# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=33&state=tracking [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [If I had to pick a forum framework, I’d still choose Discourse!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse/408539)
**Author:** [@AkarinLiu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AkarinLiu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse/408539 "2026-07-26T13:55:15Z")
My forum website was previously built using the Flarum framework. In early June, I made a decision: to migrate to the Discourse framework. I had previously purchased a server to test this forum framework and found that the mobile UX was even better than Flarum’s. The reason the migration hadn’t happened before was the high annual cost. Now that I’ve migrated, the experience has improved significantly; the AI features mean I no longer have to worry about content safety or translation issues. So, if I were to choose a forum framework to start a forum, I would still choose Discourse! Original link: If I had to choose a forum framework to start a forum, I would still choose Disc… --- ## [Discourse becomes unresponsive after integrating with DeepSeek's official open platform](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-deepseek/407862)
**Author:** [@AkarinLiu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AkarinLiu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-deepseek/407862 "2026-07-26T11:16:53Z")
After integrating Discourse with the official DeepSeek open platform, unresponsiveness issues occurred, and changing the API Key did not resolve the problem. --- ## [Allowing users to change their profile pictures without uploading images to the forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allowing-users-to-change-their-profile-pictures-without-uploading-images-to-the-forum/408519)
**Author:** [@greyblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/greyblue)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allowing-users-to-change-their-profile-pictures-without-uploading-images-to-the-forum/408519 "2026-07-26T04:54:46Z")
Hi everyone! First time posting here so apologies if I’m doing something wrong. I’m wondering if there’s any way to allow users to change their profile picture without allowing them to upload images into the forums? F… --- ## [Confirming API Access to Authoring Limit Site Settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confirming-api-access-to-authoring-limit-site-settings/407937)
**Author:** [@philh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/philh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confirming-api-access-to-authoring-limit-site-settings/407937 "2026-07-25T23:07:34Z")
I’m working on an integration that publishes and syncs companion topics into Discourse via the API. For setup diagnostics, I’d like to read the forum’s current authoring limits so the integration can preflight content be… --- ## [Discourse AI - Ask Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-ask-discourse/346085)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-ask-discourse/346085 "2026-07-25T16:00:26Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to enable and use Ask Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator ask.discourse.com houses our AI agent that can search through our documentation and answer … --- ## [Disabling registrations while allowing private invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-registrations-while-allowing-private-invites/403941)
**Author:** [@Leaderboard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Leaderboard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-registrations-while-allowing-private-invites/403941 "2026-07-25T15:02:39Z")
In a Discourse forum, suppose the setting Allow new registrations is disabled. I want to invite a user to a private group, however, that fails with the message “New account registrations not allowed at this time” even if… --- ## [Customize text in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customize-text-in-discourse/36092)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customize-text-in-discourse/36092 "2026-07-25T11:38:54Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for customizing text in Discourse via the admin interface, enabling changes to various UI elements. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator In Discourse, you can customize … --- ## [Header messes up on mid-size viewports on the Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/header-messes-up-on-mid-size-viewports-on-the-horizon-theme/403484)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/header-messes-up-on-mid-size-viewports-on-the-horizon-theme/403484 "2026-07-25T10:03:49Z")
The header on Horizon works really well most of the time, across mobile and desktop: However, I’ve got a folding phone with a weird aspect ratio. Unfortunately the search bar and avatar disappear and everything go… --- ## [Confirm Delete Post – Add a confirmation dialog before deleting posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confirm-delete-post-add-a-confirmation-dialog-before-deleting-posts/408504)
**Author:** [@scavin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/scavin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confirm-delete-post-add-a-confirmation-dialog-before-deleting-posts/408504 "2026-07-25T08:26:25Z")
:information\_source: Summary A lightweight theme component that asks for confirmation before deleting a post :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - scavin/discourse-confirm-delete · GitHub :question: Inst… --- ## [Auto Timestamp Title](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-timestamp-title/408420)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Smith](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andy_Smith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-timestamp-title/408420 "2026-07-25T08:24:02Z")
:information\_source: Summary Auto-fills the title of a new topic with a configurable timestamp (default YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss) the moment the composer opens. :eyeglasses: Preview Theme Creator … --- ## [Cannot change Post Ownership (Android/Chrome)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-change-post-ownership-android-chrome/408402)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-change-post-ownership-android-chrome/408402 "2026-07-25T07:35:10Z")
From post admin wrench. Try to type into combo box. Keyboard won’t remain up to allow me to specify a string to search on user (No issue on desktop nor iOS afaics) --- ## [Discourse Meetup at CCC Congress in Hamburg?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-meetup-at-ccc-congress-in-hamburg/389731)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Rother](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Thomas_Rother)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-meetup-at-ccc-congress-in-hamburg/389731 "2026-07-25T06:26:15Z")
i am currently discussing with @mae about options for a “get-to-know” meeting for Discourse instance operators and supporters in Europe. An “official” international Discourse meeting needs planning effort and preparation… --- ## [How to disable community DM emails to reduce costs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/408486)
**Author:** [@cshll](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cshll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/408486 "2026-07-25T02:00:29Z")
Every user in the community receives an email notification for each private message they get, which significantly increases the cost of my email server. I want to disable email notifications for all private messages, keeping only emails for summaries, registrations, logins, etc. --- ## [Reply to comment directly on WordPress vs. Linked to Discourse topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-to-comment-directly-on-wordpress-vs-linked-to-discourse-topic/408473)
**Author:** [@Temi\_Tayo\_from\_Selmore](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Temi_Tayo_from_Selmore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-to-comment-directly-on-wordpress-vs-linked-to-discourse-topic/408473 "2026-07-24T21:18:31Z")
Hi Everyone - I’ve just taken a trial with Discourse and set up WP-Discourse plugin. I thought th eplugin would allow my WordPress users to directly comment in my WordPress posts and have those comments show BOTH in Wo… --- ## [Change owner does not open keyboard on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-owner-does-not-open-keyboard-on-mobile/350956)
**Author:** [@tvavrda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tvavrda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-owner-does-not-open-keyboard-on-mobile/350956 "2026-07-24T21:06:37Z")
It is not possible to change a topic owner on mobile (PWA). Clicking into the field does not open a keyboard. --- ## [Frequent posters shown on Latest page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/frequent-posters-shown-on-latest-page/235281)
**Author:** [@curi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/curi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/frequent-posters-shown-on-latest-page/235281 "2026-07-24T19:58:17Z")
I’ve noticed multiple times that a recent and frequent poster in a topic doesn’t show up in the 5 icons on the latest page. Example: The middle 3 icons there say “frequent poster” if I hover my mouse (the left is the… --- ## [Missing text \`dashboard.problem.sidekiq\_check\`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-text-dashboard-problem-sidekiq-check/395969)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-text-dashboard-problem-sidekiq-check/395969 "2026-07-24T18:25:00Z")
I saw this on a forum today And I think Discourse is right: There is no dashboard.problem.sidekiq\_check. There are which are referenced here: But it seems Discourse refers to the name of that problem check instea… --- ## [Remove category description from create topic dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-category-description-from-create-topic-dropdown/408467)
**Author:** [@Damian\_Boon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Damian_Boon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-category-description-from-create-topic-dropdown/408467 "2026-07-24T17:25:09Z")
Is there anyway to remove the category description from the dropdown when selecting a new category --- ## [Custom sidebar section translations break after changing the site's default locale](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-sidebar-section-translations-break-after-changing-the-sites-default-locale/408327)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-sidebar-section-translations-break-after-changing-the-sites-default-locale/408327 "2026-07-24T16:35:56Z")
Hello :waving\_hand: \[EDGE CASE\] There is an issue with the translation/localization feature for Custom Sidebar Sections/Links. If a custom sidebar section or link is created while the site’s default locale setting is … --- ## [A new admin experience for RSS Polling](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-admin-experience-for-rss-polling/408181)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-admin-experience-for-rss-polling/408181 "2026-07-24T16:23:17Z")
The RSS Polling plugin has a fully rebuilt admin interface that makes it easier to configure feeds, validate them before they go live, and understand what’s happening with each poll. Note: On our hosting, the RSS Polli… --- ## [I’m tracking down the world’s best community builders. Here’s what I’ve learned so far](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-m-tracking-down-the-world-s-best-community-builders-here-s-what-i-ve-learned-so-far/405960)
**Author:** [@jawestenberg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jawestenberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-m-tracking-down-the-world-s-best-community-builders-here-s-what-i-ve-learned-so-far/405960 "2026-07-24T15:16:13Z")
In 2021, Paz Pisarski asked her network whether anyone else who builds communities felt this alone, and fifty people answered. They ate sushi in a deserted coworking space and found the loneliness was almost unanimous. … --- ## [Unable to access a basic group I created](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-access-a-basic-group-i-created/408447)
**Author:** [@CarlosC](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CarlosC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-access-a-basic-group-i-created/408447 "2026-07-24T15:01:00Z")
Hi, No matter the browser I use, I can’t access a community I made in May. I haven’t accessed it since then. I can see the community on id.discourse.com but I can’t access it by its xyz.discourse.group url. Instead I g… --- ## [Apply prioritize\_username\_in\_ux setting to the notification menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/apply-prioritize-username-in-ux-setting-to-the-notification-menu/408458)
**Author:** [@kddkd](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kddkd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/apply-prioritize-username-in-ux-setting-to-the-notification-menu/408458 "2026-07-24T14:57:16Z")
Currently, the site setting prioritize\_username\_in\_ux allows administrators to display full names instead of usernames in the main UI (e.g., in the post stream and user cards). However, this setting does not appear to af… --- ## [AI Embeddings Semantic Search returns 500 error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-embeddings-semantic-search-returns-500-error/408306)
**Author:** [@akanora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akanora)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-embeddings-semantic-search-returns-500-error/408306 "2026-07-24T12:19:32Z")
Hi everyone, I have “AI embeddings semantic search” enabled on my site, but whenever I try to search something, I get a 500 Internal Server Error and no results are returned. Regular search works fine when I disable tha… --- ## [Internal server when trying to send new user a personal message – where to start? ideas?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/internal-server-when-trying-to-send-new-user-a-personal-message-where-to-start-ideas/408243)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/internal-server-when-trying-to-send-new-user-a-personal-message-where-to-start-ideas/408243 "2026-07-24T09:07:44Z")
Hello, I just tried sending a personal message to a new user and upon submitting received an internal server error message, no other info. I tried again by clicking “send message” on that user’s profile card, same thing. … --- ## [⌨️ Do you use keyboard shortcuts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-use-keyboard-shortcuts/355021)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-use-keyboard-shortcuts/355021 "2026-07-24T08:49:40Z")
Discourse provides many keyboard shortcuts. You can see the list by typing ?. poll I try to learn and use keyboard shortcuts in many software, but the learning curve and laziness often hinder my will to do so. Also, I… --- ## [How to handle changing organizational roles, re. past mentions on the forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-handle-changing-organizational-roles-re-past-mentions-on-the-forum/408418)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-handle-changing-organizational-roles-re-past-mentions-on-the-forum/408418 "2026-07-24T08:29:38Z")
We have a situation where a long term volunteer is stepping down. Over several years in countless conversations they are mentioned as the person to talk to about X. I realize now that we probably should have originally … --- ## [Change "in reply to" when editing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-in-reply-to-when-editing/128953)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-in-reply-to-when-editing/128953 "2026-07-24T05:05:25Z")
Sometimes users accidentally reply to the wrong post. When that happens I often see them awkwardly apologize to the person they accidentally replied to, or delete their post just to recreate it replying to the correct pe… --- ## [Include date and time (and maybe location and description) in Oneboxes for Events](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-date-and-time-and-maybe-location-and-description-in-oneboxes-for-events/381681)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-date-and-time-and-maybe-location-and-description-in-oneboxes-for-events/381681 "2026-07-24T05:03:18Z")
At present, the Oneboxes for events are a bit meh. Basically, they are no different to regular topic Oneboxes, and don’t include the date, time, description, etc etc (unless put into the Topic Title as a workaround). He… --- ## [Add dividing lines to color scheme editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-dividing-lines-to-color-scheme-editor/408407)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_McIvor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Johnny_McIvor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-dividing-lines-to-color-scheme-editor/408407 "2026-07-23T22:54:44Z")
There are dividing lines all over the forum, and they each have to be re-colored individually. For example, the dividing lines separating modules in the hamburger menu. Can you add this to the color scheme editor? [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=32&state=tracking) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=34&state=tracking)