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How communities use chat
Social interactions
Strengthen bonds through informal chats and socialization.
Staff and event coordination
Plan events and discuss community management strategies.
Team discussions
Collaborate on projects or operational challenges.
Built for trust and control
You own your data
Your content stays yours—Discourse guarantees complete data control and privacy.
Privacy-first design
We don’t track your users, run ads, or push premium subscriptions. You are our customer—not your users.
Access controls that work for you
Use category- and trust-level-based permissions to control who can participate—keeping your chat safe, focused, and spam-free.
Stay organized and on brand
Centralized communication
Bring forums and chat together in one platform—so nothing gets lost across tools.
Off-topic has a home
Let side conversations flourish in Chat, so forum topics stay focused and useful.
Right space for every chat
Channels, group chats, and DMs keep discussions organized—so your team can go wide, go deep, or go private.
Mobile-friendly design
Chat works seamlessly on any device—so your community stays connected, whether they’re at a desk or on the move.
Threads for clarity
Structure deeper conversations in threads to keep chat focused and easy to follow.
Accessible engagement
Lower the barrier for shy or new members to participate with friendly, low-stakes interaction.
