I want to permanently keep the side bar open, how do I do that?

It is by default, and clicking on toggles it. :thinking: Can you clarify what you want?

I have removed the toggled and want to keep it open all the time.

No matter what users want or like?

It certainly possible with a theme component, but there’s no built-in option for that. Why do you want to force users to always have the sidebar open? What is the benefit?

The benfit is aesthetics, useability and readability with the text. I have a wide topic list and big writing areas, so the toggle opening was moving everything messing up the way it looks . I needed a standardized look and prefer the sidebar vs the drop down.

If it’s aesthetics and permanent sidebar blocks you’re looking for, it might also be worth checking out Discourse Bars 🍻 🍸 (a sidebar framework) and Right Sidebar Blocks that might accomplish similar goals for you. Feel free to disregard if you’ve already considered them.

If the toggle is gone, shouldn’t it remain open by default? Or are you looking for a solution in case people have already toggled it closed?

[图片] hipp0: I needed a standardized look I’m still naggin about this. Standardized look when devices, screen sizes and users are far away from standardized. But sure… if a 32” widescreen owner knows what is best choice for my iPad, then obviously personal options should remove. My point is t…

[图片] hipp0: I have removed the toggled and want to keep it open all the time I hope not for mobile as well…

如何强制保持侧边栏打开？

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chapoi 2026 年2 月 20 日 05:13 9

如果切换开关消失了，它不应该默认保持打开状态吗？

或者您是在寻找一种解决方案，以应对人们已经将其切换为关闭的情况？

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