Algolia is retiring its Discourse forums in August 2024, marking the end of an eight-year community hub. The decision was made after a three-year period where the community's needs and preferences shifted towards chat-style platforms. In response to this shift, Algolia launched its official Discord Server in December 2023, which has become a thriving community for over 500 developers. The new platform offers a combination of synchronous chat channels and threaded forums, allowing users to engage in conversations, share use cases, and solve technical issues. The retirement of the Discourse forums is seen as an opportunity to celebrate the growth and success of the new community on Discord.