# How to place a banner on the main page

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/404244
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Tags:** horizon-theme
**Created:** [June 1, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/404244 "2026-06-01T20:57:30Z")
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### Author: ![chapoi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/chapoi/32/537252_2.png) [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)
#### Post date: [June 2, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/404244/6 "2026-06-02T07:44:51Z")

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> [@Lilly](#):
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> it’s possible it’s not compatible with horizon.

The list of fully compatible components is limited:

> [@Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme/360486#p-1748144-compatible-7):
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> information_sourceSummary Horizon is a simple, beautiful theme that improves the out-of-the-box experience for Discourse sites.eyeglassesPreview Try it out here on Meta or [Theme Creator](https://discourse.theme-creator.io/theme/system/horizon)hammer_and_wrenchRepository Horizon is part of Discourse core.questionInstall Guide There is no need to install Horizon, it is preinstalled as part of Discourse core.open_bookNew to Discourse Themes? [Beginner’s guide to using Discourse Themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966)Features Horizon offers a simpl…

For the Versatile Banner, it should work with this caveat:

> [@Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme/360486/1):
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> - [Versatile Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner/109133): Compatible _except_ when **Plugin outlet** is set to `below-site-header`. Not recommended for use with the [core welcome banner feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-banner-to-display-at-the-top-of-your-site/153718).

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