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v2026.1.0-latest 322d3c0 → v2026.2.0-latest f7cec86

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High context topic cards

Our Horizon theme now supports a new, experimental option to show high context topic cards, with additional information for tags, assignments, solutions, and topic votes.

Jan 24, 2026 (bb235b5) Learn more →
High context topic cards
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Use "Hot" as default topic list for categories

Admins can now configure "Hot" to be the default topic list for individual categories.

Jan 24, 2026 (1c90b0d)
Use "Hot" as default topic list for categories
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New site for releases and changelogs

A new releases.discourse.org site is now available where you can see changelogs for Discourse, including upcoming and past releases.

Jan 24, 2026 (2026.1.0) Learn more →
New site for releases and changelogs
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Carousel display for images in posts

When you include multiple images in a post, you can now choose between displaying them in a grid or in a new carousel mode. Switching is as simple as selecting the option in the top-right corner of the gallery in the rich text editor.

Jan 24, 2026 (dc21ce0) Learn more →
Carousel display for images in posts
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Access common chat channel actions from the sidebar context menu

We’ve made it easier to access common actions for chat channels on desktop with a sidebar context menu. This works for both public and direct message channels. From here, you will be able to do the following actions: * Change the notification level for the channel, including muting or unmuting * Go directly to the channel settings * Star or unstar the channel * Leave the channel

Jan 5, 2026 (fc98ce9) Learn more →
Access common chat channel actions from the sidebar context menu

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