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Discourse is the most amazing thing we have ever used. We have never experienced software so reliable. Ever.

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A community you own

  • Fully open source

    The entire Discourse codebase is open and freely available to the public—forever.

  • Truly portable data

    No matter where your forum lives, you retain full ownership of your data. No lock-in, no hidden fees, no data sent to advertisers.

  • Unlimited conversation history

    Always have full access to your community’s conversation history—no questions asked.

  • Multi-faceted communication

    Create valuable topics for discussion and have a real-time chat. Your members can really express themselves with emoji reactions, images and videos!

  • Comprehensive customer support

    Get all your questions answered in our support community as well as dedicated email support.

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    Empowering you to manage and maintain a safe and welcoming environment effortlessly, ensuring a positive user experience, and encouraging community engagement.

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