The Ultimate Guide to Updating Discord: Stay Ahead of the Game!

Key Takeaways

Updating Discord ensures you get bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features, enhancing your experience.

To automatically check for and install updates on Windows and Mac, just close and reopen the app.

To update the app on Android, go to the Play Store and search for "Discord". On iPhone and iPad, search for "Discord" in the App Store.

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Why Update Discord?

Updating Discord provides bug fixes, performance enhancements, and occasionally introduces new features. The purpose of updates is to improve your overall experience with the application, which is precisely what Discord updates aim to achieve.

The process of downloading Discord updates on all compatible platforms is both effortless and cost-free.

How to Update Discord on Windows and Mac

To update Discord on your Windows or Mac computer, all you have to do is close the app and then reopen it.

First, exit out of the Discord app on your Windows or Mac computer. Make sure the app is fully closed.

Next, you will need to relaunch Discord on your computer. To accomplish this, follow these steps: on a Windows device, access the "Start" menu, locate the "Discord" application using the search feature, and finally, click on the app to open it. Alternatively, if you are using a Mac, press the Command and Spacebar keys simultaneously to activate Spotlight. Then, type "Discord" in the search bar and select the app from the displayed results.

When Discord opens, it will automatically check for new updates. If an update is available, it will download and install it for you.

Assuming you haven't encountered any update errors, you are currently using the most recent version of Discord on your computer.

In a similar vein, if you want to check for updates while Discord is open, press Ctrl+R (Windows) or Command+R (Mac) to initiate the update check. Bear in mind that the updates will be applied only upon closing and reopening Discord.

Update Discord on Linux

To update Discord on a Linux computer, you can follow the same process as on Windows and Mac by simply closing and reopening the application, as explained above. In case this method doesn't result in updates, you can consider downloading the most recent version of the app from its official website.

To accomplish this, access a web browser on your computer and navigate to the Discord download site. Once there, locate the section labeled "Linux" and choose either "Download > DEB" for Debian-based distributions or "tar.gz" for other systems.

Use the downloaded file to install the updated Discord app on your computer.

Update Discord on Android

On your Android phone, you receive Discord updates via the Google Play Store.

To update the app, first, open Google Play Store on your phone. There, tap the search box at the top and type "Discord".

From the search results, select "Discord."

You can also just tap "Update" next to the search result for Discord if you want to, but you won't be able to review patch notes or user reviews of the update.

On the "Discord" page, tap "Update" to update the app. If you do not see this option, you are already running the latest version of the app.

And you're all set.

How to Update Discord on iPhone and iPad

To update your apps, including Discord, on an iPhone and iPad, simply access the official Apple App Store. Begin by opening the App Store on your device. Then, tap the magnifying glass "search" icon located at the bottom of the screen. In the search bar at the top, enter "Discord" and initiate the search.

On the "Updates" page, find Discord and tap "Update" next to it. If you do not see Discord on the list, you do not have any updates available for it.

In addition to Discord, make sure you are keeping your iPhone or iPad up to date as well. It's easy to update both of these devices.

And that's how you enjoy the most recent version of Discord on both your desktop and mobile devices.

Using a Windows 11 PC? Make sure you are keeping your PC up to date as well.