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✨ Say hello to the new "Active Developer" badge! ✨

We know you've all been wanting a way to proclaim yourself a Discord Developer - so starting now you can head over to the Developer Portal to grab yours! Here are some quick things to know:

active_badge This badge is for active developers - all you need in order to qualify for this badge is to have at least 1 app that has had a global application command used in the last 30 days!
active_badge Note: if you have an 'Early Verified Developer' badge, that is not going away and will remain on your profile.
active_badge You'll also sign up for our new Developer News feed! This will make it even easier to keep up with the latest news. We'll be sending the first edition out in the next few weeks!

You can run this check here: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer. Just select which app you want to get checked from the dropdown!

🦫 Beaver fact: Beavers secrete castoreum, which is used to bring out flavor in vanilla ice cream and add fruity notes to perfumes

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Hey there, active developers! We’re excited to send out one of our first updates, and to be able to talk to you so directly. It’s like we’re hanging out with you right in your server. That’s awesome.

In the spirit of Snowsgiving, we want to make sure you have time in your busy life to spend time with people you care about, rather than worrying about sending commands to your app.

So, for the month of December, we will not be checking activity for existing badge holders.

active_badge All existing Active Developers will keep their badge
active_badge New Active Developers can continue to claim the badge

Starting on January 10, 2023, we will be checking activity for all existing badge holders.

Thank you for being an integral part of what makes Discord app ecosystem awesome. Enjoy Snowsgiving and the holidays, and be sure to join us next week on December 14 for the last DDevs event of the year!

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Hey developers!

If you’re reading this, we’re delighted that you picked up your Active Developer badge and subscribed to this news feed! (If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer).

We hope your 2023 is off to a great start - here is a recap of some upcoming events, announcements, reminders, and opportunities. Enjoy!

ddev Join our February DDevs event
Join us for our first developer event of the year on February 28! We'll share API updates and host an exclusive panel with Discord employees discussing their tech interview experiences. Plus - spoiler alert - meet our new Discord Developer Community Manager!

BadgeActiveDeveloper Claim your Active Developer Badge
We’re so happy to see so many of you claim your badges! As a reminder, the Active Developer Badge requires you own an app that has a command that was used in the past 30 days. If at any point your app no longer meets this criteria, the badge will be removed from your profile (but of course you can reapply when you meet the criteria again).
Read more about the active developer badge and its criteria here: https://support-dev.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/10113997751447-Active-Developer-Badge

🆕 Recent API updates
🔗 Linked Roles was released last year to let admins dynamically created roles using 3rd-party information provided by installed apps. Get started using the tutorial: https://discord.com/developers/docs/tutorials/configuring-app-metadata-for-linked-roles

👥 Apps can now find more information about thread members in the member field in thread member objects.
👉 Change Log: https://discord.com/developers/docs/change-log#thread-member-details-and-pagination

👩‍⚖️ A new GUILD_AUDIT_LOG_ENTRY_CREATE event was added to the Gateway to let apps know when a new audit log entry is added in a guild.
👉 Change Log: https://discord.com/developers/docs/change-log#guild-audit-log-events

automod Updates to AutoMod include an increase in the number of allowed keyword rules per server and the max length for the keyword_filter and allow_list fields.
👉 Change Log: https://discord.com/developers/docs/change-log#increase-auto-moderation-keyword-limits

👀 Explore the App Directory
Looking for some fun things to do with your friends this month? We recently added in a new Cozy Night In category in App Directory! Check out our recs for apps that will add some cozy vibes to your server. In a server where you have ‘Manage Server’ permissions, head to: **Server Settings ** > App Directory

From there you'll see the Cozy Night In category on the homepage, where you can add these apps to your server!

On a related note, congratulations to everyone who enabled Discovery on their apps! (If you haven’t yet, you can see how to do so here: https://support-dev.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/9506257727255-App-Directory-Intro)

- Discord Developer team

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Hi developers! 👋

Welcome to another edition of our Developer News! Here you'll find recent updates, reminders, and upcoming events. Enjoy!

🌟 Recent Updates

AutoMod API

Expanded Markdown Support

App Directory Product Page Best Practices

Activities for All

  • Activities are now available to all! That’s right, now anyone can play any Activity any time they want! A big thank you to everyone who played Activities during our birthday celebration. You all loved Activities so much, we made them open to everyone from now on.

Usernames

We recently announced upcoming changes to Discord’s username system. While that new system continues to roll out to users, here are some key reminders about the bot side of this transition, which you can read more about here: https://dis.gd/app-usernames.

  • Bot usernames will not change immediately, and will remain in the Username#1234 format with a discriminator.
  • Bot users will continue to be automatically added to newly-created applications.
  • Application names will continue to be limited to 32 characters.

🗓️ DDevs Events

Discord Birthday

  • We hosted our first ever Discord Developers (DDevs) Activities Tournament this month as part of Discord’s 8th Birthday celebration! 32 participants were randomly selected by Tourney Bot and played Bobble League and Putt Party! The top four represented developers in the DDevs vs. Town Hall Tournament Finals. Congrats to Town Hall for winning the DDevs vs. Town Hall Birthday Activities Tournament! We'll get them next time, DDevs!
  • We also appreciated all the Discord love you shared in the birthday card channel. Here’s to another year of developing on Discord!

Developer Spotlight

  • Join our next DDevs event on Friday, June 23rd where you'll meet the people behind Cappuccino, CHANI, and Memrise! They were recently featured on the Discord blog for their apps that spark activity: https://dis.gd/fun-with-friends. Join to learn about their apps, ask questions, and learn tips and tricks for developing on Discord. A recording of the event will later be shared in the DDevs server in case you can't make it.

➡️ Don't miss out on future events! Join our DDevs server today: https://discord.com/invite/discord-developers.

We can't wait to see what you build next on Discord!
- Your Discord Developer team 💜

If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer.

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Hi developers! 👋

Welcome to the September edition of our Developer News! Here you’ll find recent updates, reminders, and other fun dev items!

🪄 API Updates

OpenAPI Spec

We recently launched our OpenAPI 3.1 spec in public preview to make it easier and more reliable to develop with the HTTP API. The OpenAPI specification is a standard to make it easy to define APIs in a way that both humans and machines can understand. Spectate the details in the new discord-api-spec repository.

Postman Collection

Postman is a platform that makes it easy to test and prototype with APIs, and we’ve recently updated the Discord Postman collection using our brand new OpenAPI spec. Explore the Postman collection to explore and try out Discord’s HTTP API endpoints.

Embed Debugger

We also released a new Embed Debugger tool that shows you how a URL's metadata will be parsed and rendered as a link embed within the Discord client. Use it to preview your site's embed or debug why your site's link embed isn't working as expected.

🌟 Product Updates

Masked Links

Tired of the world’s longest link clogging the chat when you could just say “click here”? Well fear not! Masked links are here. See what we did there? 😏

App Directory for Web

Picture your verified app and its product page just a click away on a webpage with no need for users to log in to Discord. Introducing App Directory on the web! All apps in the App Directory now have a publicly viewable link to make it easier for others to find and share your app. Visit https://discord.com/application-directory in your browser to see it live, and don’t forget to update your socials with your now web-friendly product page link!

Not verified yet? No worries! Our best practices guide will help you craft your perfect App profile page when you are ready.

💬 DDevs Community News

Server Refresh

Have you visited our Discord Developers (DDevs) server lately? It's looking fresh with new customizable roles, updated channels for connecting with other devs, and more! Be sure to visit and opt in to your preferred roles before our next server event.

We can't wait to see what you build next on Discord!
- Your Discord Developer team 💜

If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer.

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Hi developers! 👋

Welcome to a special late September edition of our Developer News! We have a lot of fun announcements for you today. 😄

💸 Premium App Subscriptions Launch in the US

It's been an incredible journey since we announced our alpha testing a year ago. As we continue this voyage, we're thrilled to announce another significant milestone for verified Apps: Premium App Subscriptions is launching in the US today!

Premium App Subscriptions offer an unmatched opportunity to earn directly from your users on Discord. Here's why it's a game-changer:

  • Easy Setup to get you started quickly
  • Seamless Transactions offer smooth payments from start to finish
  • Smart SKU Management to help you stay on top of your offerings
  • Insightful Analytics that let you dive deep into insights and metrics
  • Multiple Payment Options provide a wide range of choices for your users
  • Frictionless User Experience, allowing for an enjoyable journey for everyone involved
    All of this is now available on a platform you know and love!

Ready to redefine the way we engage and transact on Discord? With Premium Apps, it's not just about providing value; it's about earning from the value you provide. Learn more here.

📣 App Pitches Submissions Open

Last week, we announced App Pitches. It’s simple: tell us something incredible you want to build on Discord. Have an idea for an app that supports your local organizations? What about a fun game that everyone will love? Or an app that fills a very specific niche within your hobbies and interests? Tell us all about it and you might receive funding to hit the ground running at full speed.

Submissions open today! Pitch your idea and learn more here.

💬 DDevs Community News

Platform Updates Event

We recently hosted a Platform Updates event in our Discord Developers server. Join the community today to watch the recording and join us live for future DDevs events!

We can't wait to see what you build next on Discord!
- Your Discord Developer team 💜

If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer.

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Hi developers! 👋

Welcome to the October edition of our Developer News! 🫶

💸 Premium App Subscriptions Launch in the UK and EU

We are thrilled to announce that Premium App Subscriptions are now available in the UK and EU regions! After witnessing the success and positive feedback in the US, we're eager to bring this feature to our dedicated developers across the pond.

🔹 Why Premium App Subscriptions?

Empower your apps with seamless monetization, insightful analytics, and a frictionless user experience. This is your opportunity to harness a new avenue for growth and engagement within the Discord ecosystem.

🌐 Global Expansion

This is just another step in our mission to support developers globally. We are committed to continuously refining and expanding our offerings based on your feedback and needs.

💡 Stay Connected

Join the conversation in our Discord Developers (DDevs) server, share your feedback, and engage with fellow developers on our platform. Your insights drive our innovation!

🚀 Take Action Now!

If you are a verified app developer in the US, UK, or EU, log in to the Developer Portal and start monetizing today. Learn more here.

📣 App Pitches Celebration

App Pitches submissions are now closed! Thank you to everyone who submitted a pitch. We received hundreds of pitches and are currently ensuring that a real person reads every. single. one! Check back here on November 7 when we announce our winners, and keep the party going in DDevs as you hopefully start to bring your App Pitch idea to life! Regardless of the outcome, you are all winners in our hearts. ❤️

🎃 Happy Halloween from App Directory!

Boo! 👻 We're excited to share that our Halloween Collection is officially up in the App Directory! It features 4 amazing apps that you should definitely try out to get in the scary storytelling or witchy mood.
Our spotlight feature is HallowsTreat, a truly festive trick-or-treating app that lets users drop candy or even engage in boss battles. There's also plenty of Fright & Fortunes for you to engage with in the frightful and festive CROM, Cabot, and Chucky apps. You can even see the apps in action in our DDevs server for a limited time! Happy spooky season!

💬 DDevs Community News

App Directory Peer Review Session

Last week we hosted our first App Directory Peer Review Session in the DDevs server! Four App Directory product pages received live feedback from Discord staff and community members. Interested in receiving feedback for your App Directory product page? Visit DDevs and post to our #1159976451525836900 channel!

Upcoming Events

We have many more developer events around the corner. Join DDevs today to join in on the fun! Can you decipher our next event? Hint: ||LLmda Jcqtlibpwv||

We can't wait to see what you build next on Discord!
- Your Discord Developer team 💜

If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer.

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Hi developers! 👋

It's time for the November edition of Developer News! 🎉

💻 API Updates

🔗 Authenticated Attachment URL Parameters

Apps will encounter three new parameters in attachment CDN links used for link refreshing: ex, is, and hm. Starting no earlier than December 15, these parameters will be used to indicate when that CDN link is expired, after which your app would need to fetch a new link to access its content. Links within the client will be automatically refreshed, so most impact will be with expired attachment CDN links and links shared outside of the client. For details on the change, read the original and follow-up announcements in the Discord Developers server.

🤝 Interaction Response Permissions

A bug was fixed with bot user permissions, so now the behavior for interaction response edit actions will follow a bot user's permissions rather than the default @everyone permission. Read more in the changelog.

📣 App Pitches Winners

Discord Devs, you rocked it! We received hundreds of entries, which gave our set of judges plenty to think about as they reviewed every one of them. Here are the finalists for our 2023 App Pitches program for each category:

  • Apps for Artists: Art Arena
  • IRL Impact: Coral Reef Cam
  • Learning: Teranga
  • Mini-Games: Towntopia
  • Wildcard: PaperAI
  • Honorable Mention: Cohezion.ai
    ➡️ Read more about each pitch on our blog.

Thank you to everyone who helped make App Pitches 2023 a success. Even if your pitch didn’t win, know that you’re all winners in our hearts and we hope that you still go out and build your pitched apps! 🫶

🏆 Competitive Spirit Apps

Have you seen the new featured Competitive Spirit Apps in App Directory yet? 👀 Add TREBEL, Tourney Bot, Guess the Rank, and FN Leaderboard to your server or try them out for a limited time in the Discord Developers server!

💬 DDevs Community News

⚒️ DDevs Buildathon

Did you hear? We hosted our first ever DDevs Buildathon this month! We were so impressed by the 80 builds you created in just one week. Join us in the Discord Developers server and check out the #1168620408757567508 channel to see them!

🗓️ Upcoming Events

We have a few more events remaining before the end of the year, including our upcoming Developer Spotlight: Joyn Stage Event on Friday the 17th! Join us to meet Joyn, the people behind Tourney Bot, learn about their app, ask questions, and learn best practices for developing on Discord.

We can't wait to see what you build next on Discord!
- Your Discord Developer team 💜

If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer.

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Hi developers! 👋

It's time for the last 2023 edition of Developer News! 🎉 🪩

💻 API Updates

💸 More Ways to Test Premium App Subscriptions

Have you heard the news? We've made it easier for you to test your app subscriptions without having to use real payment methods! Team members will automatically receive a 100% discount on a subscription for your app, allowing you to test the end-to-end payment flow, and developers can create and delete test entitlements to toggle access to an application's premium features. Learn more here.

🔐Experimenting with End-End Encryption for Voice

As outlined in a blog post earlier this year, we are experimenting with end-to-end encryption (e2ee) for voice and video channels. During this testing phase, there is nothing developers need to do to support end-to-end encryption. Voice channels will automatically downgrade to currently documented, non-e2ee protocols when a bot user joins the channel. This is transparent to the connecting client but may result in a slight delay between establishing a connection and receiving audio. We will share updates as they become available. Find more information in the Change Log.

💬 DDevs Community News

2024 is almost here, and we’re celebrating in our Discord Developers (DDevs) server with community events!

🗓️ Platform Updates: 2023 Recap Event

Join us on <t:1702670400:F> for our last Platform Updates event of the year! During this special Platform Updates: 2023 Recap event, we’ll review platform highlights from the year PLUS preview exciting 2024 content. 👀 We’ll also host a Q&A with DevRel and other awesome Discord staff. You don’t want to miss this one! bwump_eyes

🚀 Activities Game Night

To celebrate the end of the year, we’re also hosting one last Activities Game Night of 2023! Come play Activities with Discord staff on <t:1703181600:F> and <t:1703286000:F> in DDevs. 🎮

📝 Developer Survey

Thank you to those who have already submitted their feedback via the annual developer survey! If you haven’t yet, log in to your developer portal and find the survey link in the navigation bar. It only takes a few minutes to make a big impact!

🫶 Holiday Break

Discord will be on a company-wide break from December 25 - January 1. Please expect delays with developer support tickets during this time. The DDevs server will also be more restricted than usual to ensure mods have time to enjoy the holidays. More information will be shared in DDevs in the coming weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and hope you have a wonderful holiday season! ✨

- Your Discord Developer team 💜

If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer.

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Hi developers! 👋

Welcome to 2024 and our first Developer News of the year! We're so excited for this year and hope you are, too. 🎉 🪩

💻 API Previews

In case you missed it, we hosted an end-of-the-year Platform Recap in in the Discord Developers (DDevs) server in December. We reviewed 2023 updates, previewed 2024 announcements, and hosted a Q&A with various Discord staff. We have lots of things planned for this year, so check out the recording!

📣 Sentry in App Directory

Have you seen the latest updates on the App Directory homepage? Check out our Developer’s Toolkit collection, featuring the app: Sentry! Sentry is a software monitoring tool that helps developers identify and fix code-related issues. From error tracking to performance monitoring, Sentry makes it easy to diagnose issues and learn continuously about your application code health. Add Sentry to your server so you can triage, resolve, and archive Sentry issues directly from Discord. ship_it

💬 DDevs Community News

Thank you for your patience during the Discord-wide holiday break. Our support staff are hard at work in responding to your tickets, and the DDevs server is no longer in “Holiday Break” mode. Jump on in and chat with your favorite dev community!

🗓️ 2024 Events

Looking for fun dev events? Join us in DDevs this <t:1706302800:F> for an App Directory Peer Review Session! Discord staff will review App Directory best practices and guide peer reviews for a few product pages from the community.

We have many more events and surprises planned for 2024, so stay tuned. Here's to another year of building on Discord!

- Your Discord Developer team 💜

If you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News, or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal: https://discord.com/developers/active-developer.

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Happy February, developers! 👋

It's time for another edition of our Developer News! 📰

💻 Platform Updates

🤖 Animated Avatars for Bot Users

Bot users can now have animated avatars! Animated avatars for your bot user can be uploaded by using the avatar field in the Modify Current User endpoint. Currently, uploading animated avatars is for bot users is only supported using the API—it is not currently supported through the app’s settings page.

🔗 Masked Links in App Directory Profile Expanded Descriptions

Masked links are now supported in the Expanded Description for App Directory profiles! 🎉 Apps eligible for discovery can update their Expanded Description through the App Directory tab in their app’s settings.

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✏️ Level Up your Builds with Figma!

Ready to level up your apps? Join us on <t:1708722000:F> for a very special Stage Event with Figma! Figma is the industry-leading UX/UI tool used by people who build products. Join this workshop to get a crash-course in Figma’s tools, capabilities, and how you can partner with designers to translate designs into code, faster. We’ll also host a Q&A, so come with questions! Join our Discord Developers (DDevs) server and RSVP today!

💬 Code && Chat Events

Looking for other developer events? We host a Code && Chat in DDevs a few times a month. Hang out with Discord staff while working on projects and listening to our Discord lofi mix. 🎵 Our next Code && Chat is <t:1709319600:F>. Hope to see you there!

We can't wait to see what you build next on Discord!

- Your Discord Developer team 💜

Server admins, if you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal or by editing your announcement channel's integrations settings, depending on how you subscribed.

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Hi developers! 👋

It's time for the March edition of our Developer News! We have SO MUCH to share with you this month! 🤩 📰

💻 Platform Updates

🚀 Embedded App SDK

Ready to build games and experiences on Discord? Starting March 18, Discord Developers will be able to build new games and experiences that can be played directly on the platform with our new 🌟 Embedded App SDK 🌟 ! The Embedded App SDK (Software Development Kit) lets you build Activities like the ones you know and love today. If you want to see examples of what you can build, you already can: hop into a Voice Channel and use the Rocket button to try out today’s available Activities with your friends! We’re so excited about this update, and hope you are too! 💜 More info can be found here.

🔑 Upcoming Permissions Change for Pruning

Starting on March 15, the Get Guild Prune Count and Begin Guild Prune endpoints will require the MANAGE_GUILD permission alongside the existing KICK_MEMBERS permission. See the change log PR draft for details.

🤖 Bot Banner

We also just released bot banners! You’re now able to add a banner image (static or gif!) to your bot. You can access editing your banner from the bot tab in the developer portal or the API. Note that animated banners can only be updated through the API at this time. This will appear in your bot profile, mobile, and other new places coming soon! Enjoy!

🎮 Discord @ GDC

We’re going to GDC (Game Developers Conference) in San Francisco the week of March 18! 🎉

Going to be at GDC? Come visit our Discord booth where we're hosting stage talks, giving away dev merch, and even offering free coffee. ☕ Check out our schedule of cool events & exciting announcements about the Discord Developer platform here.

We’ll also be hosting virtual events, workshops, and an Activities Buildathon in our Discord Developers (DDevs) server! ddevs We're starting our digital festivities with a Virtual Kickoff Party on <t:1710784800:F>. Just a bit later, we'll host our quarterly Platform Updates event with DevRel on <t:1710788400:F>. We’ll also host a session about the new Embedded App SDK. We’ve got plenty of more shenanigans happening throughout the week, so join the fun in DDevs✨!

📣 App Pitches

Got an idea for an Activity? Pitch it to us during the upcoming Discord App Pitches 2024! Back by popular demand, and because we love seeing how creative our Discord Developer community can be, we’re bringing back Discord App Pitches, with a focus on building Activities this time around. Show off your prototypes using the Embedded App SDK to our judges and you could win up to $30,000 USD! 💸 Submissions open April 1. Visit our website to learn more.

SO MANY EXCITING THINGS! 🥳 We can't wait to see what you build next on Discord! (Maybe something with the new SDK? 👀)

- Your Discord Developer team 💜

Server admins, if you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal or by editing your announcement channel's integrations settings, depending on how you subscribed.

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Hi devs! 👋

Welcome to the April edition of our Developer News! wumpus_party

gdc_game GDC Highlights

🌟 Embedded App SDK

We're still buzzing from GDC and the launch of the Embedded App SDK, now available in developer preview for devs to start building Activities on Discord! It was great to see so many of you there both IRL and online in our Discord Developers (DDevs) server. 🫶

🎥 GDC Event Recordings

💻 Platform Updates

🤩 User-Installed Apps in Preview

Apps can now be installed to user accounts, making them easier to install, discover, and access across Discord. By default, user-installed apps can be used across all of a user's servers, within their (G)DMs, and in DMs with an app's bot user. Apps can be updated to support user installation on the new Installation page in your app's settings.

During the preview, interaction responses for the user installation context will be forced to be ephemeral in servers with over 25 members. We are running a limited experiment in our DDevs community where this limitation is lifted. There also may be changes to the new fields discussed in the change log before general availability.

Read all the technical details, limitations, and known issues in the change log, or follow the tutorial to get started.

📊 CSV Export for Premium App Analytics

We heard you like numbers, so If you have an app with Monetization enabled you can now export your SKU analytics to CSV. This will allow you to use your preferred data tools to report on your premium offerings.

You can find the export at the bottom of the Monetization → Analytics tab of your app to export datapoints such as sales_count, sales_amount, sales_currencies, cancellation_count, refund_amount, and refund_count, aggregated by each of your offerings for the selected month.

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Join us in DDevs on <t:1714071600:F> for an App Directory Peer Review Session! Discord staff will review App Directory best practices and guide peer reviews for a few product pages from the community. If you're interested in receiving peer feedback, create a post in our #app-directory-feedback channel in DDevs.

We also host a co-working event, Code && Chat, every few weeks where we work on projects and listen to lofi. 🎶 Join us for our next one on <t:1714766400:F>!

📣 Discord App Pitches

As a reminder, Discord App Pitches 2024 submissions are open until May 1. Show off your Activity prototypes using the Embedded App SDK to our judges and you could win up to $30,000 USD! 💸 Visit our website to learn more.

We can't wait to see what you build on Discord!

- Your Discord Developer team 💜

Server admins, if you’d like to change which channel should receive our Developer News or opt-out at any time, you can do so in the Developer Portal or by editing your announcement channel's integrations settings, depending on how you subscribed.

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Hi devs! 👋

Welcome to the August edition of our Developer News! We've got some exciting updates to share with you this month! 🚀 📰

💻 Platform Updates

For more details on recent developer updates, including new AutoMod rules and message forwarding in the API, check out our developer change log.

🚀 User-installed Apps

Great news! User-installed apps are now generally available, bringing a set of API changes and improvements.

  • These apps can now post non-ephemeral replies in small servers and can be eligible for app discovery surfaces like the App Directory.
    We've also introduced a new Use External Apps permission, allowing modmins to control whether user-installed apps can post public replies in a server. Plus, you can now see an approximate user install count in the Application object and in your app's settings !

💎 Premium Apps Updates

We've rolled out several exciting features for Premium Apps:

😄 App Emojis

Express yourself with app emojis! You can now upload up to 2000 emojis for your application using the API or in your app's settings. Use these custom emojis anywhere on Discord!

🎮 New Case Studies and discord.com/build Makeover

We've given discord.com/build a fresh new look, showcasing the many possibilities for developers on Discord's platform. Along with this update, we've published three new case studies featuring a few of our Activities partners:

  • 🔫 FRVR: Scaling and Monetizing Krunker Strike on Discord
  • 🤖 Playroom: Building and Scaling a Multiplayer AI Game on Discord
  • 🧑‍🍳 Mojiworks: Creating Your First Discord Activity
    Ready to start building? Check out our Embedded App SDK and begin crafting your own interactive experiences today!

We're thrilled about these updates and can't wait to see what you'll create next on Discord! 🚀
💜 Your Discord Developer team
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ddevs Discord Developer News - May 2025

Hi devs! 👋 Welcome to our May edition of Discord Developer News. We've got some exciting updates to share with you this month, including new features and upcoming events you won't want to miss.
For more details on recent developer updates, check out the announcement channels in DDevs for #api-announcements, #activities-announcements, and #social-sdk-announcements.

✨ Welcome Back to Dev News!

We're excited to bring back our monthly Developer News! This monthly update will keep you informed about the latest platform changes, upcoming events, and developer interviews. Stay tuned each month for the latest updates from the Discord developer ecosystem.

🎮 Introducing the Discord Social SDK

At GDC earlier this year, we launched the Discord Social SDK. This new SDK enables game developers to integrate Discord-powered social features directly into their games, including rich presence, friend lists, invites, messaging, and voice chat, whether or not players have Discord accounts. RSVP for the DDevs **Introduction to Discord Social SDK **event below!

shapes_dancing  New Message Components for Apps

Your Discord apps just got more interactive! We've expanded our message components toolkit, giving you more ways to create engaging user experiences. These new components allow for richer interactions and more dynamic content in your apps. ✍️ Check out the change log for more details.

📋 May 2025 Platform Updates Survey

We want to make our upcoming events relevant to your Discord developer needs! Please take a moment to complete our quick survey to help shape the discussion during our live events:

➡️ May 2025 Platform Updates Survey ⬅️

Your feedback will help us focus on the topics that matter most to you during our upcoming DDevs events. We'll answer the most common questions and interests during our live sessions.

🗓️ Join Us for Upcoming Live Events

Mark your calendars for these exciting developer events:

  • May 22nd - DDevs Platform Updates: Join us next week for the latest updates on our developer platform updates and meet some new members on the devrel team!
  • May 29th - Deep Dive: New Message Components for Apps: Learn how to use our new message components in your apps.
  • June 12th - Introduction to the Discord Social SDK: Join us in June to learn more about the new Discord Social SDK and see it in action!
    -# 📽️ Not able to join us live? We will be recording these events and scheduling repeat events to accommodate folks in more timezones!

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Your Discord Developer team
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ddevs Discord Developer News - June 2025

Hey devs! Welcome to our June edition of Discord Developer News. This month we’ve got some exciting updates about our Social SDK and upcoming events to share with you!

🎮 Discord Social SDK Updates

Have you seen the latest news on the Discord Social SDK? 🎮🚀 We're thrilled to share some exciting developments in our game developer toolkit, which is available to creators of all sizes to bring Discord-powered social features directly into your games.

Here's what's new:

🗓️ Join Us for Upcoming Live Events

Mark your calendars and join us live for these developer events:

  • Introduction to Social SDK
    • Date: June 12th June 24th
    • Location: DDevs Event Stage
    • Join us for a walkthrough of the Discord Social SDK and see it in action!
  • DDevs Let’s Play: Activities Game Night
    • Date: June 26th
    • Location: #activities channels
    • Come hang out with our devrel team and other Discord developers for some game time! Start practicing your Putt Party and Krunker Royale.

📨 Discord Developer Email Newsletter

Prefer to stay updated by email? We have launched a dedicated developer newsletter to keep you informed about all things Discord development.

glhf!
Your Discord Developer team
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ddevs Discord Developer News - June v2025.5

Hey devs! Quick update from your Discord Developer team.

🔄 Event Rescheduled: Introduction to Social SDK

🎮 Join us for a fun walkthrough of the Discord Social SDK and see it in action! We'll cover:

  • Getting started with the Social SDK
  • Key features and capabilities
  • Live demonstrations

Whether you're new to the Social SDK or looking to dive deeper into Discord's game development tools, this session is perfect for developers of all experience levels. We'll show you how to bring Discord-powered social features directly into your games.

glhf!
Your Discord Developer team
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ddevs Discord Developer News - July 2025

Hey devs! This month we've got new Social SDK release notes, Screenshot Saturday, and upcoming events to share with you!

🎮 Discord Social SDK Updates

  • 📦 Social SDK 1.4 is a big release! This release provides multiple requested features:
    • You can now retrieve chat histories of lobbies up to 200 messages and 72 hours — also, DM History is coming soon! 🎉
    • A new series of functions that automatically sort your Unified Friends list based on our design guidelines, without you having to build your own sorting functionality!
    • The Social SDK will now also let you know which friend requests are likely spam.
    • Usual set of bug fixes, general improvements and more!
  • 📚 New Guides - Check out our latest resources:
    • Handle Special Characters in Display Names - Learn how to properly handle Unicode characters in your game's fonts when rendering Display Names in your game.
    • Voice Chat Management Guide - Our long-awaited guide on managing Voice Chat with the Social SDK is finally here!
    • Unified Friends List Figma File - We’ve created a Figma resource with a templated design-system of building out your game's friends list. Change various components to match your game’s visual-language, and see it update in realtime.

📸 New! Screenshot Saturday in DDevs

Screenshot Saturday is a weekly tradition in the gamedev community where developers share progress on their projects. It could be a gameplay GIF, a WIP screenshot, or even early prototype footage.

We're bringing this tradition to DDevs! Every Saturday, we'll have a dedicated thread in our game dev chat where developers can showcase what they've been working on and spark discussions about techniques, tools, mechanics, and more.

🗓️ Join Us for Upcoming Live Events

Mark your calendars and join us live for these developer events:

  • Powering Player Connections: How Discord's Social SDK Boosts Your Game
    • Friends make gaming better. Discord is the place where friends talk before, during, and after gaming. Come and see how our Social SDK brings some of that Discord magic right into your games. And yes, there will be memes.
    • Date: July 10th at 12pm PST in event stage
  • DDevs: Building Games with Unity and Social SDK
    • Join us for a live walkthrough integrating the Discord Social SDK into Unity! We'll demonstrate how easy it is to integrate Discord-powered social features into your Unity games using ready-made prefabs built following our UI best practices.
    • This event will also include a sample project so you can easily bring it into your games!
      • Date: July 24th at 12pm PST in event stage

🆕 DDevs Community Updates

We've refreshed the Discord Developers server! Take a moment to explore the updated spaces and new resources we've added to better serve everyone building cool things in our developer community.

Happy building!
Your Discord Developer team

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ddevs Discord Developer News - August 2025

Hey devs! Welcome to our August edition of Discord Developer News. This month we're excited to share updates to our Social SDK, updated platform docs, upcoming events, and more!

🎮 Social SDK Updates

📓 Platform Docs Updates

👾 Activities Updates

🗓️ Join Us for Upcoming Live Events

Mark your calendars and join us live for these developer community events:

▶️ DDevs: UI/UX Best Practices for Apps

Join us for a practical session on UI/UX best practices for Discord apps! We'll explore design principles that create intuitive user experiences, showcase well-designed bot features, and provide actionable resources to help you see your creations through users' eyes. Come ready to transform how users interact with your apps!

▶️ Let's Play, DDevs: SUPERVIVE

Join us for a Let's Play session of SUPERVIVE! Watch our Dev Rel team demonstrate the Discord Social SDK in action during gameplay of this top-down MOBA battle royale. Perfect for developers interested in SDK implementation or community members who just want to hang out! Watch their launch video.

▶️ DDevs: Discord Social SDK Updates

Swing by to get an overview of the latest Social SDK updates with several Discord staff members!

Happy building!
Your Discord Developer team

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ddevs September 2025 Developer News

Hey Discord Developers! 👋

Welcome to our September 2025 edition of Developer News. We've got new features, improvements, and resources to help you build amazing experiences on Discord. Let's dive in!

📦 Social SDK 1.5 Release

Discord Social SDK 1.5 includes new features and bug fixes to enhance your game integration:

  • DM History Support: New methods for accessing game DM history
  • Enhanced Rich Presence: Additional activity types and customization options
  • Cross-Device Game Invites: Accept invites across different devices
  • Platform Updates: Mobile auth improvements, ARM64 support, and bug fixes

Check out the changelog for Social SDK 1.5 for more details.

🎙️ Social SDK Communication Features Now Available

We’re thrilled to announce that the Discord Social SDK communication features are coming out of closed beta! Now, developers can take full advantage of Discord voice and text chat, connecting players for longer playtimes, and enhancing multiplayer experiences.

youtube Introducing Discord Developers YouTube Channel

We're excited to announce the official launch of our Discord Developers YouTube Channel! This dedicated space will host tutorials, best practices, case studies, and other valuable content to help you make the most of Discord's developer platform.

Like + Subscribe now to stay updated with the latest developer content and resources!

📌 Message Pinning Updates

We've raised the pin limit from 50 to 250 and made changes to message pinning permissions and management:

  • New Dedicated Permission: PIN_MESSAGES is now separate from MANAGE_MESSAGES, giving you more granular control over who can pin messages in a channel
  • Backward Compatibility: This change will be backward compatible until January 12th, 2026, after which MANAGE_MESSAGES will no longer grant the ability to pin or unpin messages
  • New Paginated Pins Endpoints: We've introduced new endpoints for more efficient management of pinned messages, especially in channels with numerous pins

shapes Modals are getting new components!

You asked for them, and now they're here!

  • New Label Component: A top-level component for modals with label, description, and the ability to contain Text Input or String Select
  • String Select Support: String Selects now work in modals, providing more interactive options for your users
    Check out the changelog for more details

📅 Upcoming Events

shapes Modal Components

We’ve introduced new modal components, join us as we live code to show you what modals are capable of now!

  • Date: <t:1757527200:f>
  • Location: DDevs Event Stage
  • RSVP here

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Join us for a recap of recent platform updates and preview of what we’re working on next.

  • Date: <t:1758826800:f>
  • Location: DDevs Event Stage
  • RSVP here

glhf!

  • The Discord Developer Team
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ddevs_halloween October 2025 Developer News

Hey Discord Developers! 👋

Welcome to our October 2025 edition of Developer News. Let's dive into the latest platform updates and upcoming events!

🤖 Bot & API Updates

  • Modal Components: We finally did it! We've expanded components for modals! All select menus (User, Role, Mentionable, Channel) are now fully supported in modals. We've also added new TextDisplay and Label components. Learn more about our new modal components in the changelog.
  • Per Guild Bot Profiles: Bots can now set banner, avatar, and bio fields for each guild they are a member of using the modify current member route.

🎮 Social SDK Updates

  • Discord Social SDK 1.6 introduces new features like guild channel sorting and upcoming authorization flow support, API improvements with a safer current user method and message caching, enhances voice communications, and fixes various bugs including privacy settings and connectivity issues. Check out the full changelog for Social SDK 1.6.
  • Server-Side Provisional Account API: We've introduced a new endpoint for creating provisional accounts in server-side games. This streamlines the account creation process for your users. Check out our Using Provisional Accounts guide to implement this feature in your game.
  • New Webhooks: We've introduced new webhooks for LOBBY_MESSAGE_* and GAME_DIRECT_MESSAGE_* events that allow you to intercept lobby and direct messages for asynchronous moderation. Visit our Webhook Events documentation to learn more about these new events.

👀 Upcoming Platform Changes To Watch

  • Rate Limit on Requesting ALL Guild Members Opcode: We've introduced rate limits when requesting all guild members to improve platform stability. Learn more.
  • Deprecating Non-E2EE Voice Calls: We're phasing out non-end-to-end encrypted voice calls. Review the deprecation timeline and migration guide to ensure your integrations continue to work!
  • Voice & Video Transport Codes Deprecation: This is a reminder that deprecated transport codes will be rolling off over the next 1-2 months. Please update your implementations accordingly. Learn more.

📺 @DiscordDevelopers YouTube

Check out the latest videos from the Discord Developers YouTube channel, including events you may have missed here!

📅 Upcoming Events.

Fall 2025 Platform Updates Event

Join us for a comprehensive recap of recent developer platform updates and get a preview of what we're working on next!

Building Games with the Social SDK

Learn how to use lobbies, invites, and Rich Presence together in your game to connect players to their friends! We'll cover creating lobbies, inviting players through Discord, and exposing lobbies and joining through Rich Presence.

happy building!

  • The Discord Developer Team
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ddevs November 2025 Developer News

Hey Discord Developers! 👋

Welcome to our November 2025 edition of Developer News. Let's dive into the latest platform updates and upcoming events!

🎮 Social SDK Updates

Discord Social SDK 1.6.12170

We've shipped some exciting updates to the Discord Social SDK in release 1.6.12170.

  • Custom Game Invite Banners: You can now provide custom art to display as a banner image in game invites that appear in Discord, making your invites more visually engaging and on-brand.
  • Customize Rich Presence Display Names: It's now possible to customize the displayed name for your Application in Discord's Rich Presence, giving you more control over how your game appears to users.

🤖 Bot & API Updates

  • Last month we announced new modal components!
  • This month: Introducing the File Upload component in Modals
    • Have you ever wanted to collect more than text from a user through a modal? With the new File Upload component you can! You can specify a min and max number of files accepted between 0 and 10, and if uploading files within that limit is required before submitting. Any file types are accepted, and the max file size is based on the user's upload limit in that channel.

🛠️ Libraries and Samples

We've shipped some tool updates to make your development experience smoother:

  • We’ve integrated lobbies and invites into the Unity for Social SDK Sample Project. Use them to let players invite their friends both in game and through the Discord client. Download the sample and use it for inspiration in your game!
  • discord-interactions.js got a refresh to support new Enums for components and receiving webhook events, making it easier to build bots that respond to Discord interactions and webhook events.

📚 Social SDK Case Studies

  • Learn how Mainframe Industries integrated the Discord Social SDK directly into Pax Dei, using Discord's voice and social features to power their in-game communication stack. Read the full case study to see how they did it!
  • See how Omeda Studios, the team behind the MOBA Predecessor, used the Discord Social SDK to quickly deliver highly requested social features. Watch the video!

📅 Upcoming Events

Getting Started with Discord Webhooks: Hook, Line, and Sinker

Join us for a hands-on webinar where we'll walk through everything you need to know about Discord Webhooks.

2025 Buildathon Kickoff!

Come together to create Bots and Apps, Games with the Social SDK, and Activities. We’ll have categories to create in, channels to show off your progress, and spaces to find teammates to build together. The Buildathon will run from Dec 1st to Jan 9th, then we’ll highlight some of our favorite creations!

happy building!

  • The Discord Developer Team
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ddevs Discord Developer News - December 2025

Hey devs! Welcome to our December edition of Discord Developer News. This month we're wrapping up 2025 with exciting updates to the Social SDK, new permissions and tools, and some amazing community events to close out the year!

🏗️ DDevs Buildathon: Build Something Amazing!

Join developers from around the world for our 2025 Buildathon! From December 1st through January 9th, we're challenging you to build something incredible with Discord's developer platform.

What to Expect:

  • Kickoff Event Recording: Watch the recorded kickoff to get inspired and learn what's possible. Watch our YouTube kickoff video to get started!
  • Weekly Coding Sessions: Connect with other developers, get help, and share your progress in our weekly community coding sessions
  • Build & Share: Create apps, bots, games, or integrations using Discord's APIs, Activities, or Social SDK
  • Community Support: Get help from Discord's developer relations team and connect with fellow builders in chat and during office hours

Whether you're a seasoned Discord developer or just getting started, this is your chance to experiment, learn, and showcase your creativity. We can't wait to see what you build!

Join the DDevs server to participate and stay updated on all buildathon activities.

🔐 New Permissions & Upcoming Permission Split

We've made some important updates to permissions that you should know about:

Available Now:

  • New BYPASS_SLOWMODE permission for managing slowmode restrictions (changelog)
  • Bots can now use CREATE_EVENTS and CREATE_GUILD_EXPRESSIONS permissions (changelog)
  • A few months ago, we introduced and split PIN_MESSAGES from MANAGE_MESSAGES (changelog)

⚠️ Important: Breaking Changes Effective February 23, 2026

Starting February 23, 2026, these permissions will be required to continue allowing users and bots the permissions they offer. Make sure to update your app to request these permissions if you need them. Note: bots are not affected by slowmode restrictions.

📖 See full details on the breaking change and what you need to do

🎮 Social SDK in Action: Rust Case Study

See how Facepunch integrated the Discord Social SDK into their high-stakes survival game, Rust. By enabling direct, low-friction voice chat and social features, they boosted player focus and leveraged their massive Discord community to power critical in-game communication. Read the full case study

🎙️ Developer Spotlight: Digital Bandidos

Discover how indie publisher Digital Bandidos leveraged the Discord Social SDK to champion their developers. They discuss solving the challenges of cross-platform communication and bringing the richly social PC experience of titles like Town of Salem 2 to console players via seamless in-game voice. Watch the video

🎉 Join us for Discord Developers: Year In Review

  • Date: December 17th
  • Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of Discord development and look ahead to what's coming in 2026!
  • RSVP here

Happy holidays and happy coding! ☃️

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ddevs Discord Developer News - January 2026

Hey devs! Welcome to the January edition of Discord Developer News. As we kick off the new year, we're excited to share important updates about our Buildathon finale, new learning resources, and new account linking capabilities. Let's dive in!

🏁 Final Stretch for our DDevs 2025 Buildathon

Time is almost up! Our Buildathon wraps up on January 9th. Submit your bot, activity, or game before the deadline. Our favorites in each category will be announced on January 23.

🎬 Watch Our 2025 Year in Review Event

Missed our recent 2025 Changelog live event? We've got you covered! Watch the full recording to catch up on all the updates from this year and what we’re thinking about for 2026.

🎓 Learn to Build with the Social SDK in Unity

New to building Discord-integrated games? We've partnered with Unity Learn to create a comprehensive course that teaches you how to build games with the Discord Social SDK in Unity from the ground up.

🔗 New Social SDK Guide: Account Linking from Discord

We've added a new guide showing how to enable account linking entry points within the Discord client. With Social SDK 1.6+, Discord can now display "Link your account" prompts and buttons throughout the client to encourage players to connect their game accounts, leading to higher linking rates and better social engagement.

📨 Stay Connected with Discord Developers in 2026

Join our Discord community and stay up to date on your preferred platform!

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Your Discord Developer team

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Join the Discord DevRel team for our final DDevs Change Log event of 2025! We’re recapping a massive year for the developer community and looking ahead at what’s coming in 2026.

In this video, we cover:

  • Discord Checkpoint 2025: A look at the massive stats across the platform, including over 700 billion messages sent this year.
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ddevs Discord Developer News - February 2026

Hey devs! Welcome to the February edition of Discord Developer News. This month we're excited to share updates about our Buildathon champions, new community management tools, and a new guide for implementing Social SDK account linking on mobile. Let's dive in!

🏆 DDevs 2025 Buildathon Champions

Congrats to our 2025 Buildathon champions! Also thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Buildathon! We were blown away by the creativity and innovation from our developer community. From bots to immersive activities and games, you all brought some incredible projects to life.

🎉 [Check out our favorite projects in the #1443355098125172756 channel.

🎓 New Unity Content from Unite 2025

Missed Unite 2025? We've got you covered with two comprehensive sessions on building Discord-integrated games with Unity:

  • Grow Your Game with Discord's Developer Tools & Resources: Learn how to leverage Discord's developer tools to drive user acquisition, engagement, and long-term retention. From Rich Presence to Discord Quests, discover how to turn your players into ambassadors. Watch the session
  • Building Games with the Discord Social SDK: Follow along as we walk through setting up OAuth2 authentication, implementing Rich Presence, and building an in-game direct messaging system using Unity. Watch the talk

🔧 New Community Management Tools: Invite Endpoints

We've added powerful new endpoints and functionality for managing server invites, perfect for communities that want more granular control over access:

  • Target Specific Users: Create invites that can only be accepted by specified users using the target_users_file parameter
  • Automatic Role Assignment: Grant roles to members when they accept an invite using the role_ids parameter
  • New Management Endpoints: Get, update, and check the status of target users for your invites

These features are ideal for communities running exclusive events, reward programs, or managing access at scale.

📖 Read the full changelog
📚 View the Invite API reference

📱 New Guide: Account Linking on Mobile

Building a mobile game? We've published a comprehensive guide on implementing account linking for mobile devices using deep linking and OAuth2. This guide walks you through the entire flow of authenticating Discord users from your mobile application.

Learn how to:

  • Set up deep linking to handle OAuth2 redirects in your mobile app
  • Implement the OAuth2 authorization flow for mobile
  • Create a seamless account linking experience for your users

📖 Read the Account Linking on Mobile guide

📨 Stay Connected

Join our Discord community and stay up to date on your preferred platform!

ddevs Join the Discord Developers server
✉️ Subscribe to our Discord Developers email newsletter
youtube Follow @DiscordDevelopers on YouTube

Happy building!
Discord Developer team

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ddevs Discord Developer News - March 2026

Hey devs! Welcome to the March edition of Discord Developer News. We’ve had our heads down improving the developer experience, with updates across the Developer Portal and Developer Docs. Below, we’re also recapping some of the recent API features we’ve released.

🎮 We're back from GDC!

Catch our event recap on March 31st. We'll be sharing some of our favorite GDC moments and chat about what we're building for game developers on Discord.

🕹️ Game Devs: Claim Your Game and Official Game Community

Game developers can now claim and customize their game profile on Discord, unlocking the ability to verify their community server as an Official Game Community for their game.

✨ Discord Dev Portal & Dev Docs got a refresh!

The Developer Portal and Developer Docs have both been updated with improved navigation, usability, and a redesigned theme, with more developer experience improvements on the way.

gdc_build Developer Portal

  • New dev portal home page with quick access to apps, docs, and new developer videos.
  • New theme with updated navigation and updated light/dark support.
  • New Localization support! This will use the same language you have set in the Discord client.
  • Check out the updated developer portal

docs Developer Docs

  • Reorganized structure with new tabs for each feature area and new sidebars for easier navigation.
  • New guides and overviews for platform-wide features and use cases, with more on the way!
  • AI & MCP support: Docs now work with AI development tools via Copy-as-Markdown, an LLMs.txt file, and an MCP server, available at https://docs.discord.com/mcp
  • Existing docs URLs are stable and were preserved during the reorganization. Some titles and content were updated or moved for clarity.
  • Check out the updated docs

⚙️ Recent API Features & Changes

Server-side message moderation for the Social SDK
New endpoints + docs for application-scoped moderation metadata workflows.

Context menu commands UI + higher limits
Commands are easier to browse, and per-type limits have increased from 5 → 15.

New modal components: Radio Groups, Checkbox Groups & Checkboxes
More UI building blocks for your modal workflows.

New Guide for Using Community Invite Endpoints
New invite endpoints and an end-to-end guide for community servers.

🛰 Follow Along with Developer Updates

Happy building!
Your Discord Developer team

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ddevs Discord Developer News - April 2026

Hey devs! Welcome to the April edition of Discord Developer News.

This month, we’ve got a new game industry case study, fresh updates in the change log, new game dev guides in the docs, and an upcoming event you can join live in DDevs.

⚙️ SDK Releases & Docs Updates

Two new Social SDK releases are now available

  • Release 1.8.14856: Adds iOS support for Unity and Unreal Debug plugins with Info and Verbose logging, and fixes Party Privacy propagation via Client::UpdateRichPresence so join buttons update correctly when switching from private to public.
  • Release 1.8.14985: Adds Xbox GDK 251002 support

Search Guild Messages API Endpoint

We’ve added docs for the Search Guild Messages endpoint, which lets bots search messages in a guild using filters like content, author, channel, mentions, attachments, and embeds. Requires the READ_MESSAGE_HISTORY permission and MESSAGE_CONTENT privileged intent.

🕹️ New Game Dev Guides in the Docs

We’ve launched new game dev guides to help you use Discord APIs and SDKs to grow your game and engage your community of players.

🪖 Case Study: How Battlefield 6 Leveraged Discord for a Record-Breaking Launch

EA built a unified social layer for Battlefield 6 by integrating Rich Presence and cross-platform invites through EA Connect, making it easier for console and PC players to jump in together.

The results: 4M Discord Quest completions with 80%+ of participants still active 30 days later.

📺 GDC 2026 Recap Video

Catch the full GDC 2026 recap with the Discord DevRel team as they break down our "Mission Control" booth highlights and the "Festival of Gaming."

🗓️ Upcoming Event: Social SDK Server-Side Moderation

We’ll walk through integrating server-side moderation with the Social SDK’s chat feature in a live coding session.

  • RSVP for April 15th 2pm PT

🛰 Follow Along with Developer Updates

Happy building!

Your Discord Developer team

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Welcome to our GDC 2026 recap! Join the Discord DevRel team: Colin, Anthony, Mika, and Mark—as we break down everything we released and saw at the "Festival of Gaming" this year. 👾 From our Mission Control-themed booth to the latest Social SDK updates, we’re diving into how developers can bridge the gap between their game and their commun...

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