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## [Option to mute notifications for certain badges?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-mute-notifications-for-certain-badges/373990)

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**Author:** [@Shauny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Shauny)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-mute-notifications-for-certain-badges/373990 "2025-07-21T17:50:50Z")

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I get a lot of “Nice Reply” badges, being very active in my community. I have thousands of them. So every day when I log in I have to bulk-dismiss my badges. But that also dismisses any Watched topic alerts, because the…

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## [Can the "groups" link on \`/admin/users\` link to \`/admin/groups\` instead of \`/g\`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-groups-link-on-admin-users-link-to-admin-groups-instead-of-g/375106)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-groups-link-on-admin-users-link-to-admin-groups-instead-of-g/375106 "2025-07-21T17:32:25Z")

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Is there a reason why the groups link at /admin/users still links to /g instead of /admin/groups? I always find it a bit confusing when I am taken out of the admin area and then have to switch back to it via the side…

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## [Is it Possible to Send Encrypted Email and Password in the Authentication Flow?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-send-encrypted-email-and-password-in-the-authentication-flow/375072)

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**Author:** [@Kon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-send-encrypted-email-and-password-in-the-authentication-flow/375072 "2025-07-21T15:41:41Z")

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Hi all, I’m exploring a use case where we would need to send encrypted email addresses and passwords as part of the authentication flow in Discourse. Before proceeding further, I wanted to check if this functionality is…

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## [How plugins moving to core is communicated](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-plugins-moving-to-core-is-communicated/374493)

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**Author:** [@pacharanero](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pacharanero)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-plugins-moving-to-core-is-communicated/374493 "2025-07-21T14:23:05Z")

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This plugin is now bundled with Discourse core and no longer needs to be installed. Next time you run a ./launcher rebuild app or update from Admin UI it will fail with the error: bootstrap failed with exit code 128 ---…

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## [My (custom sized emojis) have suddenly resized smaller (becoming square)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-custom-sized-emojis-have-suddenly-resized-smaller-becoming-square/364978)

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**Author:** [@Kartoon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kartoon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-custom-sized-emojis-have-suddenly-resized-smaller-becoming-square/364978 "2025-07-21T14:03:37Z")

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For years I’ve had my emojis following their uploaded size using div.topic-post img.emoji\[src\*="uploads"\] { /\* All posts \*/ width: auto; height: auto; } But at some point recently they’re suddenly shrunk, not to de…

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## [Heroes - Fantasy Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/heroes-fantasy-theme/354452)

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**Author:** [@manuel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manuel)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/heroes-fantasy-theme/354452 "2025-07-21T13:54:13Z")

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:information\_source: Summary A playful theme for RPG forums :magic\_wand: :eyeglasses: Preview Heroes Theme :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Manuel Kostka / Discourse / Themes / Heroes · GitLab :question: I…

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## [How do I ensure globally pinned posts are pinned to the top of the home page view?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-ensure-globally-pinned-posts-are-pinned-to-the-top-of-the-home-page-view/372692)

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**Author:** [@stanigator](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stanigator)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-ensure-globally-pinned-posts-are-pinned-to-the-top-of-the-home-page-view/372692 "2025-07-21T12:26:46Z")

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Including the following to illustrate what I’m trying to do.

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## [PWA launched via webapp:// always loads homepage, not intended path](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pwa-launched-via-webapp-always-loads-homepage-not-intended-path/375036)

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**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 8:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pwa-launched-via-webapp-always-loads-homepage-not-intended-path/375036 "2025-07-21T08:33:38Z")

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On iOS (16.4+), Safari PWA already on homepage, it’s now possible to open installed PWAs using the webapp:// URL scheme from Shortcuts or other apps. Example: webapp://myforum.example.com/t/topic-title/123 This correc…

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## [Recommended SMTP provider](https://meta.discourse.org/t/recommended-smtp-provider/78326)

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**Author:** [@Timelord](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Timelord)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/recommended-smtp-provider/78326 "2025-01-24T09:18:42Z")

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Hey gang. Currently using sparkpost as my SMTP provider, however even with all of the DNS records in place for my domain (SPF/DKIM, etc), the vast majority of the emails sent by my site end up in the SPAM bin for my use…

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## [‘Preinstalled’ plugin label on hosted sites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preinstalled-plugin-label-on-hosted-sites/375051)

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**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preinstalled-plugin-label-on-hosted-sites/375051 "2025-07-21T09:52:20Z")

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Having a browse of the updated /plugins page on a hosted site, it felt like the ‘Preinstalled’ label/link is a little misplaced in that particular scenario. Conceptually, all plugins on a hosted plan are ‘Preinstalled’.…

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## [Disable personal message between members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-personal-message-between-members/375008)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_John](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steve_John)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 4:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-personal-message-between-members/375008 "2025-07-21T04:39:08Z")

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I noticed that there was a discussion on this topic back in 2023, but it didn’t seem to reach a clear conclusion, as noted by Jay: How do I disable personal messages between members but not admin to members? Has anythi…

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## [Seeking Help: How to Create a Top Menu Bar with Dropdown (Smooth Load)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-how-to-create-a-top-menu-bar-with-dropdown-smooth-load/374919)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_John](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steve_John)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-how-to-create-a-top-menu-bar-with-dropdown-smooth-load/374919 "2025-07-21T02:30:15Z")

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Hi everyone, We’re working on implementing a top navigation menu with dropdown functionality—something similar to what’s seen on: Spiceworks Community Wyze Forums – News Section Docker Community Forums We’re currentl…

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## [You need to select a model before the AI Summarizer Persona works](https://meta.discourse.org/t/you-need-to-select-a-model-before-the-ai-summarizer-persona-works/374991)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/you-need-to-select-a-model-before-the-ai-summarizer-persona-works/374991 "2025-07-20T22:58:50Z")

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Our summarization stopped working a while back. After some playing with it, I eventually got it working today. The problem was this setting in the AI Summarizer Persona: The setting implies that it is optional. Howev…

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## [Prominent theme selector in header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/prominent-theme-selector-in-header/374900)

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**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/prominent-theme-selector-in-header/374900 "2025-07-20T21:55:49Z")

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Hello, I was browsing through all the theme components today to find a component that would allow me to display, in a clearly visible manner at the top right of my site, perhaps in the icon bar or at least at the top of …

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## [Looking for advice - does it make sense to switch from Discord to Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-advice-does-it-make-sense-to-switch-from-discord-to-discourse/374204)

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**Author:** [@Stonley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stonley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-advice-does-it-make-sense-to-switch-from-discord-to-discourse/374204 "2025-07-20T21:29:48Z")

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Hello! I’m a lead admin for an online community that is currently on Discord. We run a Minecraft server based on a children’s book series and use Discord as a community hub, including announcements, staff communication, …

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## [Appended Number in Topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/appended-number-in-topic/374980)

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**Author:** [@Timelord](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Timelord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/appended-number-in-topic/374980 "2025-07-20T20:03:55Z")

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Is there a way to disable the number from being added to the end of the URL? As you can see from the link below /2527 is being added to the end of the URL https://gametalk.tv/t/jdm-japanese-drift-master-official-honda-…

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## [Custom Avatars](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-avatars/374943)

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**Author:** [@Timelord](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Timelord)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 12:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-avatars/374943 "2025-07-20T12:08:06Z")

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I may be missing something super obvious, but, where/how can I upload custom avatars that will be assigned to my users on signup. I see admin/config/files allows us to link to a URL, but how do I upload them to MY serve…

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## [Help with display home screen look](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-display-home-screen-look/374897)

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**Author:** [@Modfather](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Modfather)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-display-home-screen-look/374897 "2025-07-20T08:37:31Z")

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I did try searching for this but as unsure an exact term to put did not really get any answers, as an example this discourse site https://community.morphmarket.com/ shows posts on front page making it look feel like a so…

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## [Sending an api request in a plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-an-api-request-in-a-plugin/374928)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-an-api-request-in-a-plugin/374928 "2025-07-20T08:04:26Z")

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How can I send an API request in a plugin, e.g. to change a user’s data? Preferably, with no need to specify an API key? Thanks.

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## [How do I hide the Wiki post avatar?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-hide-the-wiki-post-avatar/374914)

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**Author:** [@Johnny\_McIvor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Johnny_McIvor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-hide-the-wiki-post-avatar/374914 "2025-07-19T19:54:42Z")

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When I make a post into a wiki post, my avatar is still visible. This looks silly… Is there a way to hide it for everyone below a certain trust level? It would also be nice to be able to replace it with a “Wiki” icon …

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## [How to move the new topic header button and make larger for mobile devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-move-the-new-topic-header-button-and-make-larger-for-mobile-devices/374871)

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**Author:** [@Billy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Billy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-move-the-new-topic-header-button-and-make-larger-for-mobile-devices/374871 "2025-07-19T19:28:48Z")

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Hi all! I searched for answers, but didn’t find any. I would like to move the new topic header button (image attached, I changed text to “Ask Your Question”, button in green) to the left of the category link in the heade…

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## [Links to uploads should follow “Open all external links in a new tab” setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/links-to-uploads-should-follow-open-all-external-links-in-a-new-tab-setting/276215)

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**Author:** [@jesus2099](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jesus2099)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/links-to-uploads-should-follow-open-all-external-links-in-a-new-tab-setting/276215 "2025-07-19T18:06:01Z")

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Continuing the discussion from External links in history don’t follow “Open all external links in a new tab” setting: I have found another instance where I would have expected the link to open in new tab. Have the “Op…

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## [What process fills the disk every 2 hours?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-process-fills-the-disk-every-2-hours/374174)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-process-fills-the-disk-every-2-hours/374174 "2025-07-19T16:46:13Z")

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I have a site with a 100 GB database on a 160GB SSD. Images on S3. Every two hours postgres does something that fills the disk. It’s not a backup. I guess I should just up the disk to 200GB?

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## [Controlling Web Crawlers For a Site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/controlling-web-crawlers-for-a-site/244925)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/controlling-web-crawlers-for-a-site/244925 "2025-07-19T07:51:39Z")

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:bookmark: This guide explains how to manage web crawlers on your Discourse site. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Web crawlers can significantly impact your site’s performance by increasing p…

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## [Blank Pages Related Help](https://meta.discourse.org/t/blank-pages-related-help/374800)

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**Author:** [@Big\_Boss\_Distro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Big_Boss_Distro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 7:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/blank-pages-related-help/374800 "2025-07-19T07:31:57Z")

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I installed the Blank Pages plugin using this repository: :link: GitHub - zhangted/discourse-blank-pages: Create blank pages on predefined routes and load external js on those pages. · GitHub However, I’m now facing an…

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## [Looking For Discourse Developer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-discourse-developer/374867)

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**Author:** [@majawray](https://meta.discourse.org/u/majawray)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-discourse-developer/374867 "2025-07-19T07:04:04Z")

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Looking For Discourse Developer to do so many customization and big fixing. How can we contact ? Ready developers let me know please.

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## [Difficulties reporting unusual spam across multiple forums](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficulties-reporting-unusual-spam-across-multiple-forums/374716)

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**Author:** [@simon-smart88](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon-smart88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficulties-reporting-unusual-spam-across-multiple-forums/374716 "2025-07-18T17:52:23Z")

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A few weeks ago, I noticed an odd post on a forum that lead me to uncovering a vast reputation management operation that I’ve documented some of on GitHub. It involves new users asking basic questions while repeatedly me…

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## [Site settings filter to exclude disabled plugins now that many more plugins bundled with core](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-settings-filter-to-exclude-disabled-plugins-now-that-many-more-plugins-bundled-with-core/374827)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 7:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-settings-filter-to-exclude-disabled-plugins-now-that-many-more-plugins-bundled-with-core/374827 "2025-07-18T07:31:37Z")

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I think a filter when you search “all site settings” to exclude results from disabled plugins would also be helpful. Of course you have to be able to configure plugin settings before activating it. But when I search for…

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## [Suggested improvements to plugin page now that more plugins are bundled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggested-improvements-to-plugin-page-now-that-more-plugins-are-bundled/374826)

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**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggested-improvements-to-plugin-page-now-that-more-plugins-are-bundled/374826 "2025-07-18T17:38:09Z")

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The other issue is it turns your nice neat, short plugin list into a huge one … Can I request we have the ability to sort by enabled … and have this as default? (enabled then alpha …)

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## [Arm64](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arm64/374821)

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**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arm64/374821 "2025-07-18T17:00:55Z")

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Continuing the discussion from I'm getting errors when I switch categories too quickly: am i right in thinking mail-receiver doesn’t work on ARM64 architecture?

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