# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1781 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1782 --- ## [Creating a Top 20 leaderboard for a specific date range](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-top-20-leaderboard-for-a-specific-date-range/314999)
**Author:** [@Giovanni\_Lignarolo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Giovanni_Lignarolo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-top-20-leaderboard-for-a-specific-date-range/314999 "2024-07-04T14:37:24Z")
When I create a leaderboard for a specific group and date range, it seems to be calculating all time cheers, am I missing something? Also, is there a way to only show top 20 of a specific range?(quarter) --- ## [First register email not sent](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-register-email-not-sent/402893)
**Author:** [@zigobs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zigobs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-register-email-not-sent/402893 "2026-05-19T18:55:20Z")
Hi, I just made a fresh install of Discourse. The first connection asked me to create a login and password for the admin account and was supposed to send me an activation email. But I didn’t receive this activation em… --- ## [📅 Question: Include event details when saving to calendar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-include-event-details-when-saving-to-calendar/384713)
**Author:** [@Aurora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aurora)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-include-event-details-when-saving-to-calendar/384713 "2026-04-28T19:35:26Z")
Hi everyone, we regularly use the Events plugin in our community. When members save an event to their iOS or Google Calendar, only the title and time are currently added — but not the additional event details, such as t… --- ## [Topic OP moderation Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-op-moderation-plugin/256222)
**Author:** [@Lhc\_fl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lhc_fl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-op-moderation-plugin/256222 "2025-04-22T10:25:59Z")
Continuing the discussion from Ability for users to act as moderators on their own topic: This plugin has basically been developed and tested now. https://github.com/Lemon-planting-light/user-autonomy-plugin Features … --- ## [Email can not be processed: Email::Receiver::EmptyEmailError](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-can-not-be-processed-email-emptyemailerror/347844)
**Author:** [@Overgrow](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Overgrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 10:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-can-not-be-processed-email-emptyemailerror/347844 "2025-02-07T10:57:46Z")
I just encountered the same issue described here. Essentially, a single incoming email is causing the entire queue to fail, preventing any emails from being processed. From the logs: Email can not be processed: Email::… --- ## ["Your topic is similar to" click not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-topic-is-similar-to-click-not-working/300190)
**Author:** [@jidanni](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jidanni)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 6:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-topic-is-similar-to-click-not-working/300190 "2024-03-23T06:23:12Z")
On the right side of my screen appeared “Your topic is similar to…” But although I saw a link preview in the lower left corner of my screen, no amount of clicking would open the “Three dots become a garbage can” link… --- ## [Automatic translation, how to disable?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-translation-how-to-disable/364165)
**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 1:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-translation-how-to-disable/364165 "2025-05-04T01:56:41Z")
Hi, I can see this morning that my posts here are automatically translated to French, any way to disable that (my preferred language in my preferences is English), thanks. --- ## [Grouped Site Settings under Headings in Plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grouped-site-settings-under-headings-in-plugins/308254)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grouped-site-settings-under-headings-in-plugins/308254 "2026-08-03T10:52:06Z")
Plugins have been getting bigger and bigger and more complex. It would be really nice if we could have grouped Site Settings with Headings, much like we’ve had in Categories (ie Category Settings) for a long time. --- ## [Tag 'Can't be used in this category' - when restricted tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-cant-be-used-in-this-category-when-restricted-tag/407050)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-cant-be-used-in-this-category-when-restricted-tag/407050 "2026-07-22T14:26:17Z")
I have a tag restricted to admin use only, but when trying to use it (as an admin) it keeps saying Can't be used in this category. It was working fine before, but latest update seems to have broken it.. --- ## [Can only upload a few dozen Watched Words](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-only-upload-a-few-dozen-watched-words/294031)
**Author:** [@Yola](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-only-upload-a-few-dozen-watched-words/294031 "2024-03-03T17:22:04Z")
Why can I only upload a few dozen words? What is the problem? --- ## [Discourse customize theme with private git repo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-customize-theme-with-private-git-repo/351574)
**Author:** [@Learnmore\_smart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Learnmore_smart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-customize-theme-with-private-git-repo/351574 "2025-03-03T20:02:50Z")
Hi! “The theme cannot be installed because the Git repository is inaccessible. Are you sure you want to continue installing it?” Why do I receive this error when importing theme from private github repo? I used the co… --- ## [Chat vs Messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-vs-messages/336765)
**Author:** [@martyn\_thomas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martyn_thomas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-vs-messages/336765 "2026-05-31T22:49:52Z")
Forgive my silly questions - we’re in the process of upgrading our very old (pre-Chat-as-Core) install to the latest version. We’re trying to figure out if we want to activate Chat. What’s the difference/pros-cons bet… --- ## [Change default sorting to chronological?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-default-sorting-to-chronological/324462)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-default-sorting-to-chronological/324462 "2024-11-24T08:32:35Z")
Currently the post voting plugin sorts the post by amount of votes. Is there any way to change default sorting chronologically? --- ## [Uploads to external storage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploads-to-external-storage/370033)
**Author:** [@Lander0606](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lander0606)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploads-to-external-storage/370033 "2025-06-16T14:17:17Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to change the Discourse uploads location to an external storage location on my self-hosted instance due to space constraints. I have a CIFS share mounted and already copied all existing uploads with t… --- ## [Customizing specific system email templates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-specific-system-email-templates/88323)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-specific-system-email-templates/88323 "2025-11-03T08:19:11Z")
Customizing specific system email templates :bookmark: This guide explains how to customize the individual email templates that Discourse uses for account notifications, invitations, admin alerts, and other system emai… --- ## [How can I make an effort to add the site to the list of Discourse Discover](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-make-an-effort-to-add-the-site-to-the-list-of-discourse-discover/354560)
**Author:** [@Jun](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-make-an-effort-to-add-the-site-to-the-list-of-discourse-discover/354560 "2025-10-02T07:34:24Z")
I’ve read guidance in the discover page and sent an email to team@discourse.org. No response so far. My site is in Chinese: 观点社区, aimed at freely sharing opinions about everything. Thanks. --- ## [Set Environmental Variables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-environmental-variables/270832)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-environmental-variables/270832 "2024-05-14T02:04:53Z")
:notebook\_with\_decorative\_cover: This is a how-to guide for setting up environmental variables in a self-hosted Discourse installation. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Environmental variables… --- ## [Add Uyghur language](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-uyghur-language/309466)
**Author:** [@Sahran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sahran)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-uyghur-language/309466 "2025-05-15T12:27:30Z")
Uyghur language translation reached 53% on crowdin, Could you add Uyghur language to Discourse? Thanks! --- ## [Globally replace translations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globally-replace-translations/315695)
**Author:** [@Lhc\_fl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lhc_fl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 7:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globally-replace-translations/315695 "2026-04-19T07:10:39Z")
:information\_source: Summary This plugin allows you to globally replace certain words in the translation :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://github.com/Lhcfl/replace-translations-global :open\_book: … --- ## [Use the local timezone](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-the-local-timezone/313007)
**Author:** [@Yunpeng\_Tai](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yunpeng_Tai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-the-local-timezone/313007 "2024-06-23T09:50:43Z")
I config the timezone by admin/site\_settings/category/all\_results?filter=timezones. However, the timezones are still UTC such as the post date or the chat date. I want to use the local timezone. Thanks for any help! --- ## [Repeating Event " going" gets not deleted anymore](https://meta.discourse.org/t/repeating-event-going-gets-not-deleted-anymore/335780)
**Author:** [@anko127](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anko127)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/repeating-event-going-gets-not-deleted-anymore/335780 "2026-06-12T06:49:13Z")
Hello, when users click “going” for a weekly repeated event, normally their votes disappiered right after the event and you could always see the new votes for next week. Now they accumulate to a Long list. I might have… --- ## [Install plugins on a self-hosted site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-plugins-on-a-self-hosted-site/19157)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-plugins-on-a-self-hosted-site/19157 "2026-03-10T20:47:49Z")
:warning: This guide assumes that you have a self-hosted standard installation. We only support the standard method of install here, so these instructions assume you have a standard install. :warning: This guide only… --- ## [Admin functions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-functions/354332)
**Author:** [@Muriel\_Gelin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Muriel_Gelin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-functions/354332 "2025-02-26T20:31:51Z")
hello, when I try to connect to the admin interface, I get a blank screen. I can’t do updates, for example, even though I’m an admin. What should I do? Thanks for helping. Muriel --- ## [Mute topics (or set tracking state) from Latest, as a user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mute-topics-or-set-tracking-state-from-latest-as-a-user/283878)
**Author:** [@traceymoko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/traceymoko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mute-topics-or-set-tracking-state-from-latest-as-a-user/283878 "2024-06-16T20:01:12Z")
Context: I use a certain Discourse forum which is really meaningful for me, but there can be a lot of topics here and there across any categories, which are either triggering or NSFW, even from the title alone. Due to th… --- ## [Best practices for deceased community members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practices-for-deceased-community-members/146210)
**Author:** [@sjmscott](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sjmscott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practices-for-deceased-community-members/146210 "2025-12-12T03:40:43Z")
We had a member of our community pass away last week. Are there any communities that have best practices for working with this? Some thoughts— create a group called RIP or In Memoriam have a message on their profile … --- ## [App Promoter](https://meta.discourse.org/t/app-promoter/318432)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/app-promoter/318432 "2025-09-21T14:41:56Z")
:information\_source: Summary Promote your app :eyeglasses: Preview Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - VaperinaDEV/discourse-app-promoter · GitHub :question: Install Guide How to instal… --- ## [“Forwarded the above email” banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forwarded-the-above-email-banner/347626)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 9:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forwarded-the-above-email-banner/347626 "2025-01-19T09:08:16Z")
Continuing the discussion from Text of forwarded emails don't show up in posts: I have rules set up in outlook to forward into per sub-category inbound email address on discourse. I have auto-create staged users disabl… --- ## [What's the best way to build a pipeline to post scraped data into Discourse categories with custom tab-based themes?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whats-the-best-way-to-build-a-pipeline-to-post-scraped-data-into-discourse-categories-with-custom-tab-based-themes/359025)
**Author:** [@Steve\_John](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steve_John)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 7:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whats-the-best-way-to-build-a-pipeline-to-post-scraped-data-into-discourse-categories-with-custom-tab-based-themes/359025 "2025-03-30T07:23:46Z")
We want to build an automated pipeline that that can update the discourse custom theme what we built which has different tabs for different kind of scrapped data content: Scrapes content from sources (RSS feeds, websit… --- ## [Bulk importing Redirects to New Discourse Topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-importing-redirects-to-new-discourse-topics/303022)
**Author:** [@hpatel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hpatel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-importing-redirects-to-new-discourse-topics/303022 "2024-04-12T13:30:18Z")
Hello everyone, I recently managed to migrate my site from an old custom platform to Discourse successfully. However, I’m now facing the challenge of importing permalinks/redirects to the new Discourse topics. I have th… --- ## [Moderator flair stays even after moderator status is removed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderator-flair-stays-even-after-moderator-status-is-removed/353257)
**Author:** [@NoNoWahooFromGimkit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NoNoWahooFromGimkit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderator-flair-stays-even-after-moderator-status-is-removed/353257 "2025-12-23T13:27:42Z")
Someone I know was recently a moderator in a forum, and had a moderator flair. Their moderator status was removed, but they kept the flair until they eventually decided to change it. In their settings the active flair wa… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1780) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1782)