At Discourse, we are committed to fostering safe and healthy online communities. To support this, we’re introducing an important update that allows forum administrators to access and manage group chats within their communities.
This update ensures that community leaders can effectively manage group chat memberships, enforce guidelines, and respond to safety concerns when needed. It also helps communities align with evolving online safety legislation, providing admins with the necessary tools to maintain a secure and welcoming space for all members.
We believe this change will empower admins to uphold community standards while continuing to provide a space for meaningful and productive discussions. As always, we remain dedicated to building features that balance user experience, moderation needs, and community well-being.
This feature will be available for all Discourse sites in the coming days, and was added in these two pull requests: