# How would I able to list topics as boxes **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999 **Category:** Support **Created:** [October 27, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999 "2019-10-27T18:00:35Z") **Posts on this page:** 6 **Page:** 1
### Author: ![koltl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/koltl/32/152166_2.png) [@koltl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/koltl) #### Post date: [October 27, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999/1 "2019-10-27T18:00:35Z")
Pretty much what the title says. This is better explained with a picture, ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/3X/4/f/4fdb2107dcbd6110cfdad4a8dd88925662029504.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![Heather\_Dudley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/heather_dudley/32/151925_2.png) [@Heather\_Dudley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heather_Dudley) #### Post date: [October 28, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999/2 "2019-10-28T04:11:17Z")
That would likely be a job for a #Customization > Theme or theme component. I believe I’ve seen a few like that. Not quite specific to your screenshot here, but the Kanban component has a boxy-like design you could use as a starting point if you don’t find something specific: > [@Kanban Board](https://meta.discourse.org/t/kanban-board-theme-component/118164): > > discourse2Summary Kanban Board allows you to display and organise topics using a kanban board interface.eyeglassesPreview [Preview on Discourse Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Discourse/kanban-board)hammer_and_wrenchRepository Link [https://github.com/discourse/discourse-kanban-theme](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-kanban-theme)open_bookNew to Discourse Themes? [Beginner’s guide to using Discourse Themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966) Install this theme component discourse2 Hosted by us? Theme components are available to use on our Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans. S… ---
### Author: ![Stephen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/stephen/32/95011_2.png) [@Stephen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stephen) #### Post date: [October 28, 2019, 4:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999/3 "2019-10-28T04:46:01Z")
Have you checked out Topic List Previews? > [@Topic List Previews (legacy)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-previews/101646): > > This is now a Theme Component, the plugin is deprecated The new Topic is [Topic List Previews Theme Component - theme - Discourse Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-previews-theme-component/209973/1) [GitHub-Mark-32px] [Repository: get the code here](https://github.com/merefield/discourse-topic-list-previews-theme) See further here: [Pavilion](https://thepavilion.io/t/which-one-to-install-plugin-or-tc/3996?u=merefield) [sandbox] Examples: check out the list further down. [raising_hand_woman Request a feature](https://thepavilion.io/w/feature-request)[bug Report a bug](https://thepavilion.io/w/bug-report)heart Donate: we are reviewing our donations system. Please check back later :). man_technologist Maintainers: @merefieldOverview Topic List Previews allows you to: … ---
### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system) #### Post date: [July 10, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999/4 "2023-07-10T08:59:52Z")
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### Author: ![Canapin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/canapin/32/119591_2.png) [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin) #### Post date: [July 10, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999/5 "2023-07-10T09:03:30Z")
This can be done using this official theme component: > [@Topic List Thumbnails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-thumbnails/150602): > > discourse2Summary Topic List Thumbnails allows you to show topic thumbnails in topic list views.eyeglassesPreview [Preview on Discourse Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Discourse/topic-list-thumbnails-blog) (blog style) [Preview on Discourse Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Discourse/topic-list-thumbnails-grid) (grid) [Preview on Discourse Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Discourse/topic-list-thumbnail-list) (list) [Preview on Discourse Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Discourse/topic-list-thumbnails-masonry) (masonry) [Preview on Discourse Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/Discourse/topic-list-thumbnails-minimal-grid) (minimal grid)hammer_and_wrenchRepository Link [https://github.com/discourse/discourse-topic-thumbnails](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-topic-thumbnails)open_bookNew to Discourse Themes? [Begi…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966) ---
### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system) #### Post date: [August 9, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-able-to-list-topics-as-boxes/131999/6 "2023-08-09T09:03:33Z")
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