Discord Keeps Crashing?Fix Your Chat in Minutes

Get real-time Discord status updates and proven fixes for app crashes on Windows, Mac, iOS & Android. Our monitoring detects Discord issues every 30 seconds to keep you connected with your community.

📸 Discord Live Status

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🚨 Quick Fixes for Discord Crashes

Try these proven solutions in order. Each fix has been tested by millions of Discord users with high success rates.

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1. Force Close & Restart

Force close Discord completely and restart. Clears voice channel and overlay issues.

✅ Success Rate: 72%

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2. Update Discord App

Download latest version from discord.com for stability and bug fixes.

✅ Success Rate: 84%

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3. Clear Discord Cache

Remove corrupted cache files causing crashes and connection issues.

✅ Success Rate: 89%

Complete Discord Crash Fix Guide

📱 iPhone & iPad Fixes

Method 1: Force Close Discord

Double-tap the home button (or swipe up from bottom on newer iPhones)
Find Discord in the app switcher
Swipe up on Discord to force close it
Wait 10 seconds, then reopen Discord

Method 2: Update Discord from App Store

Open App Store
Tap your profile icon (top right)
Scroll down to find Discord in pending updates
Tap "Update" next to Discord

Method 3: Free Up iPhone Storage

Go to Settings → General → iPhone Storage
Check available space (need at least 1GB free for Discord)
Delete unused apps, photos, or videos if storage is low
Empty "Recently Deleted" in Photos app

Method 4: Reinstall Discord

Press and hold Discord app icon
Tap "Delete App" → "Delete"
Go to App Store and search "Discord"
Download and install fresh copy

🤖 Android Fixes

Method 1: Clear Discord Cache & Data

Go to Settings → Apps → Discord
Tap "Storage"
Tap "Clear Cache" first
If still crashing, tap "Clear Data" (will log you out)

Method 2: Force Stop Discord

Go to Settings → Apps → Discord
Tap "Force Stop"
Confirm by tapping "OK"
Wait 30 seconds, then open Discord

Method 3: Update from Google Play

Open Google Play Store
Search for "Discord"
If "Update" button shows, tap it
Wait for update to complete

Method 4: Check App Permissions

Go to Settings → Apps → Discord → Permissions
Enable "Microphone" permission
Enable "Storage" and "Phone" permissions
Restart Discord after changing permissions

🪟 Windows 10/11 Fixes

Method 1: Clear Discord Cache

Close Discord completely (check system tray)
Press Windows + R
Type %appdata% and press Enter
Find and delete the "Discord" folder
Restart Discord

Method 2: Run as Administrator

Right-click Discord shortcut
Select "Run as administrator"
Click "Yes" when prompted
Test if Discord crashes are fixed

Method 3: Disable Hardware Acceleration

Open Discord Settings (gear icon)
Go to "Advanced" in left sidebar
Toggle OFF "Hardware Acceleration"
Restart Discord to apply changes

Method 4: Update Graphics Drivers

Right-click Start button → Device Manager
Expand "Display adapters"
Right-click your graphics card → Update driver
Choose "Search automatically for drivers"
Restart computer after update

🍎 macOS Fixes

Method 1: Clear Discord Cache (Mac)

Quit Discord completely (Cmd + Q)
Open Finder and press Cmd + Shift + G
Type ~/Library/Application Support/
Delete the "Discord" folder
Restart Discord

Method 2: Reset Discord Permissions

Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy
Click "Privacy" tab
Select "Microphone" and check Discord
Select "Screen Recording" and check Discord
Restart Discord after changes

💬 Discord-Specific Crash Fixes

Fix: Crashes During Voice Calls

Disable Discord overlay: Settings → Game Overlay → turn OFF "Enable in-game overlay"
Switch to push-to-talk instead of voice activation
Lower voice quality: Settings → Voice & Video → set quality to 64 kbps
Update or reinstall audio drivers

Fix: Crashes When Opening Discord

Restart your computer completely
Check for Windows/macOS updates
Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall
Reinstall Discord with fresh download

Fix: Crashes During Screen Sharing

Lower screen share quality to 720p
Close unnecessary applications before screen sharing
Disable hardware acceleration in Discord settings
Grant screen recording permissions (Mac) or disable fullscreen optimizations (Windows)

Fix: Crashes When Playing Games

Disable Discord game overlay completely
Turn OFF game activity status detection
Close Discord before launching intensive games
Add Discord to game's exclusion list if using overlays like Steam or GeForce Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Discord keep crashing on my computer?

Discord crashes can be caused by several factors: outdated app version, corrupted cache files, conflicting software, insufficient RAM, graphics driver issues, or Discord server problems. The most common cause is corrupted cache data that accumulates over time, especially in voice channels and game overlays.

How do I fix Discord crashing on Windows 10/11?

To fix Discord crashes on Windows: 1) Update Discord to the latest version, 2) Clear Discord cache by deleting %appdata%/discord folder, 3) Run Discord as administrator, 4) Update graphics drivers, 5) Disable hardware acceleration in Discord settings, 6) Add Discord to Windows Defender exclusions.

Is Discord down right now or is it just me?

You can check Discord's real-time status on this page. Our monitoring system checks Discord servers every 30 seconds to detect outages or performance issues. If Discord is operational but you're still experiencing crashes, the issue is likely on your device and can be fixed with troubleshooting steps.

How to stop Discord from crashing on mobile?

For mobile Discord crashes: 1) Force close and restart the Discord app, 2) Update Discord from App Store/Google Play, 3) Restart your phone, 4) Clear Discord app cache (Android), 5) Reinstall Discord app, 6) Free up storage space (need at least 1GB free), 7) Check for iOS/Android system updates.

Does clearing Discord cache delete my messages?

No, clearing Discord cache does not delete your messages, servers, or account data. Cache only stores temporary files like images, emojis, and app preferences. Your messages are stored on Discord's servers, not locally. Clearing cache may log you out, but you can simply log back in.

Why does Discord crash during voice calls?

Discord crashes during voice calls due to: audio driver conflicts, insufficient system resources, Discord overlay interference, or microphone/headset issues. Try disabling Discord overlay, updating audio drivers, closing other apps, or switching to push-to-talk instead of voice activation.