# Top **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/top.md?f=tracked&page=4 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Sidebar spacing change?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-spacing-change/393188)
**Author:** [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-spacing-change/393188 "2026-02-05T19:48:27Z")
So after latest update, my sidebar margins and padding seem off now on my sites and I feel like I now have to custom re-adjust them because the spacing is cramped. what was the rationale for the recent changes? is ther… --- ## [Migration question – 800k topics, 12k DAU](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-question-800k-topics-12k-dau/397151)
**Author:** [@jack222](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jack222)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-question-800k-topics-12k-dau/397151 "2026-02-28T12:36:21Z")
Hello, I am currently running a forum with approximately: • 800,000 topics • Around 12,000 daily active users • Hosted on a dedicated server with 64GB RAM I am considering migrating to Discourse and would like to und… --- ## [FEATURE: Allow user to delete their pending topic/post at activity page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-allow-user-to-delete-their-pending-topic-post-at-activity-page/406879)
**Author:** [@small-lovely-cat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/small-lovely-cat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-allow-user-to-delete-their-pending-topic-post-at-activity-page/406879 "2026-07-14T07:34:11Z")
The /activity/pending currently lists all pending topics/posts, but only posts can be deleted when entering the topic and click “Delete” button under the “waiting for approval” box, and users can’t delete their pending t… --- ## [Do we want to tweak "suggested" and "Related" links at bottom of posts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-we-want-to-tweak-suggested-and-related-links-at-bottom-of-posts/384030)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 2:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-we-want-to-tweak-suggested-and-related-links-at-bottom-of-posts/384030 "2025-12-21T02:45:20Z")
I devoted some time this week to making some small changes aimed at improving the experience for new members here. I disabled the discobot tutorial and welcome message completely, so there is no competing call to action… --- ## [Releasing a Open Source Forum App for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/releasing-a-open-source-forum-app-for-discourse/398997)
**Author:** [@forumcopilot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/forumcopilot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/releasing-a-open-source-forum-app-for-discourse/398997 "2026-03-27T23:10:00Z")
Hello, I wonder if anyone are looking for an open source mobile app template for Discourse? We are finishing one for xenForo, and are thinking of making it available on Discourse. Is it something you guys are interested… --- ## [How do I ensure my draft will be saved when I can no longer see the "save draft for later" button?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-ensure-my-draft-will-be-saved-when-i-can-no-longer-see-the-save-draft-for-later-button/385291)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-ensure-my-draft-will-be-saved-when-i-can-no-longer-see-the-save-draft-for-later-button/385291 "2026-05-02T06:10:29Z")
I know the “save draft for later” button was removed intentionally, so it’s not a bug. But to me it kind of feels like one. For years the fact that Discourse didn’t offer to “save draft for later” meant that it would… --- ## [Discourse Free Plan setup - options are hard to read](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-free-plan-setup-options-are-hard-to-read/395716)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-free-plan-setup-options-are-hard-to-read/395716 "2026-02-17T14:44:29Z")
In the setup page of the Discourse Free Plan, the options are quite hard to read: --- ## [Current Projects - April 2026](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-projects-april-2026/401259)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-projects-april-2026/401259 "2026-04-23T12:59:39Z")
Current Projects - April 2026 Welcome to Current Projects, a monthly newsletter about what we’re currently working on at Discourse. Your questions and feedback are welcome! Recently finished Embed Discourse as a full… --- ## [“Is this post something else or spam?”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-this-post-something-else-or-spam/398686)
**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/peternlewis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-this-post-something-else-or-spam/398686 "2026-03-19T05:12:19Z")
When reviewing a report, this is the question I am asked “Is this post something else or spam?” This is not a Yes/No question. What does Yes or No even mean in the context of this question? I suggest this is reworde… --- ## [Fatal: could not read Username for 'https://github.com'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fatal-could-not-read-username-for-https-github-com/411498)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fatal-could-not-read-username-for-https-github-com/411498 "2026-09-03T07:46:29Z")
I tried upgrade my 2-container forum, but it fails. Any ideas why? x86\_64 arch detected. … --- ## [Do we want to close support topics automatically 30 days after last reply? (Answer: no)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-we-want-to-close-support-topics-automatically-30-days-after-last-reply-answer-no/387520)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-we-want-to-close-support-topics-automatically-30-days-after-last-reply-answer-no/387520 "2025-11-07T15:50:39Z")
I wanted to check in with you all about an experiment I am trying. Some of you likely have better community memory than I do, so please educate me! :hugs: I have set the Support category so that topics are automaticall… --- ## [Using Discourse for courses in a university program](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-for-courses-in-a-university-program/387452)
**Author:** [@Anton\_Akhmerov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anton_Akhmerov)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-for-courses-in-a-university-program/387452 "2025-11-16T14:54:17Z")
I would like to run a single discourse instance for a university program, where different top level categories correspond to different courses, and where access is managed by groups. For the course instructors and learne… --- ## [I have issue to embed Youtube video - YouTube Error 153](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-have-issue-to-embed-youtube-video-youtube-error-153/387672)
**Author:** [@hameedacpa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hameedacpa)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-have-issue-to-embed-youtube-video-youtube-error-153/387672 "2025-11-10T13:50:46Z")
I have issue to embed Youtube video --- ## [Free discourse beta feedback about groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/free-discourse-beta-feedback-about-groups/395972)
**Author:** [@ice.d](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ice.d)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/free-discourse-beta-feedback-about-groups/395972 "2026-02-18T23:34:19Z")
Hello everyone I am a tester of the Free Discourse plan and i have a piece of feedback to make it better.. When you head over to your forum’s group page it requires you to Buy the basic plan or higher to create personal… --- ## [No starter upgrade option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-starter-upgrade-option/403167)
**Author:** [@Crown1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Crown1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-starter-upgrade-option/403167 "2026-06-30T09:57:34Z")
I have a free community and want to upgrade to Starter but it doesn’t offer that option. What is going on? I refuse to start a Pro trial and should not be required to activate the Pro features. I simply want starter. Wh… --- ## [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… --- ## [Topic title translation issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-title-translation-issues/388848)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-title-translation-issues/388848 "2025-12-23T15:52:07Z")
In addition to the two topic title content localization bugs I reported here, I just encountered another one. This topic had a Chinese title. In English it was translated to “They all exploded when I woke up”. I decide… --- ## [Introducing a new build system for plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-a-new-build-system-for-plugins/398713)
**Author:** [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-a-new-build-system-for-plugins/398713 "2026-03-26T12:06:48Z")
Over the last few months, we’ve been working on a new build system for plugin JavaScript code. This will bring plugins up-to-date with the changes we made to the theme build system back in July 2025, which lean on more m… --- ## [Back up only the settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/back-up-only-the-settings/395448)
**Author:** [@Willy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Willy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/back-up-only-the-settings/395448 "2026-02-11T22:43:31Z")
According to the link there is interest but several years have passed and I don’t know if they actually implemented it or not. A very useful scenario for this is to configure a VPS server with the exact same settings … --- ## [User Naming Convention](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-naming-convention/394068)
**Author:** [@BruceM](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BruceM)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-naming-convention/394068 "2026-01-22T15:10:47Z")
Hi, I’ve very recently set up a Discourse group for local business professionals - a mix of online and in person networking. As they’ve joined, they’ve created user accounts using their full name as their User Name and … --- ## [Issue with Chat Icon Badge Count Not Showing for Direct Messages (DMs)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-chat-icon-badge-count-not-showing-for-direct-messages-dms/384734)
**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-chat-icon-badge-count-not-showing-for-direct-messages-dms/384734 "2026-02-13T15:27:16Z")
Hello, I’ve encountered an issue with Direct Messages (DMs) in my Discourse forum and would appreciate some guidance. Problem Description Sometimes when another user sends me a direct message: I correctly receive a b… --- ## ["Welcome" and "Newbie/Beginner": separate or together?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-and-newbie-beginner-separate-or-together/394860)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-and-newbie-beginner-separate-or-together/394860 "2026-02-03T15:34:14Z")
I’d be interested in knowing if you have a separate category for welcoming new members in your community. If you have one, is it limited to welcome posts, or do you also use it for newbie/beginner questions? For my sup… --- ## [Make PDFs open directly (not via download) by default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-pdfs-open-directly-not-via-download-by-default/388190)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-pdfs-open-directly-not-via-download-by-default/388190 "2026-02-18T07:36:57Z")
Currently, the core handling of PDFs is via a download: allaboutcats.pdf (42.2 KB) While this is very functional, it adds a couple of unnecessary steps for the most common use case: “I want to read this now” - especial… --- ## [Ask me anything about the new admin dashboard](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ask-me-anything-about-the-new-admin-dashboard/409830)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ask-me-anything-about-the-new-admin-dashboard/409830 "2026-08-20T23:34:19Z")
We recently launched a completely redesigned admin dashboard, and we’d love to hear what you think! In this topic, we’ll be running an asynchronous AMA where you’ll drop your questions, reactions, and other feedback, and… --- ## [Unread count shows Unread (14) but /unread is empty](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unread-count-shows-unread-14-but-unread-is-empty/403986)
**Author:** [@Orioni](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Orioni)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unread-count-shows-unread-14-but-unread-is-empty/403986 "2026-06-03T06:31:07Z")
On this fine Thursday morning, I bring an interesting conundrum before you. I’m seeing what looks like a false positive unread counter on my site. What happens The top nav shows Unread (14). But when I click it and go t… --- ## [External Links Icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/external-links-icon/392222)
**Author:** [@denvergeeks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/denvergeeks)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/external-links-icon/392222 "2026-08-28T15:59:37Z")
:information\_source: Summary Adds an Icon to External Links in Topics and Posts :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - denvergeeks/discourse-external-links-icon · GitHub :question: Install Guide How to i… --- ## [Awful experience in iOS Safari](https://meta.discourse.org/t/awful-experience-in-ios-safari/384862)
**Author:** [@Shauny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Shauny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/awful-experience-in-ios-safari/384862 "2025-10-07T19:40:19Z")
This is not just related to the recent iOS 26 bug, which I’m aware of, but has been happening for a while. The experience of using Discourse on iOS seems to be getting worse and worse. It used to be amazing when I first… --- ## [Installing Discourse on a self hosted VPS. A process with FAQs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-on-a-self-hosted-vps-a-process-with-faqs/407922)
**Author:** [@Gid](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gid)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-on-a-self-hosted-vps-a-process-with-faqs/407922 "2026-07-27T22:53:23Z")
A novice’s step by step specific process for installing Discourse. From choosing a right server to configuring it, to SMTP, DNS & doing it all in the right order. Because of such a manual process with many branches with … --- ## [Webinar: Year-End In Your Community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webinar-year-end-in-your-community/391036)
**Author:** [@Danielle](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Danielle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webinar-year-end-in-your-community/391036 "2026-02-03T19:16:37Z")
Year-End In Your Community: Reflect, Celebrate, and Plan for 2026 This webinar walks through practical ways to close out your community year with intention and set yourself up for a strong start in the new year. In thi… --- ## [New Bug With Experimental Impersonation Interface](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-bug-with-experimental-impersonation-interface/395621)
**Author:** [@PandaKai7](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PandaKai7)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-bug-with-experimental-impersonation-interface/395621 "2026-02-10T22:56:16Z")
Hello! I would like to report this bug I found, where if you try to exit out of the new experimental impersonation feature, it tells me that the requested URL or resource can’t be found. Proof: --- ## [Introducing the admin category management page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-the-admin-category-management-page/407545)
**Author:** [@martin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-the-admin-category-management-page/407545 "2026-07-16T01:38:52Z")
As part of our overhaul of category setup \[1\]\[2\]\[3\], we’ve created a complete directory of categories and their specific types for easier visibility and management. The new Category management page (/admin/config/categor… --- ## [Topics (with replies) bumped on title edit](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-with-replies-bumped-on-title-edit/383576)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-with-replies-bumped-on-title-edit/383576 "2025-11-20T16:11:33Z")
I noticed on my forum and also on Meta that topics are bumped when the title is edited. For me this is quite confusing because the topic appears at the top of the topic list, so I expect something new, but it’s very diff… --- ## [For 2025, Thank you everyone](https://meta.discourse.org/t/for-2025-thank-you-everyone/390592)
**Author:** [@FelicianoTech](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FelicianoTech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/for-2025-thank-you-everyone/390592 "2025-12-07T18:42:14Z")
I meant to do this for #SourceCodeSunday but I ended up getting sick over the weekend. Better late than never. :man\_shrugging: I wanted to thank everyone involved in the Discourse community for being here; for the devs … --- ## [Upgrade Patreon Discourse Plugin to API v2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upgrade-patreon-discourse-plugin-to-api-v2/386701)
**Author:** [@noertap](https://meta.discourse.org/u/noertap)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upgrade-patreon-discourse-plugin-to-api-v2/386701 "2026-03-27T16:29:35Z")
Hey folks :waving\_hand: The Patreon Discourse plugin is still using Patreon’s API v1, which has been deprecated for several years. To keep the integration working properly, it needs to be updated to use API v2. Patreon… --- ## [Easier access to bookmarks 🔖](https://meta.discourse.org/t/easier-access-to-bookmarks/400085)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/easier-access-to-bookmarks/400085 "2026-04-07T06:09:10Z")
We just made it a lot easier to access and find bookmarks on topics :confetti\_ball: We found people struggling to find which posts they had bookmarked on topics, to improve the situation we now link to all post bookm… --- ## [Obfuscate the quote author when a user is deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/obfuscate-the-quote-author-when-a-user-is-deleted/387199)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/obfuscate-the-quote-author-when-a-user-is-deleted/387199 "2025-11-06T20:42:57Z")
When a user is anonymized, their mentions and quotes are modified to show the new username (anonymousXXXX). I find it weird that when we delete a user account, the same process is not applied. The user and all their po… --- ## [Enhancement request to phpBB3 import script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enhancement-request-to-phpbb3-import-script/393476)
**Author:** [@shortmort37](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shortmort37)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enhancement-request-to-phpbb3-import-script/393476 "2026-01-19T22:49:48Z")
In phpBB, it’s possible to add comments to uploaded attachments: These then appear under the image in the post: It would be useful if the phpBB3 import script could take these comments and assign them as alt text… --- ## [Discourse Welcome Modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-welcome-modal/395095)
**Author:** [@noahl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/noahl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-welcome-modal/395095 "2026-02-06T15:00:13Z")
:information\_source: Summary A welcome modal to help new or returning community members with actionable ways to begin exploring/engaging in a forum :eyeglasses: Preview Theme Creator (Requires being logged i… --- ## [The popup menu for quoting text is unresponsive on Android](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-popup-menu-for-quoting-text-is-unresponsive-on-android/407332)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-popup-menu-for-quoting-text-is-unresponsive-on-android/407332 "2026-07-15T10:33:52Z")
I cannot highlight and quote text on Android atm. This has been the case for some time. What am I missing? (Android 16 & 17, Chrome) --- ## [Sudden realization about issue with Ticket System (private topics plugin)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sudden-realization-about-issue-with-ticket-system-private-topics-plugin/400252)
**Author:** [@tknospdr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tknospdr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sudden-realization-about-issue-with-ticket-system-private-topics-plugin/400252 "2026-04-09T07:16:25Z")
We have successfully been using Discourse as our ticketing system for several months now. All has been going smoothly but I just realized that there is a security issue that I overlooked as it was hidden through obscurit… --- ## [New drag-and-drop support for managing custom sidebar content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-drag-and-drop-support-for-managing-custom-sidebar-content/410915)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-drag-and-drop-support-for-managing-custom-sidebar-content/410915 "2026-08-28T13:48:26Z")
We’ve built two new drag-and-drop behaviors to make it easier to build and organize custom sidebar sections. With these changes, you can now drag links into the sidebar to add to existing sections or create new sections,… --- ## [Current Projects - January 2026](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-projects-january-2026/393885)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-projects-january-2026/393885 "2026-02-03T16:33:29Z")
Current Projects - January 2026 Welcome to Current Projects, a monthly newsletter about what we’re currently working on at Discourse. Your questions and feedback are welcome! Recently finished New Discourse brand expe… --- ## [Calendar RSVP Posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-rsvp-posts/390058)
**Author:** [@mariodsantana](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mariodsantana)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-rsvp-posts/390058 "2026-09-02T15:18:27Z")
:information\_source: Summary Creates short topic replies for RSVP events :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link GitHub - mariodsantana/discourse-calendar-rsvp-posts · GitHub :open\_book: Install Guide How to i… --- ## [Avatars take a long time to load after moving to S3-compatible R2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/avatars-take-a-long-time-to-load-after-moving-to-s3-compatible-r2/405827)
**Author:** [@David\_Ghost](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Ghost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/avatars-take-a-long-time-to-load-after-moving-to-s3-compatible-r2/405827 "2026-07-19T15:00:37Z")
Hello, I just migrated to R2 and everything went perfectly. All images have the S3 CDN URL link. However, I noticed an issue: avatars are taking a long time to load. On average, it takes about 3 to 4 seconds, whether I’… --- ## [How do you reconfigure a community for a new product launch?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-you-reconfigure-a-community-for-a-new-product-launch/401562)
**Author:** [@Bryce\_Oishi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bryce_Oishi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-you-reconfigure-a-community-for-a-new-product-launch/401562 "2026-05-05T03:02:33Z")
Hi Everyone - We launched a new product and I want to be able to reconfigure our current community to support that. If there has anyone who has had a similar experience, I would love to chat about how they went through t… --- ## [Tracking button hover is misleading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tracking-button-hover-is-misleading/386876)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tracking-button-hover-is-misleading/386876 "2026-02-13T22:57:48Z")
At present, the notifications-tracking-trigger-btn gives “Tracking” on hover: As you see in that example, the category is actually set to Normal. The problem with the use of the word “Tracking” is that it is one … --- ## [Logo and Icons are difficult to configure due to unclear descriptions / settings logic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-and-icons-are-difficult-to-configure-due-to-unclear-descriptions-settings-logic/384420)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logo-and-icons-are-difficult-to-configure-due-to-unclear-descriptions-settings-logic/384420 "2026-02-22T09:15:48Z")
I’ve just set up a new site, and hit a few hiccoughs. First, I love the new admin settings (/admin/config/logo) - they are a vast improvement and visually very nice. Suggestion 1 That the new term “Square icon” be used… --- ## [Community and different cultures?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-and-different-cultures/411088)
**Author:** [@MAR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MAR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-and-different-cultures/411088 "2026-09-11T08:31:21Z")
Has anyone here ever experienced a business culture where posting in the community is something they avoid but would rather use WhatsApp. or has anyone ever been stuck with a community where the community manager is the… --- ## ['Always include topic excerpt' setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/always-include-topic-excerpt-setting/394416)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/always-include-topic-excerpt-setting/394416 "2026-01-27T15:28:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from Horizon: High Context Topic Cards: I am a little confused by this description. I have used the topic list excerpts theme component on my forum without issues before. So, what exactly does… --- ## [All plugins not functioning due to CORS error after recent upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/all-plugins-not-functioning-due-to-cors-error-after-recent-upgrade/399466)
**Author:** [@TomoftheFog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TomoftheFog)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/all-plugins-not-functioning-due-to-cors-error-after-recent-upgrade/399466 "2026-04-10T07:20:18Z")
Since last week, all plugins both core and installed have stopped functioning even when enabled on our forum. Initially I thought this was something to do with the previously mentioned bug FIX: Compile missing rollup plu… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/top.md?f=tracked&page=3&per_page=50) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/top.md?f=tracked&page=5&per_page=50)