# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=34&state=tracking [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [Improvements to Topic Voting: Voting access, notification prompts, and Hot sorting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improvements-to-topic-voting-voting-access-notification-prompts-and-hot-sorting/401156)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improvements-to-topic-voting-voting-access-notification-prompts-and-hot-sorting/401156 "2026-07-23T22:15:49Z")
In parallel with our recent improvements to make it easier to create an ideas category, we’ve made a number of other updates to the Topic Voting plugin to create a better member experience. :ballot\_box: Voting button is… --- ## [TypeError when submitting a flag with custom content (require\_message flags)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typeerror-when-submitting-a-flag-with-custom-content-require-message-flags/403133)
**Author:** [@cuo\_wu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cuo_wu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typeerror-when-submitting-a-flag-with-custom-content-require-message-flags/403133 "2026-07-23T17:46:00Z")
Bug Description When a user selects a flag type that requires a custom message (e.g. notify\_moderators, notify\_user, or any admin-created custom flag with “Require message” enabled), fills in the message, and submits — … --- ## [Making post images more accessible with Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-post-images-more-accessible-with-discourse-ai/408323)
**Author:** [@nat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-post-images-more-accessible-with-discourse-ai/408323 "2026-07-23T14:09:25Z")
In 2024 (link), we introduced AI image captions in Discourse AI. It was useful especially for accessibility and relied on people remembering to click “Caption with AI” when writing a post. We’ve now reworked image capti… --- ## [Inserting date/time into new topic's title field (ie, right here \> !)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inserting-date-time-into-new-topics-title-field-ie-right-here/270201)
**Author:** [@meave](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meave)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inserting-date-time-into-new-topics-title-field-ie-right-here/270201 "2026-07-23T12:33:14Z")
Is that possible ? Could there be an “insert date/time” button (date picker) for the thread/topic’s title field ? --- ## [Dropping keyBoardAccessoryView on iOS DiscourseHub](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dropping-keyboardaccessoryview-on-ios-discoursehub/408353)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dropping-keyboardaccessoryview-on-ios-discoursehub/408353 "2026-07-23T11:30:38Z")
A small update for our iOS DiscourseHub users. What As a first low-hanging fruit part of an ongoing effort to increase the mobile composer experience, which lacks (writing) space\[1\], we are experimenting with removing… --- ## [I can't upload photo after setting Cloudflare R2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-upload-photo-after-setting-cloudflare-r2/408303)
**Author:** [@haha](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-upload-photo-after-setting-cloudflare-r2/408303 "2026-07-23T11:04:56Z")
Hello everyone, thanks for your time. After setting Cloudflare R2 on my discourse, I can’t upload photo in creating topic, here is my setting: I confirm I use the Account API Tokens(it’s active), not User … --- ## [\[Showcase\] RSVP Speed Reader & Document Library for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/showcase-rsvp-speed-reader-document-library-for-discourse/408264)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/showcase-rsvp-speed-reader-document-library-for-discourse/408264 "2026-07-23T09:07:02Z")
Hello :waving\_hand: I’ve been working on a custom RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) Speed Reader integration designed for Discourse platforms. It allows users to upload, manage, and read their e-books or documents… --- ## [Chat notification settings have moved](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-notification-settings-have-moved/408334)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-notification-settings-have-moved/408334 "2026-07-23T06:41:25Z")
We’ve consolidated chat notification settings into the main Notifications preferences page, where they belong. Previously, if you wanted to control how you were notified about chat messages, you had to navigate to a sep… --- ## [Empower the SQL helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/empower-the-sql-helper/366949)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/empower-the-sql-helper/366949 "2026-07-23T02:43:01Z")
Continuing the discussion from Creating custom AI Bot personas: It would be super helpful to have this bot enabled to actually open Data Explorer and run the query it suggests. --- ## [Data Explorer 🤝 AI - Generate Data Explorer queries with AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-ai-generate-data-explorer-queries-with-ai/408227)
**Author:** [@nat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-ai-generate-data-explorer-queries-with-ai/408227 "2026-07-23T02:34:03Z")
After some testing and refinements for Data Explorer, we are now happy to share that you can make use of Discourse AI to generate Data Explorer queries from right within the plugin. Here’s a quick run through … --- ## [Can't get the AI plugin enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-get-the-ai-plugin-enabled/406240)
**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-get-the-ai-plugin-enabled/406240 "2026-07-23T01:37:50Z")
Hi, Originally I did not want the AI plugin enabled so I turned it off and now I may try experiementing with it. However, I can’t get it to work and I’ve followed all the steps below from a Documentation topic. Som… --- ## [Backup discourse from the command line](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backup-discourse-from-the-command-line/64364)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backup-discourse-from-the-command-line/64364 "2026-07-23T00:28:56Z")
:bookmark: This guide covers how to back up and restore your Discourse site using command line tools, specifically designed for self-hosted environments. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator … --- ## [Discourse Captcha](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-captcha/291383)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-captcha/291383 "2026-07-22T22:46:52Z")
:discourse: Summary Discourse Captcha adds CAPTCHA challenge support to the local sign-up form, with support for multiple providers including hCaptcha and reCAPTCHA. :open\_book: Install guide This plugin i… --- ## [How to add a user to a conversation in a chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/comment-faire-pour-ajouter-un-utilisateur-a-une-conversation-dans-un-chat/408277)
**Author:** [@gilles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/comment-faire-pour-ajouter-un-utilisateur-a-une-conversation-dans-un-chat/408277 "2026-07-22T21:50:17Z")
Hello community, I am looking for instructions on how to add a user to an existing DM conversation. I see that it is possible to create a new group including this user, but the problem is… --- ## [Show both OP and last reply on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-both-op-and-last-reply-on-mobile/267944)
**Author:** [@Lhc\_fl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lhc_fl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-both-op-and-last-reply-on-mobile/267944 "2026-07-22T19:29:50Z")
:information\_source: Summary This component show topic OP and last reply on mobile :eyeglasses: Preview Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Lhcfl/discourse-mobile-topic-op-and-last-reply (github.c… --- ## [Warn admins/tl4 when replying to closed topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/warn-admins-tl4-when-replying-to-closed-topics/83912)
**Author:** [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/warn-admins-tl4-when-replying-to-closed-topics/83912 "2026-07-22T18:57:50Z")
Admin Warnings Theme Component https://github.com/davidtaylorhq/discourse-admin-warnings When admins click ‘reply’ on a closed topic, they will be warned. This helps to prevent admins accidentally continuing a closed/ar… --- ## [Allow configuring the Telegram Bot API base URL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-configuring-the-telegram-bot-api-base-url/408154)
**Author:** [@Oniel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Oniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-configuring-the-telegram-bot-api-base-url/408154 "2026-07-22T15:28:11Z")
The Telegram provider in the Discourse Chat Integration plugin currently sends all requests directly to https://api.telegram.org. In some countries and hosting environments, Telegram is blocked or unavailable at the net… --- ## [How to translate items added via "Edit Custom Section" and Theme \?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-translate-items-added-via-edit-custom-section-and-theme-head/407503)
**Author:** [@akanora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akanora)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-translate-items-added-via-edit-custom-section-and-theme-head/407503 "2026-07-22T15:05:50Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to make my forum fully compatible with multiple languages, but I am not sure how to translate the custom text elements I have added to the UI. As you can see in the screenshot: Left Sid… --- ## [Current Projects - July 2026](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-projects-july-2026/408220)
**Author:** [@rishabh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-projects-july-2026/408220 "2026-07-22T14:57:50Z")
Current Projects - July 2026 Welcome to Current Projects, a monthly newsletter about what we’re currently working on at Discourse. Your questions and feedback are welcome! Recently finished Introducing the Discourse F… --- ## [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.. --- ## [Versatile Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner/109133)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner/109133 "2026-07-22T12:19:10Z")
:discourse: Summary Versatile Banner adds a customizable banner to your site. :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://github.com/discourse/disco… --- ## [Plugin to add “noindex” to categories and the posts within those categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-to-add-noindex-to-categories-and-the-posts-within-those-categories/408232)
**Author:** [@Spacebom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Spacebom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-to-add-noindex-to-categories-and-the-posts-within-those-categories/408232 "2026-07-22T09:23:51Z")
I’ve created a plugin that lets you add “noindex” to categories and the posts within those categories. We’ve released it under the AGPL v3, and you can find it here: GitHub - aldeapucela/discourse-categories-noindex: Pl… --- ## [Feature request: make it possible to translate custom sidebar links and sections](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-make-it-possible-to-translate-custom-sidebar-links-and-sections/299871)
**Author:** [@manuel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manuel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-make-it-possible-to-translate-custom-sidebar-links-and-sections/299871 "2026-07-22T04:52:55Z")
I have a sidebar with a custom link in the global section (Bienvenido) and an entire custom section (Participa) with various links. Is there a way to translate these links and section headings for a different user locale… --- ## [Moving conversations from chat to topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moving-conversations-from-chat-to-topics/253209)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moving-conversations-from-chat-to-topics/253209 "2026-07-21T23:28:28Z")
When a conversation that starts in chat is worth continuing in a topic, what are the best ways to go about doing that currently? What could be done to make it easier for people to make that transition more naturally whe… --- ## [Is there a simple way to not strip leading spaces and other formatting in a poem?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-simple-way-to-not-strip-leading-spaces-and-other-formatting-in-a-poem/407991)
**Author:** [@pinetree1111](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pinetree1111)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-simple-way-to-not-strip-leading-spaces-and-other-formatting-in-a-poem/407991 "2026-07-21T23:49:37Z")
I am hosting in a discourse group, testing for the gene keys community and a participant asked about allowing formatting in poetry. The FAQ on formatting describes HTML and other coding options, but these are not simple … --- ## [Topic Cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-cards/296048)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-cards/296048 "2026-07-21T21:30:45Z")
:discourse2: Summary Topic Cards restyle the topic list to display as cards with a thumbnail :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository https://github.com/disco… --- ## [How do you manage flags on non-human posts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-you-manage-flags-on-non-human-posts/372598)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-you-manage-flags-on-non-human-posts/372598 "2026-07-21T18:28:48Z")
Flags on non-human posts such as those from system, Discobot, or AI bots do not appear in the review queue. I am interested in how you handle them. Primarily, I’m curious about how you ensure they aren’t missed. After a… --- ## [MD Topic List Mobile component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/md-topic-list-mobile-component/146341)
**Author:** [@Steven](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steven)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/md-topic-list-mobile-component/146341 "2026-07-21T17:10:50Z")
After my work on a little redesign on the topic list pages on desktop, I worked a bit on a mobile version with some similar ideas like a bigger room for the titles of the topics, a second line with more information an… --- ## [Why do numerical tags fail in the composer when ID exists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-do-numerical-tags-fail-in-the-composer-when-id-exists/407955)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-do-numerical-tags-fail-in-the-composer-when-id-exists/407955 "2026-07-21T16:44:22Z")
When I try to create a numerical tag, i.e. 2026, it works, if there isn’t a tag using same ID 2026. If that ID is in use, I get that tag instead of 2026. I’m quite sure that is an old bug, that is fixed at some point. O… --- ## [Title has already been used (in a secure category)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-has-already-been-used-in-a-secure-category/123047)
**Author:** [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-has-already-been-used-in-a-secure-category/123047 "2026-07-21T15:07:39Z")
The duplicate topic title check doesn’t take into account whether the original title is that of a topic in a private category and it probably should. [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=33&state=tracking) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=35&state=tracking)