How to Uninstall Discord (Windows, Mac, Mobile & Browser)

Discord is a popular platform for voice, video, and text communication. However, if you no longer use it—or you’re troubleshooting issues—you may want to uninstall it from your device.

This step-by-step guide explains how to uninstall Discord on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and how to remove it from your browser.

How to Uninstall Discord on Windows

Method 1: Using Settings (Windows 10 & 11)

Click the Start menu.
Open Settings.
Go to Apps → Installed Apps (or Apps & Features in Windows 10).
Scroll down and find Discord.
Click the three dots (⋮) next to Discord.
Select Uninstall.
Confirm by clicking Uninstall again.

Discord will be removed from your system.

Method 2: Using Control Panel

Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.
Locate Discord in the list.
Right-click it and choose Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Optional: Remove Leftover Discord Files (Windows)

Sometimes, Discord leaves behind residual files.

Press Windows + R.
Type %appdata% and press Enter.
Delete the Discord folder.
Go back to the Run dialog.
Type %localappdata% and delete the Discord folder there as well.

This ensures a clean removal.

How to Uninstall Discord on Mac

Open Finder.
Go to the Applications folder.
Locate Discord.
Drag it to the Trash.
Right-click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

Remove Leftover Files (Optional)

In Finder, click Go in the menu bar.
Select Go to Folder.
Enter:~/Library/Application Support
Find and delete the Discord folder.

You can also check:

~/Library/Caches
~/Library/Preferences

Delete any Discord-related files.

How to Uninstall Discord on Android

Open Settings.
Tap Apps or Apps & Notifications.
Find and select Discord.
Tap Uninstall.
Confirm the action.

Alternatively:

Press and hold the Discord app icon.
Tap Uninstall.
Confirm.

How to Uninstall Discord on iPhone or iPad

Locate the Discord app on your Home Screen.
Press and hold the app icon.
Tap Remove App.
Select Delete App.
Confirm by tapping Delete.

Discord will be removed from your device.

How to Stop Using Discord (Browser Version)

If you use Discord in a web browser, there’s nothing to uninstall. Simply:

Log out of your account.
Clear your browser cache if desired.
Remove any saved passwords from your browser settings.

How to Delete Your Discord Account (Optional)

If you want to permanently delete your account:

Open Discord.
Go to User Settings (gear icon).
Click My Account.
Scroll down and select Delete Account.
Enter your password and confirm.

⚠️ Note: If you own servers, you must delete or transfer ownership before deleting your account.

Troubleshooting: Discord Won’t Uninstall?

If Discord won’t uninstall:

Restart your computer and try again.
End all Discord processes in Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac).
Use a third-party uninstaller tool.
Make sure Discord isn’t running in the system tray.

Final Thoughts

Uninstalling Discord is straightforward on most devices. Whether you’re freeing up space, troubleshooting issues, or simply no longer using the app, following the steps above ensures a complete removal.

If you plan to reinstall later, you can always download the latest version directly from the official Discord website.