# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=99&state=tracking [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 100 --- ## [Allow editing PM after creating it to make it a warning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-editing-pm-after-creating-it-to-make-it-a-warning/381142)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-editing-pm-after-creating-it-to-make-it-a-warning/381142 "2026-02-26T21:59:11Z")
I had a PM exchange with someone today on meta and after the fact would like that PM to be registered as a warning, with user note and indicator on user card and profile for future travellers. I was not sure yet when I s… --- ## [How to preserve seo equity when merging multiple threads?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-preserve-seo-equity-when-merging-multiple-threads/396497)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Hsia](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jason_Hsia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-preserve-seo-equity-when-merging-multiple-threads/396497 "2026-02-26T20:42:27Z")
If I understand correctly, when merging threads, the source threads are deleted and their content is copied to the destination thread. This means the view count and search engine impressions (e.g., Google) are lost along… --- ## [Shouldn't unlisted topics be excluded from "Related"?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shouldnt-unlisted-topics-be-excluded-from-related/397174)
**Author:** [@ToddZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ToddZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shouldnt-unlisted-topics-be-excluded-from-related/397174 "2026-02-26T18:44:39Z")
Unlisted topics are excluded from search results, for good reason. But they are showing up in the Related tab below a topic, where they’re not very useful either: ▶ example --- ## [Digest UI should be hidden on free plan](https://meta.discourse.org/t/digest-ui-should-be-hidden-on-free-plan/396673)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/digest-ui-should-be-hidden-on-free-plan/396673 "2026-02-26T18:13:32Z")
If digests are disabled (which the announcement post says so) and generation is disabled then I feel like this UI should be hidden to avoid confusion. It doesn’t seem to make anything and sending a test email does nothin… --- ## [An error displayed on the search page under the official meta Chinese language setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/meta/396757)
**Author:** [@sniper756](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sniper756)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/meta/396757 "2026-02-26T16:30:22Z")
It works fine in English mode, but there is a display issue in Chinese mode. Here is the English display Here is the Chinese language display --- ## [Discourse User Location](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-user-location/392003)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-user-location/392003 "2026-01-20T08:29:47Z")
User Location plugin Inspired by X About this Account, this plugin shows the country of registration and the country of login on user card and user profile. :information\_source: Summary shows the country of r… --- ## [Finding subcategories via the category dropdown in the topic list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-subcategories-via-the-category-dropdown-in-the-topic-list/397016)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-subcategories-via-the-category-dropdown-in-the-topic-list/397016 "2026-02-26T15:49:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from Updating how categories are organized on Meta: Currently, in the topic list, we only show top level categories in the category dropdown: In some conditions, a search field appears, where … --- ## [How do I stop someone from spamming "Trending Search Terms"?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-stop-someone-from-spamming-trending-search-terms/110706)
**Author:** [@snakeninny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/snakeninny)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-stop-someone-from-spamming-trending-search-terms/110706 "2026-02-26T14:56:28Z")
I don’t know why they’re doing this and what do they want. Any ideas? Thanks! --- ## [Disabling thumbnails on mobile breaks mobile view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-thumbnails-on-mobile-breaks-mobile-view/397136)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-thumbnails-on-mobile-breaks-mobile-view/397136 "2026-02-21T19:34:38Z")
Disabling thumbnails on mobile breaks the site. It basically enlarges all the photos on mobile by unchecking the don’t display on mobile. Also a cool feature would be to have large thumbnails on mobile akin to X.com whe… --- ## [Use of H1 vs. H2 headings in composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-of-h1-vs-h2-headings-in-composer/397100)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-of-h1-vs-h2-headings-in-composer/397100 "2026-02-26T12:48:16Z")
when using a first-level markdown heading (#) in a topic will that result in h1 or h2 in the HTML output? --- ## [User cards opened from the like list shifts to the top left of the page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-cards-opened-from-the-like-list-shifts-to-the-top-left-of-the-page/397122)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-cards-opened-from-the-like-list-shifts-to-the-top-left-of-the-page/397122 "2026-02-26T11:43:49Z")
Open the like user list Click an avatar, which opens the user card When the cursor is moved away from the avatar icon, or if the user card appears in front the icon, the user card shifts to the top left of the page --- ## [\[PAID\] Senior Discourse Developer – Infrastructure, SSO & Accessibility](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-senior-discourse-developer-infrastructure-sso-accessibility/396977)
**Author:** [@Max\_Schwab](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Max_Schwab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-senior-discourse-developer-infrastructure-sso-accessibility/396977 "2026-02-26T11:17:48Z")
The Project We are looking for a senior-level freelancer to stabilize and optimize our Discourse community. We have a backlog of technical debt, migration errors, and specific tracking requirements. We work on a per-tick… --- ## [Display subcategory tags in categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-subcategory-tags-in-categories/396444)
**Author:** [@hellekin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hellekin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-subcategory-tags-in-categories/396444 "2026-02-26T10:40:48Z")
When I filter a category on a tag, I would like to see the topics tagged with the chosen one in the subcategories as well, because right now the filter exists in the drop down but if it’s only used in subcategories, the … --- ## [Performing bulk actions as a moderator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/performing-bulk-actions-as-a-moderator/272832)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/performing-bulk-actions-as-a-moderator/272832 "2023-09-03T19:51:54Z")
:bookmark: This reference guide describes the types of bulk actions available for moderators and site admins to perform on topics through the Discourse UI. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Moderator or Admini… --- ## [Error on login page about SMTP server not being configured](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-on-login-page-about-smtp-server-not-being-configured/396943)
**Author:** [@R23D\_Printing](https://meta.discourse.org/u/R23D_Printing)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-on-login-page-about-smtp-server-not-being-configured/396943 "2026-02-26T10:20:02Z")
I just noticed this error message on my login page: All outgoing email is disabled because no SMTP server has been configured. No emails of any kind can be sent. When i check Admin\>Email Settings, I see this: I can… --- ## [Display full name not username when attributing quote in RTE](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-full-name-not-username-when-attributing-quote-in-rte/397049)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Starks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jesse_Starks)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-full-name-not-username-when-attributing-quote-in-rte/397049 "2026-02-26T10:08:17Z")
I saw an old bug topic below - where it looks like the dev team’s intention to fix this - but it seems to still be happening as of today: (quote blocks not respecting the full name setting) Could not add a reply to th… --- ## [Installing discourse follow plugin in development (boot\_dev) setup — no app.yml file](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-follow-plugin-in-development-boot-dev-setup-no-app-yml-file/396398)
**Author:** [@nitinkg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nitinkg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-follow-plugin-in-development-boot-dev-setup-no-app-yml-file/396398 "2026-02-26T10:00:58Z")
Hi, I’m running Discourse locally in development mode using docker. I’m trying to install the discourse follow plugin: Plugin: https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-follow/110579 I followed the plugin installation … --- ## [In the dashboard, why is the "Latest" version always the same as "Installed"?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-the-dashboard-why-is-the-latest-version-always-the-same-as-installed/396994)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-the-dashboard-why-is-the-latest-version-always-the-same-as-installed/396994 "2026-02-26T09:43:11Z")
I’m sure this was answered somewhere but can’t find the answer. A friend who administers a forum was confused by this: On my forum: I suppose that there have been no critical updates since 2026.01-latest, hence … --- ## [WP-Discourse not connected and admin email not recognized](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-discourse-not-connected-and-admin-email-not-recognized/397069)
**Author:** [@shaiful](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shaiful)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-discourse-not-connected-and-admin-email-not-recognized/397069 "2026-02-26T09:30:54Z")
Hi there, I am using Wordpress as the identity provider for Discourse using DiscourseConnect. What is the meaning of these errors in the screenshot in WP-Discourse plugin? You are not connected to Discourse. Check… --- ## [Flags should trigger the favicon notification icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flags-should-trigger-the-favicon-notification-icon/397086)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flags-should-trigger-the-favicon-notification-icon/397086 "2026-02-26T05:03:48Z")
As the title states, it’d be great if when a flag is added to the queue, the favicon lit up like it does for hearts/replies/DMs. Right now the favicon number doesn’t go up, but if you click the tab you can see the red fl… --- ## [Creating consistent admin interfaces](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-consistent-admin-interfaces/326780)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-consistent-admin-interfaces/326780 "2024-09-18T06:11:05Z")
These guidelines aim to create a cohesive admin interface, focusing on usability, accessibility, and a structured layout. See the table of contents for what is included and to navigate to each section easily. Note: The … --- ## [Updating discourse launcher gives new issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-discourse-launcher-gives-new-issue/396960)
**Author:** [@ice.d](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ice.d)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-discourse-launcher-gives-new-issue/396960 "2026-02-26T00:04:37Z")
So the last few times i updated the launcher or what ever the thing is that takes for ever to update before other updates can be done, it gives me this You are running an old version of the Discourse image Updates via … --- ## [Forum divergence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-divergence/396103)
**Author:** [@Isambard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Isambard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-divergence/396103 "2026-02-25T23:39:07Z")
There appears to be a growing divide in one of my forums where one group wants to go into more technical details than the rest. Of course, I could create a new forum for this, but then everyone has to create new registr… --- ## [Impersonate a user and returning to admin user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impersonate-a-user-and-returning-to-admin-user/119683)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impersonate-a-user-and-returning-to-admin-user/119683 "2026-02-25T22:38:39Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to impersonate a user in Discourse and return to your admin account. This is useful when you need to troubleshoot issues faced by a specific user or verify their permissions. … --- ## ["display name on posts" should apply to quotes, too](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-name-on-posts-should-apply-to-quotes-too/175990)
**Author:** [@mattdm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mattdm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-name-on-posts-should-apply-to-quotes-too/175990 "2026-02-25T22:28:34Z")
A screenshot is going to be worth a thousand words here. We have display name on posts enabled, and that works fine, but notice how when I quote to reply, just the username is given. There’s plenty of room on that line; … --- ## [Notifications incompatible with reply by email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-incompatibles-avec-le-reply-by-email/396996)
**Author:** [@dlucazeau](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dlucazeau)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-incompatibles-avec-le-reply-by-email/396996 "2026-02-25T21:34:35Z")
I have carefully read the guides on emails at this link https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-delivery-configuration-checklist/209839?silent=true and the following ones. I have studied this link https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-… --- ## [Feeding topics from a given category (or tag) to WordPress pages?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feeding-topics-from-a-given-category-or-tag-to-wordpress-pages/397046)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feeding-topics-from-a-given-category-or-tag-to-wordpress-pages/397046 "2026-02-25T20:01:48Z")
Context: kicking around ideas for my community’s documentation – see Published Pages for documentation? Would there be a way to “feed” (through RSS? ActivityPub? the API?) topics from a specific category (or tag) into W… --- ## [Upload Deletion via API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upload-deletion-via-api/396741)
**Author:** [@markersocial](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markersocial)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upload-deletion-via-api/396741 "2026-02-25T15:56:19Z")
I reached for it, but it appears that an API endpoint for deleting an upload doesn’t exist. Posting it here, because I was not able to find any mentions or suggestions for this, the closest I found was: API: a scope w… --- ## [Using Discourse Index](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-index/308031)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-index/308031 "2024-05-15T06:02:25Z")
Topics showing how to use Discourse by reading and writing content, and navigating Discourse sites. General Usage New user guide: Understanding Discourse for new users Activity summary emails: Managing Activity Summary… --- ## [Migrating to a new server that has a new DB and new S3 buckets for backup and uploads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-to-a-new-server-that-has-a-new-db-and-new-s3-buckets-for-backup-and-uploads/395948)
**Author:** [@stevejr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stevejr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-to-a-new-server-that-has-a-new-db-and-new-s3-buckets-for-backup-and-uploads/395948 "2026-02-25T14:05:37Z")
Hi, I am currently in the process of migrating our server from an existing Bitnami based deployment (quite an old version) to the officially supported install in AWS using the latest Discourse release. This new install … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=98&state=tracking) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=100&state=tracking)