Plugin Question (Remove Sidebar)

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In a support thread titled ‘Plugin Question (Remove Sidebar)’, TDJS95 asked if a plugin exists to remove the sidebar and make forum categories the homepage, referencing the WeMod community’s Discourse layout as an example screenshot. Lilly clarified that the sidebar is not a standalone page and can be collapsed via the hamburger menu, suggesting TDJS95 may be unfamiliar with existing settings. After TDJS95 clarified their goal, Lilly advised navigating to Admin > Settings > ‘navigation menu’ to switch the sidebar to a header dropdown, noting that the legacy hamburger menu is being phased out meta.discourse.org. TDJS95 then asked how to set the landing page to display categories instead of recent topics. Lilly directed them to Admin > Settings > ‘desktop category page style’, while noting users can customize their homepage via Preferences > Interface. TDJS95 thanked Lilly and requested the topic be closed. Lilly replied that topics close automatically or via moderators, and encouraged marking a post as solved instead.

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I am wondering if there is a plugin to remove the sidebar and make the forum categories the homepage

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not sure what you mean. the navigation menu (side bar) isn’t a page on its own and collapses, regardless of what page you’re on.

can you explain in more detail what it is you are wanting? i think you might have some terms mixed up or aren’t aware off some existing functionality and settings.

the hamburger icon (top left beside logo) collapses and expands the navigation sidebar menu.

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Sorry for the confusion.

As you can see with the WeMod community they’re also using Discourse, there community homepage shows the forums right away and they also don’t have the collapsable sidebar. The have the sidebar features in the top right corner.

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go to admin - settings navigation menu and you can change sidebar to header drop down.

note that the “legacy” setting is being phased out at some point.

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Thank you so much! How can I change the landing page so its not recent topics and just the categories?

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admin-settings desktop category page style

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keep in mind users can set their homepage in their preferences under interface

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Thank you @Lilly appreciate your help! This topic can be closed now :slight_smile:

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you’re very welcome. i’m glad i could help.

the topic will close on it’s own or if a community moderator decides to close it. often old topics can be helpful. you can mark a post solution as solved though :slight_smile: