# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=79 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 80 --- ## [Data retention claims in default privacy topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-retention-claims-in-default-privacy-topic/206786)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-retention-claims-in-default-privacy-topic/206786 "2026-03-30T12:29:58Z")
The default privacy\_topic includes: Retain server logs containing the IP address of all requests to this server no more than 90 days. Retain the IP addresses associated with registered users and their posts no more… --- ## [Discourse Follow](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-follow/110579)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-follow/110579 "2026-03-30T12:17:04Z")
IMPORTANT WARNING: This plugin may affect whether laws that regulate social media apply to your forum. Consult legal for advice. :discourse2: Summary Discourse Follow allows users to follow other users, list… --- ## [Chinese category selection box and title input box are not aligned](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/399556)
**Author:** [@25w31b](https://meta.discourse.org/u/25w31b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/399556 "2026-03-30T11:14:01Z")
In the free plan forum, the category selector and title input field appear on the same line. When the category name is in Chinese, the category selector's height is several pixels taller than the title input field, resulting in visual misalignment. This issue does not occur with English categories. --- ## ["Image could not be loaded error" when click to zoom in](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-could-not-be-loaded-error-when-click-to-zoom-in/399548)
**Author:** [@sencagri](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sencagri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-could-not-be-loaded-error-when-click-to-zoom-in/399548 "2026-03-30T10:46:26Z")
You can check the website itself. When I click the picture I want to zoom in. It says “Image could not be loaded”. But when I click others picture and use arrow key to find the image I want there is no problem. I couldn’… --- ## [Ability to change channels and close in large window chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pouvoir-changer-de-canaux-et-de-fermer-en-grande-fenetre-chat/399495)
**Author:** [@gilles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pouvoir-changer-de-canaux-et-de-fermer-en-grande-fenetre-chat/399495 "2026-03-30T09:56:17Z")
I noticed that if I enlarge the chat window, I cannot switch channels or close the window directly because those elements are missing. We are forced to shrink the window to see these options. For info… --- ## [Google search console acceptedAnswer error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-search-console-acceptedanswer-error/399525)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-search-console-acceptedanswer-error/399525 "2026-03-30T09:23:49Z")
Continuing the discussion from Either 'acceptedAnswer' or 'suggestedAnswer' should be specified: I had this issue pop today suddenly after updating to this week’s latest build. Any thoughts as to why it suddenly start… --- ## [Understanding Discourse release channels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-discourse-release-channels/264400)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-discourse-release-channels/264400 "2023-05-09T13:39:21Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains the different types of Discourse releases and how different channels are used for updates. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Release channels Discourse has four prim… --- ## [Question about group mentions in a private category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-group-mentions-in-a-private-category/399539)
**Author:** [@R23D\_Printing](https://meta.discourse.org/u/R23D_Printing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-group-mentions-in-a-private-category/399539 "2026-03-30T07:22:55Z")
I have a private category that is set to Admin only. It is where I create weekly announcements or other posts that I want to schedule. I will publish the topic in there, and then use the “Set topic timer” to publish when… --- ## [Handling split-horizon / split-view DNS while on our hosting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/handling-split-horizon-split-view-dns-while-on-our-hosting/121902)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/handling-split-horizon-split-view-dns-while-on-our-hosting/121902 "2019-07-02T15:57:01Z")
Sometimes even after correctly configuring DNS for your new Discourse site hosted with us: You still cannot access the site and only reach an error page: If this persists for a while (nameservers will cache negat… --- ## [How do root level links work?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-root-level-links-work/399520)
**Author:** [@paco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/paco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-root-level-links-work/399520 "2026-03-29T23:46:32Z")
Out of the box, Discourse comes with a few convenience links: /faq and /privacy and /about. It isn’t obvious how they work. They seem to be topics in the staff channel, which is normally not visible to non-logged-in use… --- ## [Review and update topics related to FAQ & Guidelines links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/review-and-update-topics-related-to-faq-guidelines-links/397938)
**Author:** [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/review-and-update-topics-related-to-faq-guidelines-links/397938 "2026-03-29T23:25:49Z")
Hmmmm, it does? I don’t see an FAQ link in the sidebar – that was deprecated. The Guidelines link goes to Guidelines - Discourse Meta. --- ## [Do you offer yearly billing options?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-offer-yearly-billing-options/306415)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-offer-yearly-billing-options/306415 "2024-05-01T23:39:24Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to change your billing cycle from monthly to yearly/annual payments for your Discourse hosted plan. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Admin Summary Discourse hosted plans … --- ## [Celebrating 2 years of my Instance :discourse:](https://meta.discourse.org/t/celebrating-2-years-of-my-instance/399423)
**Author:** [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/celebrating-2-years-of-my-instance/399423 "2026-03-29T22:30:54Z")
On April 3rd, 2024, Segredin was born from a conversation among friends and a desire to create something authentic. Looking back today, we celebrate not just 2 years of being online, but the construction of a safe harbor… --- ## [Is there a way to print a single post in a topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-print-a-single-post-in-a-topic/258689)
**Author:** [@MikeNolan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MikeNolan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-print-a-single-post-in-a-topic/258689 "2026-03-29T22:13:24Z")
Is there a way to print a single post in a topic, rather than the entire topic? --- ## [Tiny category image](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tiny-category-image/380837)
**Author:** [@marvi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/marvi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tiny-category-image/380837 "2026-03-29T20:43:52Z")
We have recently added logo images to some of our category and they originally looked great, taking up the full vertical space, but have now become small without us changing any settings. I appreciate any help on this! … --- ## [Create a Data Explorer query using the API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-a-data-explorer-query-using-the-api/394388)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-a-data-explorer-query-using-the-api/394388 "2026-03-29T19:46:03Z")
Create a Data Explorer query with the API :bookmark: This how-to guide explains how to create a Data Explorer query using the Discourse API. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Prerequisites B… --- ## [Plugin Cleaner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-cleaner/399505)
**Author:** [@canbekcan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/canbekcan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-cleaner/399505 "2026-03-29T19:20:26Z")
:information\_source: Summary Safely scans, audits, and cleans orphaned database residue left behind by uninstalled plugins. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link GitHub - canbekcan/discourse-plugin-cleaner · G… --- ## [Unable to download js attachment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-download-js-attachment/180671)
**Author:** [@MuhammadSaqib](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MuhammadSaqib)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-download-js-attachment/180671 "2026-03-29T14:56:52Z")
I am getting exactly the same error as this question i.e I can upload js files after allowing it in the settings but when I try to download it, the url in the browser changes to the js file url and " The change you wante… --- ## [AliExpress affiliate plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/aliexpress-affiliate-plugin/340991)
**Author:** [@Overgrow](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Overgrow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/aliexpress-affiliate-plugin/340991 "2026-03-29T13:05:27Z")
Hey everyone, I wanted to explore whether there’s interest in an AliExpress affiliate plugin for Discourse. The concept is pretty straightforward: it would help forum admins seamlessly integrate their AliExpress affilia… --- ## [How to set up fine-grained admin permissions or limit export capability?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-up-fine-grained-admin-permissions-or-limit-export-capability/399510)
**Author:** [@bmind](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bmind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-up-fine-grained-admin-permissions-or-limit-export-capability/399510 "2026-03-29T09:42:49Z")
Hello dear community, is there any possibility to set up an environment variable so that it would not be possible through the admin dashboard UI? Is there any possibility to limit what UX allows admins to do? I want to … --- ## [Formatting toolbar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-toolbar/40649)
**Author:** [@Steven](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steven)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-toolbar/40649 "2026-03-29T09:17:37Z")
Add some formatting options to your discourse posts : center a text or an image, align to the right, justify, colors, underline, etc. It’s easy to use and it will provide some options to embellish your posts. --- ## [Will Discourse officially release an official openclaw skill?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-openclaw-skill/398771)
**Author:** [@sniper756](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sniper756)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-openclaw-skill/398771 "2026-03-28T17:58:00Z")
Set up an API for Discourse user A to perform forum operations via OpenClaw. Feature examples: 1. Instruct OpenClaw, and user A will perform actions within their forum permission scope. 2. For articles authorized for republication, send an article link to OpenClaw and have it post to a specific section of the forum and set the appropriate tags. User A will then publish the content from the link to a specific section of the Discourse forum, noting the source of the article. This feature can be used to efficiently build a knowledge base. --- ## [Tag Intersection Navigator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-intersection-navigator/368815)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-intersection-navigator/368815 "2026-03-28T14:09:23Z")
:information\_source: Summary A Discourse plugin that extends the Tag Intersections interface to provide an improved experience for navigating combinations of tags :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://… --- ## [Opinions on the forum I've built](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opinions-on-the-forum-ive-built/399434)
**Author:** [@codixer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codixer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opinions-on-the-forum-ive-built/399434 "2026-03-28T11:29:23Z")
So this is an more interesting one, I’ve gotten interested in a game called “Resonite“ and after some smaller community discussion, finally decided “Hey, discord is getting into trouble, seo is non-existent, lets make a … --- ## [Forum cannot recognize alternate email from Discourse ID](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id/398181)
**Author:** [@25w31b](https://meta.discourse.org/u/25w31b)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id/398181 "2026-03-28T11:19:56Z")
When I log in or register on the forum using Discourse ID, the forum only recognizes the primary email and not the secondary email. On regular forums (like this Discourse Meta), the secondary email needs to be added manually, but on free-hosted forums, I cannot manually add or change the email address because the forum displays a 404 error when I try to verify the email address. --- ## [Autocomplete overrides first choice when searching for category + tag, or tag + tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/autocomplete-overrides-first-choice-when-searching-for-category-tag-or-tag-tag/294830)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/autocomplete-overrides-first-choice-when-searching-for-category-tag-or-tag-tag/294830 "2026-03-28T09:21:25Z")
Is here a possibility to start the search for "#ux #top-contributors-sidebar" without finishing the whole tag? Or is it possible to search for that with the interface? (of course I could press enter) --- ## [Unstable software - constantly breaking update processes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unstable-software-constantly-breaking-update-processes/399468)
**Author:** [@michaelh0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/michaelh0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unstable-software-constantly-breaking-update-processes/399468 "2026-03-28T01:04:24Z")
Every few months, I run into random issues like this: Not always the same. This past month it was this issue. 2-3 months ago, it was some other issue caused by untested changes being merged that broke the web-based up… --- ## [Releasing a Open Source Forum App for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/releasing-a-open-source-forum-app-for-discourse/398997)
**Author:** [@forumcopilot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/forumcopilot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/releasing-a-open-source-forum-app-for-discourse/398997 "2026-03-27T23:10:00Z")
Hello, I wonder if anyone are looking for an open source mobile app template for Discourse? We are finishing one for xenForo, and are thinking of making it available on Discourse. Is it something you guys are interested… --- ## [Getting rid of the big red banner, how?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-rid-of-the-big-red-banner-how/399461)
**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-rid-of-the-big-red-banner-how/399461 "2026-03-27T20:17:21Z")
Hi, any way to hide the big red banner once I read it as an admin? Thanks. --- ## [Chat Sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-sidebar/298829)
**Author:** [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-sidebar/298829 "2026-03-27T20:17:00Z")
:information\_source: Summary Opens automatically and displays the chat like a sidebar, as long as space exists, and takes advantage of the height :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - Arkshine/discourse-ch… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=78) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=80)