# \#whos-online **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/whos-online/227.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Discourse Who's Online](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-whos-online/52345)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-whos-online/52345 "2026-08-17T06:53:50Z")
:discourse2: Summary Discourse Who’s Online displays a list of users currently active on the site :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://github.com/discourse/discourse-whos-online :open\_book: Install… --- ## ["Who's Online" Plug-In missing?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-plug-in-missing/382195)
**Author:** [@donaldsoncd](https://meta.discourse.org/u/donaldsoncd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-plug-in-missing/382195 "2025-09-10T14:28:25Z")
Hello! There is a plugin called “Who’s Online”. For “Discourse-hosted” or “managed hosting” Forums, the “Who’s Online” plugin is not listed anywhere in the “Plugin directory”, so I can’t tell what tiers have access to … --- ## [Don't show silenced users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dont-show-silenced-users/380733)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dont-show-silenced-users/380733 "2025-08-28T12:13:42Z")
Small feature request. On my forum, detected spammers are automatically silenced. They show up in the online users list, and they often have an unwelcome brand-like avatar. I’d like to keep the avatar list clean, and t… --- ## [Topic being viewed by online users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-being-viewed-by-online-users/357577)
**Author:** [@haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haydenjames)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-being-viewed-by-online-users/357577 "2025-05-10T09:20:57Z")
I have a member who’s online: Has been online every day for the past 6 days, but only 1 topic viewed. Is there any way to see what topic this user is viewing? Could this be a bot? Edit: 7 hours later, still online a… --- ## [Online statement doesn't appear in user card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/online-statement-doesnt-appear-in-user-card/357250)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/online-statement-doesnt-appear-in-user-card/357250 "2025-03-14T07:21:19Z")
Hello, I’ve noticed after this commit: DEV: Modernize modifyClass calls (#125) · discourse/discourse-whos-online@49d0c65 · GitHub the user-online class not added to the usercard so the online dot is not appears. Thank y… --- ## [Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'id')](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-id/349416)
**Author:** [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 10:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-id/349416 "2025-01-30T10:22:29Z")
To reproduce: Enable whos\_online\_avatar\_indicator\_topic\_lists setting Go to the topic lists Create a new topic Fill in the title, focus the textarea, and one second later, the error happens. https://github.com/di… --- ## [There was an error. Your site may not work properly. Caused by plugin 'discourse-whos-online'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/there-was-an-error-your-site-may-not-work-properly-caused-by-plugin-discourse-whos-online/348251)
**Author:** [@Geoffrey\_Challen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Geoffrey_Challen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/there-was-an-error-your-site-may-not-work-properly-caused-by-plugin-discourse-whos-online/348251 "2025-01-23T01:54:58Z")
Just started seeing this recently. On 3.4.0.beta4-dev, and have been updating dilligently. Any idea where I should look for trouble? --- ## [Split profile hiding and presence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-profile-hiding-and-presence/184316)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-profile-hiding-and-presence/184316 "2024-11-13T14:09:12Z")
Whilst this isn’t directly related to this plugin, the availability of this plugin raises the following: You know it would be nice if these were two separate settings? Plenty of users might want to expose their profil… --- ## [Error when clicking on Billing in user profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-clicking-on-billing-in-user-profile/330622)
**Author:** [@RCheesley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RCheesley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 9:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-clicking-on-billing-in-user-profile/330622 "2024-10-28T09:00:28Z")
Hi folks! I have the subscriptions plugin up and running smoothly so far on a self-hosted discourse which I’m about to launch, however I just happened across the Billing tab and figured I should check what that looks li… --- ## [Who-Is-Online works only if it is set to display for non-signed users or TL-1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-is-online-works-only-if-it-is-set-to-display-for-non-signed-users-or-tl-1/307681)
**Author:** [@Bathinda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bathinda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 5:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-is-online-works-only-if-it-is-set-to-display-for-non-signed-users-or-tl-1/307681 "2024-05-14T05:23:51Z")
FOR ADMINS, the online users are being shown only if I select this option: “Show whos-online to the public (no sign in required)” or Whos Online display miniumum trust level is set to “0: New User” --- ## [Mobile Indicators for Who’s Online](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-indicators-for-who-s-online/236621)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-indicators-for-who-s-online/236621 "2024-05-12T12:09:16Z")
This could probably be an option for people who don’t want it. Pretty much if Discourse detects a mobile client, on top of the green ring the user has a green mobile icon. This wouldn’t replace the flairs, maybe put th… --- ## [Who's Online doesn't work for me](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-doesnt-work-for-me/303021)
**Author:** [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 12:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-doesnt-work-for-me/303021 "2024-04-09T12:58:03Z")
I installed a plugin to list online members and nothing happen someone help me enable this function? plugin is broken or I did something wrong? --- ## [Allow users to hide who's online](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-hide-whos-online/289508)
**Author:** [@Dotila\_Li](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dotila_Li)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 7:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-hide-whos-online/289508 "2023-12-22T07:34:36Z")
Some users in my Discourse feel this component is a bit annoyed，I wonder if a feature can be added to it, that some specific users can hide this component? --- ## [More detailed information of Who's Online](https://meta.discourse.org/t/more-detailed-information-of-whos-online/286627)
**Author:** [@Roi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Roi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/more-detailed-information-of-whos-online/286627 "2023-11-26T11:49:52Z")
I have a feature request for this very cool and useful plugin. Is it possible to get more detailed statistics/information like I know this from phpBB? Like: In total there are 2 visitors online: 2 visible member, 0 in… --- ## [Duplicate displayed users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/duplicate-displayed-users/273461)
**Author:** [@attalbialami](https://meta.discourse.org/u/attalbialami)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/duplicate-displayed-users/273461 "2023-10-25T05:03:16Z")
Hello, I have recently updated my Discourse instance to 3.0.4 version When I leave the browser tab open without any interaction, I notice that the number of online users is updating but it is not correct and the avatar… --- ## [Who's online crazy load](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-crazy-load/279084)
**Author:** [@AGeneral](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AGeneral)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-crazy-load/279084 "2023-09-25T14:58:58Z")
Hello, I posted my issues here, but I will recopy: Discourse Who's Online This plugin (at least on our forum) gives the following message. When we turn off the plugin it goes away. Does anyone else have this issue? We h… --- ## [Change where who's-online appears on the page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-where-whos-online-appears-on-the-page/262970)
**Author:** [@OsaIsacson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OsaIsacson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-where-whos-online-appears-on-the-page/262970 "2023-08-11T09:10:22Z")
I’m trying to move the plugin who’s online from here: …to here: Any clues? Here is a live example: https://bygg.boihop.co/ --- ## [Split-second online indicator on wrong user when navigating between profiles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-second-online-indicator-on-wrong-user-when-navigating-between-profiles/271394)
**Author:** [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-second-online-indicator-on-wrong-user-when-navigating-between-profiles/271394 "2023-07-12T12:13:33Z")
Continuing the discussion from Loading slider issues: --- ## [Who's online "action"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-action/204111)
**Author:** [@daemon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/daemon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-action/204111 "2023-01-01T00:52:41Z")
Hallo! Is it possible maybe with a theme component or to enhance the plugin to show not only which user is online but to show what they are doing doing right now? Before Discourse I used a lot SMF (simplemachines.org)… --- ## [Why is the green tick a red exclamation?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-the-green-tick-a-red-exclamation/247977)
**Author:** [@Cazadividendos](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Cazadividendos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-the-green-tick-a-red-exclamation/247977 "2022-12-06T12:05:13Z")
Hi, Why does Who’s Online show a warning icon in the update panel of Discourse? Thanks! --- ## [No online status in Topic List](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-online-status-in-topic-list/229528)
**Author:** [@Fma965](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fma965)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-online-status-in-topic-list/229528 "2022-06-09T15:12:59Z")
Hey, it seems the Discourse Who's Online Plugin doesn’t work well on my theme? Discourse Air (modified, but original is the same) I’m using CSS tweaks to show OP avatar instead of Latest Poster avatar but even without t… --- ## [Original Poster Avatars not working well with Who's Online](https://meta.discourse.org/t/original-poster-avatars-not-working-well-with-whos-online/313785)
**Author:** [@Fma965](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fma965)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/original-poster-avatars-not-working-well-with-whos-online/313785 "2022-05-13T10:07:53Z")
Hey, it seems this theme component doesn’t work well with the Who’s Online plugin When i check my mobile view i get this on desktop i get As you can see on mobile it’s saying that F150Chief is online (represent… --- ## [Change Online (x) text to pulsing green dot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-online-x-text-to-pulsing-green-dot/197477)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-online-x-text-to-pulsing-green-dot/197477 "2021-07-17T20:17:51Z")
Hello, I made a little modification with Who’s Online Plugin. This will change the Online (x) with a pulsing green dot. Original Custom Change the js.whos\_online.title default Online ({{count}}) text in /admin/c… --- ## [Who's online avatars not refresh](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-avatars-not-refresh/195500)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 10:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whos-online-avatars-not-refresh/195500 "2021-07-01T10:29:18Z")
Hi there, After the latest update which was yesterday Updates to work in latest Discourse release / Ember CLI (#35) · discourse/discourse-whos-online@2718393 · GitHub Who’s Online Plugin. Online users section top of the… --- ## [I often get "No users currently online" though it should not display anything](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-often-get-no-users-currently-online-though-it-should-not-display-anything/166276)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-often-get-no-users-currently-online-though-it-should-not-display-anything/166276 "2021-07-01T10:00:28Z")
It seems to happen when I’m connected and the number of total connected people decreases under the threshold of whos online minimum display. Is there a way to completely hide this message? --- ## [Benefits of the who's online plugin?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/benefits-of-the-whos-online-plugin/165583)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/benefits-of-the-whos-online-plugin/165583 "2021-02-05T23:30:01Z")
Hi, I’ve been using this plugin for 2 years on my low activity forum. My belief is that seeing there are people online now is an incentive for visitors to sign up and post because they can see that they are currently p… --- ## [Who’s Online: Users Currently Reading Topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-s-online-users-currently-reading-topic/163911)
**Author:** [@nildarar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nildarar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-s-online-users-currently-reading-topic/163911 "2020-09-17T08:51:28Z")
Can this plugin show list of topic online users? I do not mean just users who respond, I mean a list of all peoples who are currently reading the topic.