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Discord Patch Notes: November 9, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
Unlock, Level Up, Flex: Discord Profile Badges Got an Upgrade
Meet the new badge directory: one spot to browse every badge on Discord, including 4 shiny new ones to unlock, level up, and flex.
Nitro’s Biggest Year Yet: A Look Back at 2026
Nitro had a big year. Catch up on everything Nitro added in 2026, from new in-app perks like 1GB file uploads and Display Name Styles, to partner rewards like access to 50 games with XBOX Game Pass.
Discord Gift Cards: The Easiest Holiday Gift on Your List
Discord gift cards are now available in stores and online at select retailers, making it easy to buy things on Discord like Nitro, new looks in the Shop, and more.
Modernizing the Video Playback Experience at Discord
This is the story of how we assessed and refactored two video players into one, cut the player code each product maintained by up to 94%, and swapped to the new player without disruption to any users.
Making Content from Discoverable Servers Easier to Discover
Starting on November 16, 2026, conversations in Discoverable Servers will be easier to find for people searching the web. Admins can choose which channels are surfaced on the web. Private servers, DMs, and GDMs are not i…
Discord Update: October 22, 2026
Here s the Discord Changelog from October 22, 2026, so you can stay informed on what’s new in recent app updates!
Discord Patch Notes: October 6, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
Cauldron Bubble w/o the Trouble? It’s Discord Halloween, Witches
A cold wind whistles, a chill sets in. It’s Discord Halloween: Cauldron Chaos edition! We’ve got frights, we’ve got delights, and we’ve even got some spooky surprises up our sleeve…
Discord Update: September 25, 2026
Here s the Discord Changelog from September 25, 2026, so you can stay informed on what’s new in recent app updates!
Safer for Teens, Same Discord for Adults
We’re launching a revamped, privacy-focused age assurance solution including methods that won’t require an ID or selfie. Here’s how it works.
Adding the Discord Updates YOU Want to See
For Discord’s birthday, we wanted to celebrate YOU, so we asked you what you wanted to see… and we cooked up new things that you all asked for!
Discord Patch Notes: September 8, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
A letter to the Discord community in Brazil
On the order from Brazil s ANPD to suspend screensharing and video features in the country, how we re complying, and our commitment to our community in Brazil.
Discord Update: August 11, 2026 Changelog
Here s the Discord Changelog from August 11, 2026, so you can stay informed on what’s new in recent app updates!
Link Discord and WoW to Keep the Guild Chatting Wherever You Are
Gather your guildmates! Link your Discord and Battle.net accounts to unlock synced guild chat across Discord and World of Warcraft.
Discord Patch Notes: August 4, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
General Availability of Mobile Platform Support Arrives in Discord Social SDK Version 1.10
Mobile support is now generally available in the Discord Social SDK, allowing developers to extend Discord s social experiences to iOS and Android.
Squircles, Styles, and Spacing: How Your Feedback is Helping Improve Mobile
We re working to more closely match your mobile and desktop experiences, including changes to server icons and the chat bar. (Did we mention Ash, the OG dark theme, is back?)
Introducing Profile Frames: Decorative Borders to Make Your Discord Profile Museum-Worthy
Introducing Profile Frames: a new way to put a finishing touch on your Discord profile. Frames add a decorative border around your profile, giving the whole thing a look that s unmistakably yours.
Discord Patch Notes: July 7, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
Cost Attribution in Discord’s API
Discord s API spans 1700+ endpoints across hundreds of Kubernetes deployments. The challenge: tracking per-feature hosting costs without restructuring. Jim Benton helps explain how Discord tackled the situation.
Discord is Now on Meta Quest: Reach Out to Your Servers While in VR
Starting today, Discord is now available to download directly from Meta’s Horizon App Store. No more sideloading. No more using the web app. Grab it using the link in this blog, or at discord.com/download.
Discord Update: June 25, 2026 Changelog
Here s the Discord Changelog from June 25, 2026, so you can stay informed on what’s new in recent app updates!
How to Manage Your Discord Desktop Notifications: A Complete Guide
Not getting pinged for the conversations you wanna know about? This guide walks through server and channel notifications settings, Do Not Disturb, turning off specific notification sounds, and what to check when your pin…
Game On: Discord Is Backing the Next Generation of Dutch Gaming Founders
Together with Techleap, we’re launching the Gaming Founders Circle: a hands-on program for the most ambitious gaming companies in the Netherlands to provide participants with a direct line to the people, investors, and n…
Updated Requirements to How Apps Access Data in Servers
Discord is updating requirements to how apps access certain data within servers, changing the review threshold and requiring annual review. Here s what s changing and why.
How We Moved Discord Voice to the Edge
Moving Discord’s voice and video onto Cloudflare s edge network. Closer servers, lower ping in most regions, and a few real bugs getting there.
Introducing: You Bar
Introducing the You Bar: an update to the Discord mobile app that celebrates your identity, simpler navigation, and a peek at what’s next.
Discord Patch Notes: June 4, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
Official Discord Integrations for Steal a Brainrot, Grow a Garden, Brookhaven RP, and more
How some of the most popular Roblox games have integrated Discord account linking to enhance social features and safety capabilities for official community servers.
Making It Easier Than Ever to Connect with Friends in League & VAL!
Link your Discord and Riot accounts to sync your friends lists, show your in-game activity as your Discord status, and invite your Discord friends directly to your League or VAL lobby.
Every Voice and Video Call on Discord Is Now End-to-End Encrypted
As of March 2026, E2EE is now enforced for every voice and video call on Discord. This represents a multi-year commitment, and Discord’s VP of Engineering is here to talk about why it matters.
Celebrate Discord’s 11th Birthday with an Exclusive Set of Emoji and Wallpapers
Discord is turning 11 this year! To celebrate, we made over twenty Discord-themed emojis, along with over twenty wallpapers, and even a digital poster for everyone to download, for free!
How to Use Nitro: A Beginner’s Guide to Discord’s Premium Subscription
What’s Discord Nitro all about? What perks does it give, and how can you get it? If you’re looking to expand your Nitro knowledge, you’re in the right place.
Nitro Now Comes with Xbox Game Pass and New Benefits. Welcome to Nitro Rewards.
As we hit Nitro’s 10-year anniversary, we re launching Nitro Rewards: a brand-new benefits program built with some of the biggest names in gaming. See what’s coming for Nitro members, for no added cost.
How Discord Automates ScyllaDB Clusters at Scale
You ve been asked to stand up a brand-new database cluster, meaning a whole day of configuring dozens of nodes, validating replication, wiring up dual-write pipelines… what if this whole ordeal took less than two hours?…
Stock Up in the New Rust Shop! Enjoy a Discord-Only 20% Sale on Most Items until 5/21
Starting today, you can now browse, purchase, and even gift and wishlist in-game items for Rust directly in Discord! See how it all works, and learn about a hefty two-week Discord-exclusive launch discount on a wide sele…
Discord Patch Notes: May 4, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
You’ve Got (Too Much) Mail: Behind the Scenes of the 3/25/26 Voice Outage
On March 25th, voice and video on Discord suffered major degradation beginning at 12:13 PDT, lasting a little over three hours. Learn how the issue originated, how it affected systems across Discord, how we recovered, an…
Measure Less to Learn More: Using Fewer, Higher-quality Metrics to Capture What Matters
Too many experiment metrics can make meaningful changes harder to detect. Learn how Discord used simulations and Principal Component Analysis to maximize signal and reduce noise.
Making Discord on Desktop Look Just Right: Display Settings to Ease the Eyes
Learn all sorts of toggles, options, and features on Discord’s desktop app to help you view media at your pace, lower the strength of colors across the app, and make app content easier to see.
Discord Patch Notes: April 6, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.
MULTIPLAYER SEQUEL TO ACCLAIMED AAAA GAME “THE LAST MEADOW” ANNOUNCED: PLAYABLE NOW
Band together with Discordians from across the world in Last Meadow Online, the world’s first DBMMIRPG. Available to play until April 7, 2026.
How Multi-Factor Authentication Helps Keep Your Discord Account Safe
A Discord account is more than just your username and avatar. That’s why it’s important to help keep your account safe and secure by using Multi-Factor Authentication, SMS Backup Authentication & QR Code Login. Learn how…
Discord Update: March 24, 2026 Changelog
Here s the Discord Changelog from March 24, 2026, so you can stay informed on what’s new in recent app updates!
How ROOST is Advancing Online Safety
The threat landscape online has shifted dramatically. Many online platforms are left to reinvent safety tools from scratch. That’s the gap ROOST was built to close — and it’s why open-sourcing battle-tested tools like Os…
You’re Now Discord Official: Developers, Claim Your Game and Verify Your Server
Developers can now claim and customize their game’s profiles on Discord. Curate your game’s presence on the platform to help people discover more about your game, and get your server verified in the process! Read on to s…
Building on the Social Layer of Games: What’s New from GDC 2026
At GDC 2026, Discord gives developers more ways to close the gap between connection and play.
Discord Patch Notes: March 6, 2026
Check out the finer details of the more technical fixes implemented into Discord recently.