How to Update Discord on PC, Mac, or Mobile
Discord, like other apps, goes through multiple versions. Each new version either has more/new features or fixes bugs in existing features. Regardless of the nature of the update, it’s a good idea to learn how to update Discord regularly. An updated app will be safer and more optimized for your desktop or mobile platforms than an out-of-date version.
Following the steps in this article, you can safely update Discord on all Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.
How to Update Discord on Windows or Mac
Discord has a dedicated desktop app for PC users. The good news is, Discord can be updated in place i.e., you do not have to uninstall the app and then download and install the latest version. The somewhat bad news is that there is no button to click to update the app.
The steps for Windows, Linux, and Mac users are mostly the same. Figuring out how to update Discord on a PC is quite easy. Discord checks for updates automatically when you run it, so if the app isn’t running, you can update it via the following steps:
- Open Discord.
- Allow the client to check for an update(s).
- If updates are available, Discord will download and install them.
- When the app has updated, you will see a change log/new features list, and you’ll be able to use Discord to send and receive messages.
You do not necessarily have to close and relaunch Discord to check for updates. You can check for an update and install it while the app is still running. In order to find out how to manually update Discord, follow these steps:
- Maximize the Discord app window.
- Press the “Ctrl + R” keyboard shortcut on Windows and Linux. It’s “Command + R” for Mac.
- The app’s UI will refresh/reload.
- If an update is available, Discord will detect and download it.
- When you next open the app, it will install the update.
How to Update Discord on Android or iPhone
If you have updated other apps through the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store, then updating Discord on your phone will be a walk in the park. For Android users, the steps are:
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap on your Google profile icon in the top right corner.
- Tap on the “Manage Apps and Device.”
- Now select “Updates Available”.
- A list of all the apps on your Android device that need updating will be shown. Simply find Discord and tap on the “Update” button next to it.
Now, the update will be downloaded and installed on your Android device. Alternatively, you can find the Discord app on the Play Store by typing the name into the search bar.
iOS users need to go through very similar steps to update the Discord app using the App Store:
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on the profile icon in the top right corner.
- On the opened page, scroll down to find Discord. If there is an “Update” button next to it, then you can update the app by touching the button.
If there is an “Open” option next to the app’s name, then the newest version has already been installed.
How to Revert Discord Update
There is no official source for finding out how to revert Discord update. So, if the newest version of the Discord app doesn’t function as it should or you just like the old UI design, there are only unofficial ways to access older versions of Discord.
Downloading an older version of the app from other websites like Uptodown won’t help with reverting updates because Discord enforces the updates upon launching the app, and there is no secure way to block the app from updating.
However, there might be some modified versions of Discord that can bring back the old design. We don’t recommend installing modified apps from unreliable sources. You might find an unreliable guide online on how to update Discord and revert it, but be aware of the risks.
Note: Using a modified version of Discord has the potential to create compatibility issues and security risks.
Conclusion
Discord has no “Update” or “Check for update” button that users can click. Most users only encounter an update when they relaunch the app. The only problem is that many users don’t regularly quit the app or shut their systems down. It gives the impression that a restart is necessary. You should know that an update can take up to five (or more) minutes to download and additional time to install. If your internet is slow, the download will take much longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Discord update automatically?
Yes, Discord usually updates to the latest version upon launching the app. You can also enable automatic updates on your smartphone for every app. If the app wasn’t updated automatically on your PC or mobile, you can follow the steps in this article to manually update it.
Can I revert the Discord update?
No, you can’t revert the Discord update. There are only some unofficial ways to install an older or modified version of Discord. We don’t recommend using an unofficial version, mainly because of the security risks.
How can I check if Discord is up to date?
If you’re on a PC, launch the app and tap “Ctrl + R” on your keyboard (Command + R for Mac users) to check if there is a new update. Mobile users can check it via Google Play Store and App Store. If there is an “Open” button next to the app’s name, then indeed you have the latest version installed on your device.
Discord, like other apps, goes through multiple versions. Each new version either has more/new features, or it fixes bugs in existing features. Regardless of the nature of the update, it’s a good idea to keep the Discord app up to date. An updated app will be safer and more optimized for your desktop than an out-of-date version.
Update Discord on Windows 10
Discord has a dedicated desktop app for Windows 10. It’s like most other apps for the platform, but there are some differences, e.g., how an update for the app is installed. The good news is, Discord can be updated in-place i.e., you do not have to uninstall the app and then download and install the latest version. The somewhat bad news is that there is no button to click to update the app.
1. Update Discord on launch
Discord is an app that checks for updates automatically when you run it, so if the app isn’t running, you can update it via the following steps.
- Open Discord.
- Allow the client to check for an update(s).
- If updates are available, Discord will download and install them.
- When the app has updated, you will see a change log/new features list, and you’ll be able to use Discord to send and receive messages.
2. Update Discord while running
You do not necessarily have to close and relaunch Discord to check for updates. You can check for an update, and install it while the app is still running.
- Maximize the Discord app window.
- Tap the Ctrl+R keyboard shortcut.
- The app’s UI will refresh/reload.
- If an update is available, Discord will detect and download it.
- When you next open the app, it will install the update.
Discord update fails
Discord normally updates without any problems however, sometimes, it does run into an update loop. You should wait a reasonable amount of time for the app to download and install an update but if it doesn’t update, try these fixes.
Conclusion
Discord doesn’t have an ‘Update’ or ‘Check for update’ button that users can click. Most users encounter an update only when they relaunch the app. The only problem is that many users don’t regularly quit the app or shut their systems down. It gives the impression that a restart is necessary. You should know that an update can take up to five (or more) minutes to download, and additional time to install. If you internet is slow, the download will take much longer.
