# \#horizon-theme **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/horizon-theme/988.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Horizon theme and Topic Thumbnails component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-and-topic-thumbnails-component/386764)
**Author:** [@craigconstantine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/craigconstantine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-and-topic-thumbnails-component/386764 "2026-09-10T22:20:04Z")
Two questions… The first topic in a list, seems to have it’s thumbnail wrapped/forced to the left, and that seems to boink the size/shape of the category: Second, beyond the first topic, one layer of the thumbnail g… --- ## ["Your site may not work because" Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-site-may-not-work-because-horizon/411894)
**Author:** [@donaldsoncd](https://meta.discourse.org/u/donaldsoncd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-site-may-not-work-because-horizon/411894 "2026-09-08T14:06:25Z")
Hi! I suddenly got a warning message for my hosted Discourse forum: Your site may not work because a theme / component has errors. Caused by “Horizon” I checked the browser console as suggested (though I’m not a dev… --- ## [High context topic cards are now enabled by default in the Horizon theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/high-context-topic-cards-are-now-enabled-by-default-in-the-horizon-theme/402843)
**Author:** [@martin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/high-context-topic-cards-are-now-enabled-by-default-in-the-horizon-theme/402843 "2026-08-27T19:34:37Z")
A few months ago we introduced Horizon: High Context Topic Cards for the Horizon theme. Now, using an upcoming change, we are making this the new default topic card style for Horizon. As a quick recap, here is what high… --- ## [No AI summaries on Horizon?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-ai-summaries-on-horizon/411010)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-ai-summaries-on-horizon/411010 "2026-08-27T06:15:55Z")
I wonder why Horizon (here in meta and in my self-hosted instance) does not display the IA summaries in topic list? Is this an expected behavior or something to look into? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Position of the New topic button on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/position-of-the-new-topic-button-on-horizon/410535)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/position-of-the-new-topic-button-on-horizon/410535 "2026-08-21T00:04:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Create a new topic button disappeared: I wonder if this button can be changed to floating and moved to the bottom right? I tried to do it using my limited CSS skills but I couldn’t do it;… --- ## [Header messes up on mid-size viewports on the Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/header-messes-up-on-mid-size-viewports-on-the-horizon-theme/403484)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/header-messes-up-on-mid-size-viewports-on-the-horizon-theme/403484 "2026-07-25T10:03:49Z")
The header on Horizon works really well most of the time, across mobile and desktop: However, I’ve got a folding phone with a weird aspect ratio. Unfortunately the search bar and avatar disappear and everything go… --- ## [New Topic button text does not change to New Event in sidebar in events category in Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-button-text-does-not-change-to-new-event-in-sidebar-in-events-category-in-horizon-theme/404905)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-button-text-does-not-change-to-new-event-in-sidebar-in-events-category-in-horizon-theme/404905 "2026-06-10T09:27:08Z")
Just a wee regression missed with the recent (awesome) updates to Discourse Calendar and Events. Looks fine with the sidebar closed (also in mobile): However, the text reverts to New Topic in the sidebar. Fortunatel… --- ## [Horizon: High Context Topic Cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-high-context-topic-cards/393470)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-high-context-topic-cards/393470 "2026-06-09T05:00:46Z")
What’s new in Horizon? We’re happy to announce the next iteration for the Horizon theme: high-context topic cards. These cards surface key signals at a glance, pulling in data from familiar favourites: Solved (1) Topi… --- ## [How to place a banner on the main page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/404244)
**Author:** [@Vsekraski](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vsekraski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/404244 "2026-06-02T07:51:58Z")
Could you please recommend a module or component that would allow placing a banner on the homepage, like in the example shown in the screenshot? --- ## [Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme/360486)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme/360486 "2026-05-28T15:42:25Z")
:information\_source: Summary Horizon is a simple, beautiful theme that improves the out-of-the-box experience for Discourse sites. :eyeglasses: Preview Try it out here on Meta or Theme Creator … --- ## [How can I change the category background in the mobile version?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-category-background-in-the-mobile-version/402473)
**Author:** [@Vsekraski](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vsekraski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-category-background-in-the-mobile-version/402473 "2026-05-11T06:45:44Z")
Hello. I can’t change the background of the category. Is there a way to do this? --- ## [How many subcategories are displayed in the main category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/402386)
**Author:** [@Vsekraski](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vsekraski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 8:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/402386 "2026-05-09T08:07:46Z")
Hello. I have a category where I need to add many subcategories in the form of cities. Could you please tell me how many subcategories will be displayed in the main category? And where can this be configured? --- ## [Topic content does not take up full width for very short text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-content-does-not-take-up-full-width-for-very-short-text/395371)
**Author:** [@fangjue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fangjue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-content-does-not-take-up-full-width-for-very-short-text/395371 "2026-02-06T15:33:38Z")
Priority/Severity: Medium Platform: Mobile, any OS/browser, with Horizon theme Description: If a topic only contains short text that fits within a portion of screen width, the topic content box does not take up full wi… --- ## [Horizon theme bug: Category heading container sticky in topic lists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-bug-category-heading-container-sticky-in-topic-lists/387267)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-bug-category-heading-container-sticky-in-topic-lists/387267 "2026-04-07T23:34:06Z")
Hey guys When I add an image, icon or emoji to a category, the category category-heading is sticky upon scrolling down and takes a lot of space. Also affected is the category header theme component as the see my pos… --- ## [Category creation floating box blocks out settings at the bottom](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-creation-floating-box-blocks-out-settings-at-the-bottom/399481)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-creation-floating-box-blocks-out-settings-at-the-bottom/399481 "2026-03-30T22:54:59Z")
In the category creation page, the floating box with the buttons to create the category or reset changes blocks the settings at the bottom: --- ## [Chinese category selection box and title input box are not aligned](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/399556)
**Author:** [@25w31b](https://meta.discourse.org/u/25w31b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/399556 "2026-03-30T11:14:01Z")
In the free plan forum, the category selector and title input field appear on the same line. When the category name is in Chinese, the category selector's height is several pixels taller than the title input field, resulting in visual misalignment. This issue does not occur with English categories. --- ## [Category descriptions take up too much space on mobile (Horizon Theme)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-descriptions-take-up-too-much-space-on-mobile-horizon-theme/399285)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-descriptions-take-up-too-much-space-on-mobile-horizon-theme/399285 "2026-03-26T03:42:11Z")
The Horizon Theme has a neat feature, where the Category description remains visible while the Topic List is scrolled: While this is lovely on desktop, when space gets tight (e.g. on mobile) this makes the Topic list… --- ## [Ipad - Composer peek mode button causes editor to go off screen - cannot fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ipad-composer-peek-mode-button-causes-editor-to-go-off-screen-cannot-fix/396942)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Starks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jesse_Starks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ipad-composer-peek-mode-button-causes-editor-to-go-off-screen-cannot-fix/396942 "2026-03-12T14:33:06Z")
Initially I added this as a support request, but I figure it must be a glitch… I recreated in a different browsers on ipad 26.2 and 26.3 Basically, if I hit the button in the first screenshot, the composer goes off the … --- ## [The sidebar wrapper prevents from clicking the logo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-sidebar-wrapper-prevents-from-clicking-the-logo/397257)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-sidebar-wrapper-prevents-from-clicking-the-logo/397257 "2026-02-27T12:02:02Z")
Repro: use Foundation or Meta Branded theme, and try to click the logo to get back to the home page :slight\_smile: Comparison with Foundation: --- ## [How do I disable the hot feature?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-disable-the-hot-feature/396803)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Starks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jesse_Starks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-disable-the-hot-feature/396803 "2026-02-24T21:13:33Z")
I would rather just shut this feature off - my community is new / small and labeling things hot seems kind of pathetic and distracting - there are barely any people here --- ## [Flair issues on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-issues-on-horizon/396097)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-issues-on-horizon/396097 "2026-02-20T12:08:49Z")
Approximately after the latest update, there is an issue with the display of the user’s Flair ico in the Categories list. Here, a red avatar and a black Flair ico are used as examples. In a normal post, the Flair ic… --- ## [Some category bullets lack contrast with their background](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-category-bullets-lack-contrast-with-their-background/396372)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-category-bullets-lack-contrast-with-their-background/396372 "2026-02-18T10:43:27Z")
While it’s alright for certain colors, example: It’s not (or arguable) for others: --- ## [Drafts missing / cut off from 'new topic' button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drafts-missing-cut-off-from-new-topic-button/396330)
**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drafts-missing-cut-off-from-new-topic-button/396330 "2026-02-18T00:09:12Z")
Hi, I just had one of those ‘Ahh! where’s my draft!’ moments :laughing: As you can see in the image when using the horizon theme, if you hide the sidebar there is not an easy way to access your drafts unless you open t… --- ## [Two-Level Subcategories Display Issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-level-subcategories-display-issue/396203)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-level-subcategories-display-issue/396203 "2026-02-16T23:21:46Z")
Another issue: It appears that two-level subcategories in the Categories list are not well supported, with the text and icon positioned too far to the left, to the extent that there is a significant risk that the rounded… --- ## [Compact/Expanded view not working on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compact-expanded-view-not-working-on-horizon/396206)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compact-expanded-view-not-working-on-horizon/396206 "2026-02-16T16:20:01Z")
I tried this theme again here on Meta, I find it a little weird despite having compact selected it still shows a topic preview. Not sure if this is a bug or not but it didn’t seem right. --- ## [Invisible Button Text + layout misalignment on Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invisible-button-text-layout-misalignment-on-horizon-theme/396180)
**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invisible-button-text-layout-misalignment-on-horizon-theme/396180 "2026-02-16T16:01:28Z")
Dashboard: Button text invisible by default + layout misalignment in “Top Referred Topics” & “Trending Search Terms” Hi I’m using the Horizon theme and have identified several UI issues in the Admin Dashboard, specific… --- ## [Horizon Theme: Incorrect Reply Count Display](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-incorrect-reply-count-display/383830)
**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-incorrect-reply-count-display/383830 "2026-02-16T10:54:18Z")
Hello, I’ve discovered a bug when using the official Horizon theme. It seems to be incorrectly displaying the reply count for topics. The issue: The number of replies shown for any given topic is consistently one highe… --- ## [Horizon interaction with Brand Header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-interaction-with-brand-header/396096)
**Author:** [@AquaL1te](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AquaL1te)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-interaction-with-brand-header/396096 "2026-02-15T12:55:21Z")
When the theme component below is enabled and you quickly scroll down, the topic header gets decoupled for a brief moment. I’m not sure if I explain it correctly. If a screencast is needed, let me know. Is it fine to rep… --- ## [On-hover border is off for IP lookup in Horizon theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/on-hover-border-is-off-for-ip-lookup-in-horizon-theme/396084)
**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/on-hover-border-is-off-for-ip-lookup-in-horizon-theme/396084 "2026-02-13T23:33:27Z")
On the horizon if you hover over the IP lookup in a user admin page the border radius is too large compared to the border radius of the modal. --- ## [Horizon theme Header colour](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-header-colour/395845)
**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-theme-header-colour/395845 "2026-02-13T20:51:30Z")
In the Horizon theme changing the colour of the header in the theme palette has no effect. I suspect this is because the sidebar is the same colour and therefore no longer counted as the header? [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/tag/horizon-theme/988.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=horizon-theme)