How can I hide the game I'm playing on Discord?

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Since Discord is a platform primarily intended for video game enthusiasts, the games you play can be seen by your friends and fellow members of a server.

However, it is still possible to disable this feature. Let's find out how in this article. hide the game you are playing on Discord.

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use youtube's automatic translation)

1. Disable activity status to hide the games you are playing on Discord

It is possible to hide the games you play easily via the Discord settings. Here are the steps to follow depending on the platform support:

  • Press the gear wheel to the right of your username.
The gear wheel on Discord to access the settings in the image
The gear wheel on Discord to access the settings in the image. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Select Privacy activities in order to find the activity parameters.
The Activity Privacy option on Discord in pictures
The Activity Privacy option on Discord in pictures. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Disable the status of your activity.
Photo of the activity sharing button on Discord in Disabled mode
Photo of the activity sharing button on Discord in Disabled mode. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

2. Disabling sharing of your activities on certain servers only

Please note that you can decide which servers share your activity. In this context, several options are available depending on the Discord medium:

  • Automatically share my activity when I join a server : Disable this button if you do not want your activity to be automatically visible on new servers you join. 
Screenshot of the options for servers on which to share activity on Discord
Screenshot of the options for servers on which to share activity on Discord. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • My servers You can disable sharing of your games on Discord for each of the servers you have joined.
Screenshot of the list of servers where activity can be shared on Discord
Screenshot of the list of servers on which activity can be shared on Discord. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Important notes:

  • Sometimes this setting is disabled by default, but ideally it should be enabled. check in the settings of Discord.
  • If a server is disabled, but you are friends with certain people who were members there, these individuals will still be able to see the games you play on Discord, unless you have completely disabled your activity status.

Discover also how to join a server on Discord à travers un autre article sur notre site.

3. Deleting recent activity history on Discord

Even if you haven't disabled your activity status on Discord, you can hide the games you have played by deleting your activity history on the platform. Here is what you need to do:

  • Click on your profile to display the user menu. Then press your avatar to view your complete profile.
Screenshot of a user's profile and avatar on Discord
Screenshot of a user's profile and avatar on Discord. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • In the Activity tab, you will see the games you have played that are visible on Discord. Select the three dots to the right of the activitythen press Clear game history.
Screenshot of the button to clear game history on Discord
Screenshot of the button to clear game history on Discord. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Confirm the action by pressing Wipe off.
Screenshot of confirmation of deletion of an activity on Discord
Screenshot of confirmation of deletion of an activity on Discord. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

If you haven't yet Discord, find out more in another article on our website How to install Discord on your device.

In conclusion, it is relatively simple to hide the games you play on DiscordYou can choose between masking by server or total masking.

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Released on : May 13, 2015

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