DiscourseHub

Discourse is a powerful, 100% open source discussion platform designed for the modern internet. It functions as a mailing list, discussion forum, and long-form chat room—all in one seamless experience. Trusted by thousands of communities around the globe, Discourse provides a robust foundation for building online spaces that prioritize engagement, clarity, and meaningful conversation.

Multifaceted Communication

Discourse brings together the structure of a traditional forum with the spontaneity of real-time chat. Users can reply in long form, react with emojis, embed media, and hold impactful discussions all in one platform. Whether it’s an in-depth debate or casual conversation, the format adapts to every use case.

Discourse Hub App

The Discourse Hub mobile app centralizes all your communities in one place. With support for multiple forums, real-time push notifications, and instant post capabilities, users can stay informed and engaged no matter where they are. The app uses Google Chrome for seamless login and browsing, eliminating repetitive sign-ins.

All-in-One Solution

Discourse offers a full suite of services including hosting, custom design, plugin development, and support. This makes it the go-to solution for organizations that need a reliable, scalable, and customizable platform for community building without managing multiple vendors or systems.

Advanced Customization

Without any coding required, users can tailor their community to meet specific needs. From button text to email templates, almost every part of the platform is editable. Discourse also features a powerful theming engine and an extensive library of plugins that extend functionality with ease.

Discourse AI

Discourse AI adds intelligence to community management. Optional AI-powered modules assist with summarizing long threads, detecting toxic behavior, helping compose posts, and more. These tools support moderators and community managers in maintaining a healthy, productive environment.

Truly Open Source

Discourse stands by its open source principles. There’s only one version of the platform—available to everyone. No paywalls, no hidden features. With a robust open API, it integrates easily with third-party tools and services, giving complete control over data and user experience.

Built-in Moderation & Safety

Discourse uses a unique trust system that empowers engaged users to help maintain community standards. Combined with powerful moderation tools, spam filters, and user reporting, the platform creates a natural defense against trolls and bots.

FAQs

1. What makes Discourse different from traditional forums?

Discourse blends structured discussions with real-time chat features, modern UX, and strong moderation tools, offering a dynamic and engaging forum experience.

2. Is Discourse free to use?

Yes. Discourse is entirely open source and free to use. Users can self-host the platform or choose paid hosting plans offered by the official team for convenience and support.

3. Can Discourse be customized to fit specific needs?

Absolutely. From plugins and themes to email templates and UI elements, Discourse offers extensive customization without needing coding expertise.

4. What is the Discourse Hub app?

The Discourse Hub app allows users to access multiple communities, receive real-time notifications, post replies, and stay connected while on the go.

5. Does Discourse offer AI moderation or automation?

Yes. The Discourse AI plugin offers features such as summarization, toxicity detection, writing assistance, and more to support smooth and productive discussions.

Version History

v2.0.1—14 Jun, 2024

Fixes a contrast issue in dark mode.

v1.8.12—30 Nov, 2023

Fixes notifications for devices on API 33+. And adds a prompt to enable push notifications after adding a site to the home list.

v1.8.9—10 Mar, 2023

Fixes an issue on some devices where background updates would cause rate limiting errors for users.