Discord Patch Notes: April 6, 2026 (opens in new tab)
Discord’s April 6, 2026 patch focuses on performance, accessibility, media sharing, and a broad set of usability fixes across desktop, iOS, Android, and Linux. The most notable improvements reduce desktop voice-channel deadlocks by about 30% and reduce iOS image-upload sizes by 17% and latency by 12%. Discord also continues a major accessibility audit while addressing numerous navigation, layout, search, and platform-specific bugs. ## Performance and Media Sharing - Desktop changes reduced deadlocked Voice threads by approximately 30%, making users less likely to remain stuck on “Connecting.” - iOS image uploads now use files roughly 17% smaller and complete about 12% faster. - Mobile landscape mode was improved by calculating padding on a screen-by-screen basis rather than relying on global padding rules. - Android server reordering now scrolls more smoothly. ## Accessibility Improvements - Discord is continuing a large accessibility audit across its clients. - Fixes addressed keyboard focus rings, button alignment, text overflow, and controls becoming inaccessible in longer languages. - Desktop profile buttons, settings controls, and the Server Invite modal received layout and focus improvements. - Discord encourages users to report remaining accessibility problems through its bug-reporting channels. ## Search, Navigation, and Account Behavior - Search negation now works correctly with filters such as `has:-image`. - The desktop `CMD/CTRL+F` shortcut no longer opens server search while a modal is active. - Browser-style back and forward navigation now behaves correctly after switching accounts. - Opening a Discord link from a browser no longer replaces the current channel without preserving a usable way to return. - Fixed several Settings and modal-navigation problems, including unexpected jumps to the bottom of the page. ## Desktop and Settings Fixes - Corrected keybind-button alignment and keyboard focus positioning. - Fixed profile buttons extending beyond the visible area in languages with longer text. - Shop item modals can now be closed by clicking outside them at minimum window height. - Profile bio changes are properly cleared by the Reset button. - Removed a persistent “NEW” badge from the `@time` command. - Corrected outdated role designs in Server Template previews. - Fixed visual issues involving nameplates, profile banners, Nitro perk badges, and Shop error-message spacing. - The Desktop update indicator no longer appears clickable while an update is still downloading. ## Mobile and Platform-Specific Fixes - Wayland now properly detects when Linux users become active or go AFK. - Android now provides visual confirmation after sending a friend request through a QR code. - Android theme changes update the entire Settings interface immediately. - Android QR-code login buttons now appear active when usable. - Android’s In-App Browser setting correctly opens links inside Discord. - iOS users can now switch out of Invisible status reliably. - iOS server lists no longer jump when switching servers. - iOS Server Guide progress bars and welcome messages now display and dismiss correctly. - Fixed an iOS crash that could occur when canceling a Nitro Classic subscription. - iOS search results now display images in bot-message containers at the correct size. ## Messaging, Profiles, and Social Features - Removed duplicate friend suggestions for users who had already received a request. - Fixed incorrect profile connection icons for external links. - Corrected duplicate usernames shown in pending friend-request tooltips. - Channel-name inputs no longer incorrectly offer custom emoji, which channel names do not support. - Student Hub join-method filtering now works properly. - Server Tags and badges received alignment fixes on Android. - The Nitro gift emoji picker’s “Add Emoji” button now functions correctly. Discord recommends updating as fixes reach each platform, with additional early testing available through the iOS TestFlight release.