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## [When is \`filter.description.tags\_alias\` used?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-is-filter-description-tags-alias-used/375610)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-is-filter-description-tags-alias-used/375610 "2026-02-23T16:59:47Z")

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Can someone help me find out when this string is shown in the filter route? Seeing it often makes translating easier for me. filter.description.tags\_alias: Alias for ‘tag:’ filter I was wondering why this text exist…

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## [Poll option marker overlapping mention pills](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-option-marker-overlapping-mention-pills/395463)

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**Author:** [@elRicharde](https://meta.discourse.org/u/elRicharde)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-option-marker-overlapping-mention-pills/395463 "2026-02-23T15:30:31Z")

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Poll option list items had no layout container, allowing @mentionmention pills to overlap the option marker or checkbox. This change makes poll options flex rows so marker and content are always laid out side by side. C…

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## [How to make a slide post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-a-slide-post/214026)

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**Author:** [@hokod](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hokod)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-a-slide-post/214026 "2026-02-23T15:21:56Z")

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Suppose I have 3 images posted by 3 links, and 3 captions for these 3 images. How to make a slide post like in the 4th image (in this topic) iMage1: image2: image3: =======…

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## [Changing the default homepage to a specific category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-default-homepage-to-a-specific-category/396806)

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**Author:** [@Jesse\_Starks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jesse_Starks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-default-homepage-to-a-specific-category/396806 "2026-02-23T15:11:35Z")

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Hi. I am running the hosted version. I was reading that I can run the /wizard and set the default home page- but I don’t see that option - the wizard is only one screen then it exits. Basically when users log in, I want…

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## [Auto purge uploads from old deleted posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-purge-uploads-from-old-deleted-posts/51306)

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**Author:** [@MerryMinstrel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MerryMinstrel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-purge-uploads-from-old-deleted-posts/51306 "2026-02-23T14:58:34Z")

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Discourse already automatically removes orphan unreferenced uploads. Why not expand this functionality and erase uploads from deleted posts? Only staff members are able to see deleted posts and that is very useful. But i…

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## [How Do I Change The "Hot" Settings?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-change-the-hot-settings/347701)

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**Author:** [@Fred\_Alberti](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fred_Alberti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-change-the-hot-settings/347701 "2025-01-18T02:22:48Z")

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How do I edit the “Hot” settings in my admin. It is showing some discussions as hot that I don’t think actually are “hot” topics.

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## [Is it safe to upgrade pgvector to 0.8.0 before running migration 20251007123645?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-safe-to-upgrade-pgvector-to-0-8-0-before-running-migration-20251007123645/396794)

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**Author:** [@Andrés\_Tarrío](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andr%C3%A9s_Tarr%C3%ADo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-safe-to-upgrade-pgvector-to-0-8-0-before-running-migration-20251007123645/396794 "2026-02-23T13:51:22Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m preparing an upgrade from Discourse 3.4.5 to 2026.1 and I noticed the migration 20251007123645\_upgrade\_pg\_vector080\_take2, which updates pgvector to 0.8.0 if needed. My question is: Would it be saf…

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## [Show create tag form to all users who may create tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-create-tag-form-to-all-users-who-may-create-tags/396738)

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**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-create-tag-form-to-all-users-who-may-create-tags/396738 "2026-02-23T13:22:18Z")

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In a recent update, discourse added the possibility to create tags directly from the tag overview page. However, the associated form is not visible to all users that may create tags. This should probably be changed.

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## [Board view interacts incorrectly with filters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/board-view-interacts-incorrectly-with-filters/396742)

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**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/board-view-interacts-incorrectly-with-filters/396742 "2026-02-23T13:20:27Z")

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If you are in kanban board view (e.g. by tags) and add a subcategory filter, instead of filtering the kanban board by the subcategory, you are redirected to latest view instead. If you go back to the board afterwards, th…

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## [Adding a #welcome tag for newcomers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-welcome-tag-for-newcomers/396525)

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**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-welcome-tag-for-newcomers/396525 "2026-02-23T12:39:06Z")

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I’m splitting out a new topic for this suggestion, which feels like it deserves its own space to explore: Yes, I’ve done that before on a community and I also think it’s a nice and flexible way to indicate an onboardin…

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## [Do you think the upcoming Discord age verification could spawn new Discourse communites?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-think-the-upcoming-discord-age-verification-could-spawn-new-discourse-communites/395623)

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**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-think-the-upcoming-discord-age-verification-could-spawn-new-discourse-communites/395623 "2026-02-23T12:04:49Z")

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I really wish all the communities I visit on Discord would switch to using Discourse. Do you think this latest change will cause communities to switch over? Or is it just too easy to use Discord and to hard to use Discou…

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## [Users page: Time Read column is only available when All Time is selected and not sortable](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-page-time-read-column-is-only-available-when-all-time-is-selected-and-not-sortable/329839)

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**Author:** [@T\_Disco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/T_Disco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-page-time-read-column-is-only-available-when-all-time-is-selected-and-not-sortable/329839 "2026-02-23T09:55:39Z")

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Priority/Severity: Low Platform: Chrome, Firefox and Edge on Windows 10 Enterprise Description: On the Users page the Time Read column is only available when All Time is selected - should it also be available when Yea…

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## [Deleting composer content causes it to freeze up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-composer-content-causes-it-to-freeze-up/396436)

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**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-composer-content-causes-it-to-freeze-up/396436 "2026-02-23T08:43:20Z")

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Encountered on iPhone/safari, so may be just an iPhone thing, but… When I delete all the content from the composer it freezes up and won’t allow me to discard or dismiss. A refresh is needed to regain functionality (and…

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## [GIF always shows the first frame when paused](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gif-always-shows-the-first-frame-when-paused/396691)

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**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gif-always-shows-the-first-frame-when-paused/396691 "2026-02-23T07:05:55Z")

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Take this casually recorded GIF as an example. When I click the pause button in the bottom right corner, instead of pausing at the moment of clicking, it displays the first frame. However, clicking the button again to re…

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## [Deleting tag synonym deletes tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-tag-synonym-deletes-tag/396604)

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**Author:** [@Simon\_Manning](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Simon_Manning)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-tag-synonym-deletes-tag/396604 "2026-02-23T05:41:43Z")

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Attempting to merge two tags and remove the incorrect one, I created, then deleted a synonym which resulted in both tags being deleted. Discourse version: 2026.2.0-latest (7e603d4374) Steps to reproduce: Create a new…

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## [Calendar showing but can't create even with a post (settings correct)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-showing-but-cant-create-even-with-a-post-settings-correct/396758)

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**Author:** [@long](https://meta.discourse.org/u/long)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-showing-but-cant-create-even-with-a-post-settings-correct/396758 "2026-02-23T04:44:35Z")

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I have the plugin set up correctly (used the AI to go over everything) and the calendar is showing in the category above posts, but when you create a new post the option to add an event isn’t there. Is there a known bug?…

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## [Change staff email address from console](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-staff-email-address-from-console/42062)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-staff-email-address-from-console/42062 "2026-02-23T03:30:15Z")

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:bookmark: This guide describes how to change a staff member’s email address from the console using the Rails console. It applies to situations where an administrator needs to update an email without confirmation from t…

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## [Webhook not accepting private tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhook-not-accepting-private-tags/396521)

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**Author:** [@putty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/putty)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhook-not-accepting-private-tags/396521 "2026-02-23T03:16:46Z")

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Are webhook tag triggers able to utilize a hidden tag? I know this bug existed with automations (and was fixed), but I’m running into a similar problem while modifying the trigger of a webhook. It worked fine when I use…

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## [Archiving Discourse into a Website](https://meta.discourse.org/t/archiving-discourse-into-a-website/396731)

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**Author:** [@Ricardo\_Viteri](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ricardo_Viteri)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/archiving-discourse-into-a-website/396731 "2026-02-22T23:28:30Z")

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Hi all! I’ve had a forum running for over a decade and over time it has lost relevance. The topic around what the forum was built served its purpose. I’ve financially sponsored hosting over the years but I wonder what …

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## [Hiding GUI elements for new users (less overwhelming)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hiding-gui-elements-for-new-users-less-overwhelming/254191)

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**Author:** [@bquast](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bquast)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hiding-gui-elements-for-new-users-less-overwhelming/254191 "2026-02-22T23:15:39Z")

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Discourse is very clean, and can be made ever cleaner with themes, customization, etc, yet there is still a large number of elements, given all the functionality that there is. Is there a way to hide GUI elements for ne…

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## [A user changing their like to a reaction can lead to wrong numbers in notification menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-user-changing-their-like-to-a-reaction-can-lead-to-wrong-numbers-in-notification-menu/396750)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-user-changing-their-like-to-a-reaction-can-lead-to-wrong-numbers-in-notification-menu/396750 "2026-02-22T22:09:25Z")

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As you can see in the screenshot below, there are a total of 4 reactions on my post (2 :heart: and 2 :clap:). But my notifications say there are 2 reactions and 3 likes on the post. Prerequisites: I am not sure if …

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## [Can I (should I) turn off public details about who liked my post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-should-i-turn-off-public-details-about-who-liked-my-post/396748)

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**Author:** [@kgreed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kgreed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-should-i-turn-off-public-details-about-who-liked-my-post/396748 "2026-02-22T20:50:09Z")

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I made a post in a public category and notice that when a member liked it some of their details become public. To me, that doesn’t feel like privacy by default. Is there setting I can use to supress more information abou…

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## [Logo and Icons are difficult to configure due to unclear descriptions / settings logic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-and-icons-are-difficult-to-configure-due-to-unclear-descriptions-settings-logic/384420)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-and-icons-are-difficult-to-configure-due-to-unclear-descriptions-settings-logic/384420 "2026-02-22T09:15:48Z")

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I’ve just set up a new site, and hit a few hiccoughs. First, I love the new admin settings (/admin/config/logo) - they are a vast improvement and visually very nice. Suggestion 1 That the new term “Square icon” be used…

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## [Add links between badge pages and badge config pages for admins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-links-between-badge-pages-and-badge-config-pages-for-admins/396734)

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**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-links-between-badge-pages-and-badge-config-pages-for-admins/396734 "2026-02-22T19:32:42Z")

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It would be very convenient if one hat a simple button to go back and forth between the main badge pages and the configuration pages – both for the overview and the individual badge pages. E.g.: /admin/badges ↔ /badges …

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## [Hyperlink text overridden by topic title when changing link destination](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hyperlink-text-overridden-by-topic-title-when-changing-link-destination/396732)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hyperlink-text-overridden-by-topic-title-when-changing-link-destination/396732 "2026-02-22T18:19:21Z")

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Is there a solution to this? I’m copying over a lot of documentation from Google Docs, and need to update the jungle of internal links between the documents. When I go to edit a link and replace the Google Doc URL with t…

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## [Published Page date (day/month) in wrong order in French](https://meta.discourse.org/t/published-page-date-day-month-in-wrong-order-in-french/396733)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/published-page-date-day-month-in-wrong-order-in-french/396733 "2026-02-22T18:08:39Z")

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I suspect this is a localization issue, maybe the order of the month and day is hardcoded? It should be “22 février” in that order and without caps. I have to say the year would be nice to display too (at least in my…

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## [Indisposable Email - block disposable email domains](https://meta.discourse.org/t/indisposable-email-block-disposable-email-domains/396730)

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**Author:** [@elmuerte](https://meta.discourse.org/u/elmuerte)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/indisposable-email-block-disposable-email-domains/396730 "2026-02-22T15:53:34Z")

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:information\_source: Summary Prevent users from using disposable email addresses :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://github.com/magicball-network/discourse-indisposable-email :open\_book: Install Gu…

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## [Discourse Bars 🍻 🍸 (a sidebar framework)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-bars-a-sidebar-framework/298216)

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**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-bars-a-sidebar-framework/298216 "2026-02-22T14:46:01Z")

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:eyeglasses: Overview A Theme Component that allows you to lay out Components\[1\] on top and side bars. Specify a set of “widgets” distinctly for Route and Position. Supports setups for each of: discovery\[2\], topic, tag\[…

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## ["Tip of the day" / Or how do you remind/nag people with good tips for using Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tip-of-the-day-or-how-do-you-remind-nag-people-with-good-tips-for-using-discourse/82645)

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**Author:** [@lkramer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lkramer)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tip-of-the-day-or-how-do-you-remind-nag-people-with-good-tips-for-using-discourse/82645 "2026-02-22T14:22:51Z")

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Howdy all. I find myself want to have a way to remind people about useful features or community etiquette tips. A couple of ways I can envision this happening are: A. Modal popup with a random “tip of the day” B. Being…

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## [Include images thumbnails in the results excerpts when searching "with:images"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-images-thumbnails-in-the-results-excerpts-when-searching-with-images/216958)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-images-thumbnails-in-the-results-excerpts-when-searching-with-images/216958 "2026-02-22T14:00:11Z")

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Hi! I’m often looking for images posted by people on my forum, especially on certain topics (in fact, I sometimes try to do this on any forum engine). The search query is like: @Canapin with:images topic:265354 On th…

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