# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=39&state=tracking [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [How Discourse ID works](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-discourse-id-works/379565)
**Author:** [@rishabh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-discourse-id-works/379565 "2026-07-13T14:26:21Z")
What is Discourse ID? Discourse ID provides a faster login experience across participating Discourse sites so you don’t have to create separate logins for each Discourse you visit and you can join any participating Disco… --- ## [Allow emojis directly after a Chinese character](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-for-emojis-directly-after-a-chinese-letter/93911)
**Author:** [@zyouchi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zyouchi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-for-emojis-directly-after-a-chinese-letter/93911 "2026-07-13T13:54:17Z")
If we post two pictograms consecutively, one pictogram is not displayed as shown in the picture below. Is there a solution? --- ## [Emoticon to emoji conversion should be a user preference, not site-wide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emoticon-to-emoji-conversion-should-be-a-user-preference-not-site-wide/407255)
**Author:** [@0cjs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/0cjs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emoticon-to-emoji-conversion-should-be-a-user-preference-not-site-wide/407255 "2026-07-13T13:40:40Z")
I hear from a little bird that there is a site-wide preference that can be set to force automatic conversion of emoji (e.g., :-)) to emoticons (e.g. :slight\_smile: ). This site appears to have that preference off, which … --- ## [Deleting multiple users in bulk](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-multiple-users-in-bulk/345785)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-multiple-users-in-bulk/345785 "2026-07-13T12:27:23Z")
Discourse provides two powerful features for managing users at scale: searching for multiple users at once and deleting them in bulk. These features are especially useful for support workflows where you have a list of u… --- ## [After upgrade every component is broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-upgrade-every-component-is-broken/407431)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-upgrade-every-component-is-broken/407431 "2026-07-13T10:48:26Z")
I just did ./launcher rebuild without any errors and now I get admin-warning from every component. Safe-mode doesn’t help here, meaning plugins don’t affect. Discourse doesn’t show any new error in the log (just long… --- ## [Add custom section name and link fields are behaving unexpected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-custom-section-name-and-link-fields-are-behaving-unexpected/407235)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-custom-section-name-and-link-fields-are-behaving-unexpected/407235 "2026-07-13T09:00:36Z")
Sorry about the bad title, not sure what to call it! When there is text in one of the fields in the add custom section interface, it is impossible to select it. Not only that, but it is impossible to place the cursor an… --- ## [Tag Style Tool](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-style-tool/397885)
**Author:** [@jdc20181](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jdc20181)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-style-tool/397885 "2026-07-13T02:29:47Z")
:information\_source: Summary Tag Style Tool allows you to customize the appearance of tags. :eyeglasses: Preview To be filled in :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository TagStyleTool on Github :question: Install G… --- ## [My AI bot does not reply to DMs but does reply to mentions in topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-ai-bot-does-not-reply-to-dms-but-does-reply-to-mentions-in-topics/407403)
**Author:** [@kgreed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kgreed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-ai-bot-does-not-reply-to-dms-but-does-reply-to-mentions-in-topics/407403 "2026-07-12T21:57:48Z")
I enabled the AI Plugin with Claude Sonnet 5 When I @Mention it in a topic it responds but there is no DM response. --- ## [New installer works well, but one hostname gave me fits](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-installer-works-well-but-one-hostname-gave-me-fits/407204)
**Author:** [@philh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/philh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-installer-works-well-but-one-hostname-gave-me-fits/407204 "2026-07-11T23:01:44Z")
First, appreciation where it is due: the new installer is a big improvement. When it works, which is most of the time, it is a much friendlier path than the older manual flow, and I am able to get clean installs through … --- ## [Drag & Drop Upload + File Previews for AI Bot Conversations page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drag-drop-upload-file-previews-for-ai-bot-conversations-page/407336)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drag-drop-upload-file-previews-for-ai-bot-conversations-page/407336 "2026-07-11T18:57:19Z")
:information\_source: Summary Drag & Drop Upload + File Previews for AI Bot Conversations page :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - VaperinaDEV/drag-drop-upload-file-previews-ai-bot-page: Drag & Drop Uploa… --- ## [Special account for document authoring](https://meta.discourse.org/t/special-account-for-document-authoring/407322)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/special-account-for-document-authoring/407322 "2026-07-11T11:08:55Z")
My community has a lot of documentation. Until now (while we’re on Facebook) it was on Google Docs with no explicit author. We’re moving it to Discourse and I’m wondering who to set as the author of those topics. I wrot… --- ## [Plugin for animated stickers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-for-animated-stickers/123212)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-for-animated-stickers/123212 "2026-07-11T10:25:41Z")
Discourse could have a plugin that adds a new emoji picker for animated stickers. There is a open format where animated stickers can be defined by a json file called lottiefiles. Lottie is a library for Android, iOS, … --- ## [Discourse Math](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-math/65770)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-math/65770 "2026-07-11T09:27:43Z")
:discourse2: Summary Discourse Math uses MathJax (default) or KaTeX to render maths in your Discourse forum. :open\_book: Install Guide This plugin is bundled with Discourse core. There is no need to insta… --- ## [Is there a way to make user searches for specific keywords return friendly tips?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/405163)
**Author:** [@AkarinLiu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AkarinLiu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/405163 "2026-07-11T05:57:41Z")
I want to display a warm reminder when users search for specific keywords, similar to the suicide prevention reminders shown by Bilibili or search engines in mainland China. Is there a way to achieve this? --- ## [Reply Template](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-template/162373)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 9:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-template/162373 "2025-11-02T09:55:49Z")
:discourse2: Summary Reply Template will let you easily reuse part of a post in a reply or a new topic. :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://… --- ## [Likes pop up stays on page after you click an avatar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-pop-up-stays-on-page-after-you-click-an-avatar/407035)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-pop-up-stays-on-page-after-you-click-an-avatar/407035 "2026-07-10T19:20:43Z")
See video. Reproduced on Meta, Firefox Nightly 154.0a1 (2026-07-03) linux. Does not happen if you are scrolled down on the page at all. To reproduce: visit any topic click the likes (can not scroll at all on th… --- ## [Move Language Selector to Sidebar Footer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-language-selector-to-sidebar-footer/407250)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-language-selector-to-sidebar-footer/407250 "2026-07-10T17:50:28Z")
:information\_source: Summary Move Language Selector to Sidebar Footer :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - VaperinaDEV/move-language-selector-to-sidebar-footer: This theme component relocates the header l… --- ## [How to install plugins without using a third-party host?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009)
**Author:** [@Willy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Willy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009 "2026-07-10T15:31:06Z")
Okay, so if I already have a well-developed plugin in development mode, how do I move that plugin to production without relying on third-party services? Is there even a way to do that? --- ## [Feature request: Limit topic translation to specific categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-limit-topic-translation-to-specific-categories/392993)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-limit-topic-translation-to-specific-categories/392993 "2026-07-10T13:14:24Z")
Hey guys our use case: We are German forum, but we have EN-speaking advertising clients. Hence it would be great to be able to limit topic localizations to specific categories only. --- ## [Potential silent dropped edits when under race condition](https://meta.discourse.org/t/potential-silent-dropped-edits-when-under-race-condition/407264)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/potential-silent-dropped-edits-when-under-race-condition/407264 "2026-07-10T12:54:12Z")
Continuing the discussion from Prevent diffing against a stale snapshot or position: I don’t know if my experience is related because i don’t have this Shared Edits plugin, but i experienced a dropped edit on request w… --- ## [Integrate shared DataExplorer reports into the UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integrate-shared-dataexplorer-reports-into-the-ui/407234)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integrate-shared-dataexplorer-reports-into-the-ui/407234 "2026-07-10T06:46:41Z")
I’d really like to see a better interface for non-admin users to view DataExplorer reports. Currently, if moderators want to see reports I have made for them they have to go to the moderators group page and find the pro… --- ## [Configure a custom sidebar link to open in a new tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-a-custom-sidebar-link-to-open-in-a-new-tab/267004)
**Author:** [@kinetiksoft](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kinetiksoft)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-a-custom-sidebar-link-to-open-in-a-new-tab/267004 "2026-07-10T05:58:41Z")
Is it possible to make custom section link go \_blank in order to be opened in a new tab? There are many theme components providing this ability too --- ## [Improve convenience in setting of auto-grid less than 3 images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-convenience-in-setting-of-auto-grid-less-than-3-images/406731)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-convenience-in-setting-of-auto-grid-less-than-3-images/406731 "2026-07-10T05:58:34Z")
Configurable minimum image count for automatic image grids I have run into a limitation with the automatic image grid feature. At the moment, the auto-grid behaviour appears to be controlled by the site setting for auto… --- ## [Disabled Uncategorized shows in category dropdowns](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabled-uncategorized-shows-in-category-dropdowns/370541)
**Author:** [@manuel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manuel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabled-uncategorized-shows-in-category-dropdowns/370541 "2026-07-10T05:24:21Z")
Is this back in it’s latest form? It’s disabled and all: But shows in various category dropdowns. Probably not such an issue on the backend, but it’s also suggested in search: --- ## [How to Regain Access to Inactive Group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-regain-access-to-inactive-group/407197)
**Author:** [@BayResistance](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BayResistance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-regain-access-to-inactive-group/407197 "2026-07-09T22:50:02Z")
One of the communities I’ve been trying to set up says that it is inactive. I’ve logged in and updated settings and edited guidelines in the past few weeks, but there haven’t been any new posts in 3 months since we’re no… --- ## [Update default FAQ language](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-default-faq-language/407143)
**Author:** [@Mireille\_Coilhac](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mireille_Coilhac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-default-faq-language/407143 "2026-07-09T22:18:31Z")
Comment faire pour que FAQ/Guidelines soit visble par défaut en français sur noter forum Discourse ? Merci. --- ## [Add RFC 5005 support to Discourse RSS feeds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-rfc-5005-support-to-discourse-rss-feeds/407218)
**Author:** [@matthewruzzi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/matthewruzzi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-rfc-5005-support-to-discourse-rss-feeds/407218 "2026-07-09T21:00:11Z")
Currently Discourse RSS feeds only include the latest 25 items. It would be nice to have an option to allow accessing older items in RSS using RFC 5005. --- ## [Introducing the new Starter Plan!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-the-new-starter-plan/326214)
**Author:** [@rishabh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-the-new-starter-plan/326214 "2026-07-09T19:47:04Z")
We’re excited to announce the new Starter plan, the easiest and fastest way to launch a community with Discourse. Starter offers public or private sites with unlimited members at $20 a month! This is a companion discus… --- ## [Homepage Feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/homepage-feature/144264)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/homepage-feature/144264 "2026-07-09T18:31:50Z")
:discourse2: Summary Homepage Feature features up to 5 topics with images on your community’s homepage. :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://… --- ## [Accept paste input during installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/accept-paste-input-during-installation/404191)
**Author:** [@JustinZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JustinZ)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/accept-paste-input-during-installation/404191 "2026-07-09T18:28:08Z")
I’d like to see the installer accept pasted input. Typing a 32 character password by hand with no visual feedback was not fun during setup. [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=38&state=tracking) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=40&state=tracking)