# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=24&state=muted [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Rebuilding the Meta Branded theme: New icons, a custom homepage, and a first look at the Blocks API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuilding-the-meta-branded-theme-new-icons-a-custom-homepage-and-a-first-look-at-the-blocks-api/400013)
**Author:** [@manuel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manuel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuilding-the-meta-branded-theme-new-icons-a-custom-homepage-and-a-first-look-at-the-blocks-api/400013 "2026-08-14T01:20:24Z")
We’ve just shipped a second iteration of our theme rebuild. While the first update was a visual refresh built on top of the previous Meta Branded theme, this version is essentially a new theme rebuilt from scratch. The n… --- ## [Scalable engagement models](https://meta.discourse.org/t/scalable-engagement-models/409187)
**Author:** [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/scalable-engagement-models/409187 "2026-08-14T00:08:07Z")
We have been experimenting with a few different formats for engaging with our customers/members this year thanks to @danielle’s amazing work at How We’re Organizing Webinars & Office Hours. These kinds of formats are inf… --- ## [AI bot keeps auto-adding me to a private chat channel even though disabled?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-keeps-auto-adding-me-to-a-private-chat-channel-even-though-disabled/409914)
**Author:** [@rinion](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rinion)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-keeps-auto-adding-me-to-a-private-chat-channel-even-though-disabled/409914 "2026-08-13T17:31:36Z")
I run a small forum for a few different things. Very recently (in the past few days), every time I load the site or refresh a page, the Discourse Helper Bot chat appears as an open DM chat, and it is impossible to get ri… --- ## [Changelog links show changes not yet available in my forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changelog-links-show-changes-not-yet-available-in-my-forum/410023)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changelog-links-show-changes-not-yet-available-in-my-forum/410023 "2026-08-13T17:28:30Z")
On my /admin/manage-updates I see Using the GitHub link shows me But the changelog link shows changes from today: Just like the GitHub link takes me to 3bcc19a, I would expect the changelog link to take me to… --- ## [Sending messages to all users on a Discourse site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-messages-to-all-users-on-a-discourse-site/229341)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-messages-to-all-users-on-a-discourse-site/229341 "2026-08-13T15:39:40Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to send a private message or email to all users on your Discourse site, including using an external email service or creating an Announcements category. :person\_raising\_hand: Required… --- ## [Bulk user deletion for staff now available](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-user-deletion-for-staff-now-available/345786)
**Author:** [@Osama](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Osama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-user-deletion-for-staff-now-available/345786 "2026-08-13T15:23:08Z")
We’ve added a new administrative feature that allows staff to bulk select and delete multiple user accounts directly from the admin users list. We saw communities undergo large spam waves, so we implemented this feature … --- ## [A large number of poll requests will be canceled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-large-number-of-poll-requests-will-be-canceled/410007)
**Author:** [@ばこん](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%E3%81%B0%E3%81%93%E3%82%93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-large-number-of-poll-requests-will-be-canceled/410007 "2026-08-13T14:34:46Z")
I don’t understand why this is happening. This poll request is sent both within the topic and on the homepage. --- ## [Custom Splash HTML Builder](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-splash-html-builder/409871)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-splash-html-builder/409871 "2026-08-13T14:18:19Z")
:information\_source: Summary Discourse plugin that allows the splash screen to be customized using admin-defined HTML and CSS. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://github.com/VaperinaDEV/custom-splash… --- ## [Quick Quote Theme Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-quote-theme-component/143621)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-quote-theme-component/143621 "2026-08-13T12:20:57Z")
:information\_source: Summary Simply: it changes the behaviour of the Post Reply buttons (not Topic reply) to quote a Post automatically in a single click. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link GitHub - merefi… --- ## [Topic List Thumbnails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-thumbnails/150602)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-thumbnails/150602 "2026-08-13T11:46:40Z")
:discourse2: Summary Topic List Thumbnails allows you to show topic thumbnails in topic list views. :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse Theme Creator (blog style) Preview on Discourse Theme Creator (… --- ## [AI Post Analyzer for Chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-post-analyzer-for-chat/364355)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-post-analyzer-for-chat/364355 "2026-08-13T09:37:11Z")
:information\_source: Summary Analyze Posts with AI Bot in Chat :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - VaperinaDEV/ai-post-analyzer-for-chat: This theme component adds a button to each post, allowing users t… --- ## [Solved improvements: Allowing members to indicate they're experiencing a reported issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-improvements-allowing-members-to-indicate-theyre-experiencing-a-reported-issue/402498)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-improvements-allowing-members-to-indicate-theyre-experiencing-a-reported-issue/402498 "2026-08-13T06:58:03Z")
When a member finds an unsolved topic that describes an issue they’re also facing, there’s been no easy way for them to signal that or get updates about solutions to the topic. To address this, we’ve added a Me too butto… --- ## [Feature / Plugin Idea: Auto cross-post from Fandom Wiki to a Discourse Category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-plugin-idea-auto-cross-post-from-fandom-wiki-to-a-discourse-category/409960)
**Author:** [@ice.d](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ice.d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-plugin-idea-auto-cross-post-from-fandom-wiki-to-a-discourse-category/409960 "2026-08-13T01:19:36Z")
Hello Meta, I recently thought of something interesting and wanted to know if this could be a possible feature upcoming or an idea for users to be build upon. Idea: Posts made on a fandom are Auto-posted to a specif… --- ## [Offline Indicator Theme Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/offline-indicator-theme-component/225130)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/offline-indicator-theme-component/225130 "2026-08-13T00:19:56Z")
Hello :wave: This theme component is a simple offline indicator which appears when user have internet connection problems. On desktop the indicator shows on bottom right. There are some settings which you ca… --- ## [How does Community fit into your Voice of the Customer Program?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-does-community-fit-into-your-voice-of-the-customer-program/409947)
**Author:** [@chau](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-does-community-fit-into-your-voice-of-the-customer-program/409947 "2026-08-12T21:38:50Z")
Hey folks! Will from the Customer Success team here, it’s nice to see familiar and new faces here. I’ve got a community adjacent question for everyone! One of the things I’m currently exploring and thinking about latel… --- ## [Allow clearing cache](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-clearing-cache/408791)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-clearing-cache/408791 "2026-08-12T21:32:57Z")
I kinda feel like we deserve a bit more transparency on our site dashboards than this… Be using the usage tab I can see my token usage but I’m still shocked at the lack of data on the actual translations page. It woul… --- ## [Introducing a new "Post Type" Composer actions dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-a-new-post-type-composer-actions-dropdown/403635)
**Author:** [@jordan.vidrine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan.vidrine)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-a-new-post-type-composer-actions-dropdown/403635 "2026-08-12T21:30:03Z")
Composer redesign behind enable\_new\_composer\_actions This introduces a redesigned composer experience and ships it behind a new alpha upcoming-change. With the flag off (default), nothing visibly changes. Admins can opt… --- ## [Questions about the Zoom Livestream integration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/questions-about-the-zoom-livestream-integration/409816)
**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/questions-about-the-zoom-livestream-integration/409816 "2026-08-12T20:34:16Z")
Hi I’m testing the Livestreaming Zoom webinars, and I have a few questions: Does this work only for a Zoom webinar or is it possible to work for a Zoom meeting? We are only using Zoom meeting so I’m wondering if I can… --- ## [Sticky unread reply notification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sticky-unread-reply-notification/384961)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sticky-unread-reply-notification/384961 "2026-08-12T20:09:24Z")
Today, my notification menu showed an unread reply on the icon on the right, but there is no unread reply notification in the menu. At first, I thought maybe this happened when a user replied to me, and the user (inc… --- ## [Fresh install/migrated!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fresh-install-migrated/409595)
**Author:** [@aLinux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aLinux)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fresh-install-migrated/409595 "2026-08-12T19:33:59Z")
Hello I migrated from phpbb 3 and all is working good ! Content/categories/users were imported with no problems! Since this is my first install and use i have a question about speed. I am using cloudflare as DNS and … --- ## [Restore fails due to s3 migration failure](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-fails-due-to-s3-migration-failure/409771)
**Author:** [@marcozambi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/marcozambi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-fails-due-to-s3-migration-failure/409771 "2026-08-12T18:04:13Z")
We host our own Discourse database and we are trying to migrate to a new server. Both sides (old & new) are updated to the latest Discourse (a rebuild app on both sides was done a few minutes apart) and the migration to… --- ## [Can't clear unread notification after being removed from a PM](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-clear-unread-notification-after-being-removed-from-a-pm/311995)
**Author:** [@flarsric](https://meta.discourse.org/u/flarsric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-clear-unread-notification-after-being-removed-from-a-pm/311995 "2026-08-12T17:55:58Z")
Priority/Severity: low Platform: Windows/Android Description: On Windows and on Android, I’m seeing an unread personal message notification, but when I click on it, it says the page doesn’t exist or is private. Ther… --- ## [Where is the FA icon seeding for Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-fa-seeding/409783)
**Author:** [@AkarinLiu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AkarinLiu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-fa-seeding/409783 "2026-08-12T15:02:21Z")
I searched through the Discourse icon library extensively, but I couldn't find this icon: --- ## [User API keys specification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-api-keys-specification/48536)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-api-keys-specification/48536 "2025-09-22T10:30:43Z")
Discourse contains a system for generating API keys per user if a very specific protocol is followed. This feature facilitates “application” access to Discourse instances without needing to involve moderators. High le… --- ## [How do I remove silences from flags?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-remove-silences-from-flags/409787)
**Author:** [@Wasd\_the\_fourth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wasd_the_fourth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-remove-silences-from-flags/409787 "2026-08-12T13:57:14Z")
When a mod or tl4 flags someone, that person can get silenced and I was wondering how I would be able to disable the auto silence feature as it often results in people losing access to tl3 for very minor things. Thank yo… --- ## [Where do l create the banner topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-do-l-create-the-banner-topic/409896)
**Author:** [@OS\_Corsair](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OS_Corsair)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-do-l-create-the-banner-topic/409896 "2026-08-12T13:44:31Z")
I’m new to this idea of discourse as a platform. I’ve created my own community. Imagine it to be a pirates’ den. But here, it’s openly shown that it’s a pirates’ den and fellow pirates are always welcome. So where do I p… --- ## [Trading Buttons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trading-buttons/71308)
**Author:** [@Janno\_Liivak](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Janno_Liivak)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trading-buttons/71308 "2026-08-12T11:26:54Z")
:information\_source: Summary This plugin allows the category to show trading buttons (buy, sell, exchange) above the topic title. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://github.com/jannolii/discourse-top… --- ## [How do I grow my community?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-grow-my-community/409760)
**Author:** [@OS\_Corsair](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OS_Corsair)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-grow-my-community/409760 "2026-08-12T08:38:07Z")
I created a community https://corsairsoscorsairs.discourse.group/ What does the name imply to you ? How would you suggest to grow this community ? --- ## [Self-Hosting Sentiment and Emotion for DiscourseAI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosting-sentiment-and-emotion-for-discourseai/334451)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosting-sentiment-and-emotion-for-discourseai/334451 "2026-08-12T02:29:54Z")
The Discourse AI plugin has support for requesting emotion/sentiment classification of new posts, which is stored in the database and can be used in reports and admin dashboards. Discourse AI supports two types of class… --- ## [With "Private email" enabled, we should still link the topic in outgoing emails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/with-private-email-enabled-we-should-still-link-the-topic-in-outgoing-emails/401078)
**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/with-private-email-enabled-we-should-still-link-the-topic-in-outgoing-emails/401078 "2026-08-11T20:48:12Z")
I think this is “Bug” rather than “UX” since this is nigh-unusable for muggles: If I didn’t already know I should be visiting /t/277, I’d be completely lost. If I were a gmail user, I wouldn’t even know what site … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=23&state=muted) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=25&state=muted)