Discourse v2026.5.0 released
- Create events directly from the calendar and edit events directly in the composer
- Experimental nested replies feature to display threaded, tree-style conversations instead of flat timelines on topics and category level
- Star favorite AI conversations to keep them in the sidebar and reply inline with a docked composer
- Tag names can now include dots in the middle for version-style tags
- OAuth2 plugin can auto-sync group memberships from provider and sync identity provider data into Discourse User Fields
- OIDC plugin can sync identity provider data into Discourse User Fields
- Staff action logs now include a direct link back to the original reviewable when a moderation action is triggered from the review queue
- GitHub oneboxes now show PR status icons in inline mode
- RSVP to recurring events with option to indicate whether attending just the next occurrence or all future occurrences
- Staff can remove, add, or replace topic tags in bulk from the Manage Tags bulk action
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Improvements to make it easier to create an event
We've made a number of improvements to make it easier to create events — including creating events directly from the calendar, editing the event directly in the composer, and more. Jun 1, 2026 (28baea9) Learn more → ✨
Introducing nested replies
Discourse now has an experimental nested replies feature that lets sites display threaded, tree-style conversations instead of flat timelines on a topic and category level. May 28, 2026 (1e5e20f) Learn more → ⭐
AI bot gets starred conversations and a docked composer
You can now star your favorite AI conversations to keep them in your sidebar, and reply inline without the full composer taking over the screen. May 28, 2026 (82e463c) Learn more → 🏷️
Tag names now support dots
Tag names can now include dots in the middle, so version-style tags like "5.0-release" or "xyz.js" are now possible to use. May 28, 2026 (246f9a3) 🔀
Introducing group sync for OAuth2
The OAuth2 plugin can now auto-sync group memberships from your provider, and both OAuth2 and OIDC plugins can sync identity provider data into Discourse User Fields. May 28, 2026 (c43c69e) Learn more → ✨
Staff action logs now link to originating reviewable
When a moderation action is triggered from the review queue, its staff action log entry now includes a direct link back to the original reviewable, making it easy to trace any logged decision. May 28, 2026 (d792c77) ✨
Inline GitHub oneboxes now show live PR status icons
Extending status indicators for full oneboxes, Discourse can now also show PR status icons within inline GitHub oneboxes. May 28, 2026 (6db2c76) Learn more → 🗓️
More flexible RSVPs for recurring events
When RSVPing to a recurring event, members can now indicate whether they’re going to just the next occurrence or to all future occurrences, so organizers can understand who's coming and members only get reminders for events they want to attend. May 12, 2026 (b4643f7) Learn more → 🏷️
Manage topic tags in bulk
Staff can now remove, add, or replace topic tags in bulk from the new Manage Tags bulk action. May 11, 2026 (6d2f80f) Learn more →