# \#ux **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/ux/835.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Ask username after validating e-mail](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ask-username-after-validating-e-mail/327484)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ask-username-after-validating-e-mail/327484 "2026-09-12T12:46:56Z")
I wonder if it’s possible to make users choice their username after validaddating their e-mail. That should make the registration process easier and will improve the registration rates. --- ## [Search icon covers search input](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-icon-covers-search-input/411039)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-icon-covers-search-input/411039 "2026-08-29T20:24:35Z")
The search icon in the header banner covers the text here on Meta (foundation theme) I cannot reproduce that on try.discourse.org --- ## [LibreTranslate language detection issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/libretranslate-language-detection-issue/411017)
**Author:** [@happyhappy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/happyhappy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/libretranslate-language-detection-issue/411017 "2026-08-27T00:15:40Z")
We added LibreTranslate via docker container to our new (8 mo.) Discourse instance. It works well for certain languages (es, de, nl). However, it fails miserably with Basque (eu) and other languages. I set up a script t… --- ## [No turning back on chatbot + chats](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-turning-back-on-chatbot-chats/410834)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-turning-back-on-chatbot-chats/410834 "2026-08-26T14:30:23Z")
When entering the full-screen chat and then the chatbot (or vice versa), it’s impossible to return to the forum. Both back buttons spin in place, with no possibility of returning to the forum itself. Expected behavior: … --- ## [AI title suggestions move to composer helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggestions-move-to-composer-helper/410074)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggestions-move-to-composer-helper/410074 "2026-08-18T08:44:35Z")
In recent changes, we have moved the AI suggestion functionality for category and tags to an inline format. Now we are moving the title suggestions to a new home too. This feature can now be found with the other AI help… --- ## [Footnote popup on mobile is partially off‑screen and does not scroll; the long footnotes cannot be viewed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/footnote-popup-on-mobile-is-partially-off-screen-and-does-not-scroll-the-long-footnotes-cannot-be-viewed/410196)
**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/footnote-popup-on-mobile-is-partially-off-screen-and-does-not-scroll-the-long-footnotes-cannot-be-viewed/410196 "2026-08-17T08:54:10Z")
Hi, I’m experiencing a UI issue with the footnote popup on mobile devices. When tapping a footnote number, the popup opens, but on mobile the popup is partially positioned outside the visible screen area. If the footno… --- ## [Add interface preferences to individually hide Suggested and Related topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-interface-preferences-to-individually-hide-suggested-and-related-topics/409086)
**Author:** [@akanora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akanora)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-interface-preferences-to-individually-hide-suggested-and-related-topics/409086 "2026-08-02T13:22:52Z")
Hi! I’d like to suggest adding two optional interface preferences that allow users to hide the topic lists shown at the bottom of every topic. Instead of a single setting, I think it would be more flexible to let users… --- ## [Remove the pure white on text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-the-pure-white-on-text/408966)
**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-the-pure-white-on-text/408966 "2026-08-01T21:16:09Z")
As a dark-mode user, I always struggle with websites that use pure black for background and pure white for text. The current Discourse forum UI has a good background, but still using pure white (or close enough) for the … --- ## [User card opens when clicking link on upcoming events card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-card-opens-when-clicking-link-on-upcoming-events-card/402845)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-card-opens-when-clicking-link-on-upcoming-events-card/402845 "2026-07-03T07:01:23Z")
I’m still checking whether this is theme-related, but wanted to ask whether anyone else can reproduce it. On /upcoming-events, clicking a link inside an event card appears to open the user card instead of following the … --- ## [Inline integration of AI Suggestions (in Composer)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inline-integration-of-ai-suggestions-in-composer/405394)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inline-integration-of-ai-suggestions-in-composer/405394 "2026-06-30T20:52:17Z")
The AI helper – suggestions has gotten an update. Both the category-helper and the tag-helper have been moved inline, to better integrate the functionality. For the category chooser, which is a single option, the dropdo… --- ## [Feedback wanted: userscript to theme component/plugin, or possible core sidebar browsing idea?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feedback-wanted-userscript-to-theme-component-plugin-or-possible-core-sidebar-browsing-idea/405683)
**Author:** [@YsLtr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/YsLtr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feedback-wanted-userscript-to-theme-component-plugin-or-possible-core-sidebar-browsing-idea/405683 "2026-06-21T08:32:44Z")
I built a userscript called Discourse Sidebar Feed Panel: It turns the native Discourse sidebar into a compact topic feed, so I can browse more discussions without opening many separate tabs. The main motivation is p… --- ## [Category Icon Converts to JPEG](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-icon-converts-to-jpeg/375797)
**Author:** [@tvavrda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tvavrda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-icon-converts-to-jpeg/375797 "2026-06-17T11:27:00Z")
I used to use category icons with a transparent background (especially useful when having both light and dark mode versions). Now I always get a white background. I realized that when I download an old icon (that still w… --- ## [JAWS Screen Reader and Discourse: Best Practices?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jaws-screen-reader-and-discourse-best-practices/405274)
**Author:** [@happyhappy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/happyhappy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jaws-screen-reader-and-discourse-best-practices/405274 "2026-06-15T00:25:34Z")
What are your best practices in using the JAWS screen reader with Discourse? --- ## [JAWS screen reader, Discourse and Shortcuts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jaws-screen-reader-discourse-and-shortcuts/404095)
**Author:** [@happyhappy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/happyhappy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jaws-screen-reader-discourse-and-shortcuts/404095 "2026-06-14T16:54:26Z")
I am working with a user who must access Discourse using the JAWS screen reader. Our first attempt was slow as the JAWS shortcuts somehow interfered with those of Discourse. Is there a tutorial or any advice on how to m… --- ## [Optimal Themes for Screen Reader Accessibility](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimal-themes-for-screen-reader-accessibility/403464)
**Author:** [@happyhappy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/happyhappy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimal-themes-for-screen-reader-accessibility/403464 "2026-05-20T19:56:44Z")
I know that most of the accessibility improvements for screen readers have been made in the base code. I wonder whether there are particular themes that folks with visual impairments find more navigable. Or theme compone… --- ## [Removing NEW status from topics - behaviour changed?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-new-status-from-topics-behaviour-changed/403030)
**Author:** [@sb56637](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sb56637)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-new-status-from-topics-behaviour-changed/403030 "2026-05-16T15:06:30Z")
Hi there, I was wondering if the behaviour has changed in Discourse regarding how and when topics get their :blue\_circle: new status removed in the topic list, as well as ceasing to appear in the /new and /unread lists. … --- ## [Add separate mobile\_logo\_dark setting for the login/signup splash screen](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-separate-mobile-logo-dark-setting-for-the-login-signup-splash-screen/402949)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-separate-mobile-logo-dark-setting-for-the-login-signup-splash-screen/402949 "2026-05-15T09:30:13Z")
At the moment, the same mobile logo appears to be used in both the logged-in mobile header and the unauthenticated login/signup splash screen. It would be useful to have a separate site setting, for example: mobile\_log… --- ## [Move external login buttons above “Simple Sign Up” on my mobile signup page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-external-login-buttons-above-simple-sign-up-on-my-mobile-signup-page/402339)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-external-login-buttons-above-simple-sign-up-on-my-mobile-signup-page/402339 "2026-05-06T19:15:30Z")
I’m trying to improve the mobile signup flow for https://physicswithethan.discourse.diy where some invited users should ideally use external authentication rather than the local email/password form. At the moment, on mo… --- ## [Allow Parent Categories to display topics from Muted Subcategories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-parent-categories-to-display-topics-from-muted-subcategories/402315)
**Author:** [@Thiago\_Mobilon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Thiago_Mobilon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-parent-categories-to-display-topics-from-muted-subcategories/402315 "2026-05-06T15:43:17Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a way to improve the user experience on sites that use Discourse as a high-volume comment system while trying to maintain an active, independent community. The Setup: We have a parent categ… --- ## [Backups page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-page/400730)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-page/400730 "2026-04-20T10:39:33Z")
Summary In our Discourse instance, on the backups pages, an arrow intermittently disappears. This appears to be a regression, as i didn’t notice it last year. Environment • Discourse version: 2026.4.0-latest (9776b417… --- ## [Side bar footer container background color bug visible in RTL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/side-bar-footer-container-background-color-bug-visible-in-rtl/400803)
**Author:** [@discojan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/discojan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/side-bar-footer-container-background-color-bug-visible-in-rtl/400803 "2026-04-16T16:39:12Z")
there is black bars at the sides you can see it on https://routers.world/ --- ## [Make the composer menu scroll horizontally on desktop as it does on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-the-composer-menu-scroll-horizontally-on-desktop-as-it-does-on-mobile/380864)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-the-composer-menu-scroll-horizontally-on-desktop-as-it-does-on-mobile/380864 "2026-04-14T17:18:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from Introducing our new composer, making writing on Discourse easier than ever: I am pulling this out into a separate feature request because I think it is a fabulous idea! Interestingly, I… --- ## [Contents button and Timeline button floating unexpectedly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contents-button-and-timeline-button-floating-unexpectedly/399082)
**Author:** [@philh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/philh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contents-button-and-timeline-button-floating-unexpectedly/399082 "2026-03-23T18:17:16Z")
Seems DiscoTOC - automatic table of contents has become buggy recently. Depending on viewing full screen or reduced screen in Chrome, see screenshots, the Contents and Timeline buttons will float from immediately under … --- ## [Does the Discourse team ever nudge very large, third-party instances in the right direction?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-the-discourse-team-ever-nudge-very-large-third-party-instances-in-the-right-direction/397212)
**Author:** [@roke\_julian\_lockhart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/roke_julian_lockhart)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-the-discourse-team-ever-nudge-very-large-third-party-instances-in-the-right-direction/397212 "2026-03-06T16:46:30Z")
Gradle is, obviously, immensely popular, as the backbone for Java, and, thus, AOSP. However, its Discourse instance is literally unusable: https://github.com/gradle/community/issues/271#issue-3996947387 I realise that … --- ## [Passkey option missing on "Enforce second factor on external auth" error screen](https://meta.discourse.org/t/passkey-option-missing-on-enforce-second-factor-on-external-auth-error-screen/397772)
**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/passkey-option-missing-on-enforce-second-factor-on-external-auth-error-screen/397772 "2026-03-05T21:13:43Z")
With enforce\_second\_factor\_on\_external\_auth enabled, if a user attempts to log in via social auth they get to this screen: But the option to log in via passkey is missing. It should be added to this screen. --- ## [No more switchable mobile/desktop layouts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-more-switchable-mobile-desktop-layouts/397463)
**Author:** [@rahim123](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rahim123)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-more-switchable-mobile-desktop-layouts/397463 "2026-03-04T00:58:16Z")
Hi there, I’ve been on stable, now on the latest esr , and it appears that there is no longer an explicitly switchable mobile/desktop layout? I no longer see the toggle in the bottom left corner of the sidebar, and ?mobi… --- ## [Show success toast after flag is sent](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-success-toast-after-flag-is-sent/394497)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-success-toast-after-flag-is-sent/394497 "2026-01-28T00:27:54Z")
Currently, after flagging a post, there is no indication if your flag successfully went through or not. I would like to propose a success toast appear after a flag is sent. --- ## [Issue with Topic Titles Overlapping Header in Horizon Theme in mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-topic-titles-overlapping-header-in-horizon-theme-in-mobile/392530)
**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-topic-titles-overlapping-header-in-horizon-theme-in-mobile/392530 "2026-01-22T17:29:01Z")
Continuing the discussion from Issue with Topic Titles Overlapping Header in Horizon Theme (Mobile Category Page Style): Hi @chapoi, thanks again for fixing this issue earlier! Unfortunately, the problem with topic ti… --- ## [UX: Moderator actions have visual bugs after #36812](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-moderator-actions-have-visual-bugs-after-36812/393403)
**Author:** [@small-lovely-cat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/small-lovely-cat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-moderator-actions-have-visual-bugs-after-36812/393403 "2026-01-14T18:31:09Z")
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/36812 The pull request refactored and combine the review list buttons, however, after a post is rejected, the button that leave on the page is “Yes”, this seems strange, as th… --- ## [Include cooked Discourse-math in print view and emails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-cooked-discourse-math-in-print-view-and-emails/384092)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-cooked-discourse-math-in-print-view-and-emails/384092 "2026-01-11T21:05:16Z")
Problem Discourse-math renders beautifully in the browser, but in contexts where JavaScript can’t run, math falls back to raw LaTeX source. Two high-impact cases: Print view (/print or browser print-to-PDF): math show… [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/tag/ux/835.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ux)