# Private Topics Plugin

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-topics-plugin/268646
**Category:** Plugin
**Created:** [June 16, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-topics-plugin/268646 "2023-06-16T16:17:53Z")
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### Author: ![Heliosurge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/heliosurge/32/571810_2.png) [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)
#### Post date: [February 7, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-topics-plugin/268646/75 "2025-02-07T20:41:57Z")

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Depending on use this plugin is great for helping to keep sensitive info out of public view.

This plugin below allows anyone to create a publicly viewed topic but restricts replies to the Op and configured group(s).

> [@Discourse Restricted Replies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-restricted-replies/131343):
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> discourse2Summary Discourse Restricted Replies adds a per-category setting allowing staff to restrict replies on topics to the topic creator and members of specific groups.hammer_and_wrenchRepository Link [https://github.com/discourse/discourse-restricted-replies](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-restricted-replies)open_bookInstall Guide [How to install plugins in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-plugins-in-discourse/19157)Features This plugin adds a per-category setting allowing staff to restrict replies to the OP, and members of specific groups. This is a bolt-on t…

Similar but different in use case.

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