join the forum based on the submitted information? Alternatively, can we … --- ## [Bookmarks still exist for topics you no longer have access to](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bookmarks-still-exist-for-topics-you-no-longer-have-access-to/391822)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bookmarks-still-exist-for-topics-you-no-longer-have-access-to/391822 "2026-01-21T16:23:05Z")
In my stats it says I have 4 bookmarks: But on my bookmark page I have none: :person\_shrugging: I think this is because I no longer have access to those 4 topics or PMs. If that is the case… :slight\_smile: I thi… --- ## [Different user settings options per user profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-user-settings-options-per-user-profile/332098)
**Author:** [@Paul\_King](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Paul_King)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-user-settings-options-per-user-profile/332098 "2024-10-22T12:07:27Z")
I have a forum where I want to have two kinds of users - the first kind being full users that can access all topics and categories, and who have normal access to user settings, and the second kind who can only access one… --- ## [Custom Platform](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-platform/336090)
**Author:** [@JstTan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JstTan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-platform/336090 "2024-11-25T18:23:46Z")
Hello Discourse Community! I’m planning to build a platform on top of a self-hosted Discourse instance that will include various custom features like a search engine, documentary resources, wikis, and more. These featur… --- ## [Some DMs are not visible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-dms-are-not-visible/349192)
**Author:** [@bekircem](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bekircem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 2:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-dms-are-not-visible/349192 "2025-01-28T02:08:31Z")
Hello, on our Discourse site, when DMs are sent to some users, they do not appear in the pop-up section. When entering the DM box, they do not appear at the top of the inbox, and sometimes they do not even appear in the … --- ## [Sign-ups vs activations on admin dashboard](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sign-ups-vs-activations-on-admin-dashboard/355397)
**Author:** [@Isambard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Isambard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 7:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sign-ups-vs-activations-on-admin-dashboard/355397 "2025-03-03T07:56:56Z")
Does the chart on the admin dashboard show just sign-ups or activated sign-ups? I’m guessing it is the former. Would it be possible to either change it to the latter or add the latter onto the chart? The reason is, that… --- ## [Discourse as a personal-wiki note-taking markdown-editor local app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-as-a-personal-wiki-note-taking-markdown-editor-local-app/293289)
**Author:** [@lisandro\_iaffar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lisandro_iaffar)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-as-a-personal-wiki-note-taking-markdown-editor-local-app/293289 "2024-10-03T16:48:00Z")
Hello! :slight\_smile: So, I have just spent the entire weekend going deep down into the rabbit-hole of looking for good markdown editors, and/or a good personal wiki app, and/or a good note-taking app. After spending an… --- ## [Missing title string for an "edit webhook" button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-title-string-for-an-edit-webhook-button/348382)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-title-string-for-an-edit-webhook-button/348382 "2025-01-27T05:47:02Z")
When you’re on a webhook event page /admin/api/web\_hooks/3 for example: The string is present on the webhooks page /admin/api/web\_hooks. --- ## [How to display new categories for all members?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-display-new-categories-for-all-members/314011)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-display-new-categories-for-all-members/314011 "2024-06-27T18:27:20Z")
Hello everyone, I recently created two new categories on my forum (Design Guides and Giveaway Zone) but a member informed me that these new categories were not visible for him. It seems that he’s not the only one not see… --- ## [API gem methods have inconsistent response structures](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-gem-methods-have-inconsistent-response-structures/311269)
**Author:** [@simon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-gem-methods-have-inconsistent-response-structures/311269 "2024-06-09T02:05:13Z")
I’m not sure if this is worth mentioning, but I got stuck on it today when parsing responses from the gem’s create\_topic and edit\_post methods. create\_topic calls the post method. That method returns either response.bod… --- ## [Discourse Build Error: “An error occurred while installing rbtrace (0.5.1), and Bundler cannot continue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-build-error-an-error-occurred-while-installing-rbtrace-0-5-1-and-bundler-cannot-continue/289530)
**Author:** [@Victor\_Berridge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Victor_Berridge)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-build-error-an-error-occurred-while-installing-rbtrace-0-5-1-and-bundler-cannot-continue/289530 "2024-01-25T06:30:38Z")
For the past few weeks or so, we cannot rebuild our Discourse forum software. Each time, we get this Bundler error: occurred while installing rbtrace (0.5.1), and Bundler cannot continue. FAILED --------------------… --- ## [Why is my site not showin up in Discourse Discover (hhf tech)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-my-site-not-showin-up-in-discourse-discover-hhf-tech/355968)
**Author:** [@hhf.technology](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hhf.technology)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-my-site-not-showin-up-in-discourse-discover-hhf-tech/355968 "2025-03-11T01:29:36Z")
my forum is not discoverable. i didn’t knew it. my users told me HHF Technology Forums - We invite you to dive into discussions, ask questions, and share your insights with fellow members. Your participation enriches o… --- ## [Bottom of the user menu goes out of screen](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bottom-of-the-user-menu-goes-out-of-screen/345053)
**Author:** [@a2937](https://meta.discourse.org/u/a2937)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bottom-of-the-user-menu-goes-out-of-screen/345053 "2025-01-01T21:09:50Z")
The user menu is not fully visible. The buttons for scrolling it down and dismiss the notifications is out of the screen. It’s not possible to scroll to them. I believe there is a SCSS issue causing the height of the me… --- ## [Is an api to read a user / all users cheers score?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-an-api-to-read-a-user-all-users-cheers-score/378606)
**Author:** [@Joe\_F](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Joe_F)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-an-api-to-read-a-user-all-users-cheers-score/378606 "2025-09-17T18:28:28Z")
Hi all, Is there an api endpoint to read a users cheers points? I want create a report with userID, Username and Cheers points that updates weekly. Thanks --- ## [Alternate New Topic Button (per category)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternate-new-topic-button-per-category/369529)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternate-new-topic-button-per-category/369529 "2025-06-10T22:54:47Z")
:information\_source: Summary Changes the text of the New Topic button per category. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository github.com/nathan-nz/category-new-topic-button :question: Install Guide How to install a t… --- ## [Incorrect user count in modal for applying settings changes to existing users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-user-count-in-modal-for-applying-settings-changes-to-existing-users/347050)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-user-count-in-modal-for-applying-settings-changes-to-existing-users/347050 "2025-01-14T12:21:03Z")
My forum has 25 members according to the about page. Today, when I changed the Default navigation menu categories and Default navigation menu tags, the modal asking whether I wanted to apply the changes to existing users… --- ## [Dashboard Report - Top Traffic Sources](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-report-top-traffic-sources/288745)
**Author:** [@SaraDev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraDev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-report-top-traffic-sources/288745 "2023-12-14T23:34:59Z")
This is an SQL version of the Dashboard Report for Top Traffic Sources. This dashboard report provides an analysis of the top external sources that link to posts on a Discourse site within a specified date range and, op… --- ## [Community Notes in Discourse to Combat Misinformation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-notes-in-discourse-to-combat-misinformation/356244)
**Author:** [@Yt.w](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yt.w)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-notes-in-discourse-to-combat-misinformation/356244 "2025-03-07T15:53:43Z")
To further enhance content accuracy, I propose a Community Notes feature similar to Twitter (X), allowing trusted users to add context to potentially misleading posts. Key Features: Eligibility: Only users above a cert… --- ## [Changing domain names prevents Discourse ID from working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-domain-names-prevents-discourse-id-from-working/386102)
**Author:** [@在云端\_裸奔](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%E5%9C%A8%E4%BA%91%E7%AB%AF_%E8%A3%B8%E5%A5%94)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-domain-names-prevents-discourse-id-from-working/386102 "2025-10-19T13:10:17Z")
I changed my domain name a few days ago and after enabling Discourse ID, it still shows up as the previous domain name and site name. As a result, I can’t login successfully. May I know how can I solve this? [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=166) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=168)