Computers and mobile devices will store data temporarily to reduce the load speeds of apps, programs, and websites. But as files accumulate, your device’s performance starts to suffer. Clearing the cache helps. you may remove old files (and sometimes corrupted ones) by performing this action.
Discord is apopular app in the social space. You spend considerable time using the platform on anyhandy Android tablet, phone, or computer, so it’s no surprise the cache gets cluttered with every media exchange (including texts, images, and videos). To help alleviate any performance issues and technical problems down the road, we’ve written a guide to show you how to clear your Discord cache on any device you own.
How to clear Discord cache files on a Windows PC
Ensure all instances of Discord are closed before proceeding: exiting the tray (not keeping it minimized) and Discord web browser pages. We performed the steps using a laptop running Windows 11 and verified the steps on a desktop PC using Windows 10.
- OpenWindows File Explorer, type the following path into theFile Explorer address bar,and pressenter:
- Right-click theCachefolder and selectDelete. Repeat this step forCode CacheandGPUCachefolders. Alternatively, you can complete this step by pressing theDeletekey on your keyboard or dragging and dropping the folders into the recycle bin, then clickEmpty Recycle Bin.
How to clear Discord cache files on a Mac
Similar to the steps for clearing the cache on a Windows PC, you can also delete the cache folders on your Mac.
1. Open the Finder window on your Mac.
- At the top of your screen, navigate toGo>Go to Folder.
3. Type~/Library/Application Support/discord.
4. Delete the following folders:Cache,Code Cache, andGPUCache.
How to clear Discord cache files on a Chromebook
You’re likely using Discord on your Chromebook’s web browser (instead of the Android app). Below, we will show you how to clear the Discord cache stored on Chrome.
1. OpenGoogle Chrome.
Navigate to the three dots on the top-right corner to accessMore.
SelectClear browsing dataand choose the following options:Time range:All timeandCache images and files(check the box) and clickClear data.
When you clear browsing data on Chrome, this will clear the cache for every web page you’ve visited.
How to clear Discord cache files on Android
Clearing the cache for the Android Discord app is similar toclearing the cache for any Android app. Below, we use an Android phone running Android 14.
1. OpenSettings>Apps.
- Locate and tap onDiscordin the app list.
3. Tap onStorage.
4. SelectClear cache.
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How to clear Discord cache files on iOS
Unfortunately, most apps on iOS don’t have a simple way to clear the cache with a single button (like Android). To get around this, you must delete the app, which clears the cache but also removes the app’s settings and data.
1. OpenSettings > iPad Storage(for iPhone, selectiPhone Storage).
2. Inside the app listing, tap onDiscord.
3. SelectDelete App.
You can select theOffload appoption to clear some storage space (uninstall the app) while keeping your user data and settings intact. However, it is not the same as clearing the app’s cache (it clears some). Consider this option if you’re simply trying to fix an app’s performance on your device.
How to clear Discord cache files using developer mode on iOS
With developer mode enabled, you can clear the cache inside the Discord app; check the steps below to learn how.
1. Open theDiscord iOS app.
2. Navigate toSettingsand tapClear CachesunderDeveloper settings.
Speed up your Android device
When you encounter technical issues with your tablet or phone, there can be several reasons why yourdevice feels sluggish. Most times, routinelymaintaining your appsimproves their performance. Otherwise, if there’s no way to fix how your device behaves with an app, it might be a victim ofapp throttling.
