Discord, a popular platform among gamers and digital communities, has introduced a significant overhaul to its mobile app, signifying a strategic shift towards improved user experience on handheld devices. This update, detailed in a recent blog post, reflects Discord’s response to the evolving needs of its growing Gen Z and millennial user base.
The new design showcases distinct navigation tabs immediately upon app launch, offering separate sections for servers, messages, and notifications and a ‘You’ tab for profile and settings adjustments. A standout feature is the global DM search function, enabling users to sift through messages, pins, attachments, and more without opening individual direct messages.
Responding to user demands, the update introduces ‘Midnight’, an OLED-friendly dark mode, aiming to reduce eye strain and battery usage. Recognizing the shift towards mobile usage, Discord’s update transforms the app into a more standalone experience rather than just a supplementary tool to the desktop version. The redesign addresses past limitations in speed, reliability, and feature availability on mobile.
- Servers Tab
- Messages Tab
- Enhanced Search and Detail Pages
- Improved Media Sharing
Discord’s mobile redesign didn’t occur in isolation. It was heavily influenced by community input gathered through app reviews, surveys, and social media platforms like Reddit. This collaborative approach resulted in a mix of well-received features and some controversial changes, leading to continuous iterations based on user feedback.
