Discord is a social platform that allows users to communicate through voice calls, video calls, text messaging, and media, operating on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, and web browsers. It is centered around communities, offering tools like persistent chat rooms, direct messaging, and server creation. Discord was conceived by Jason Citron and Stanislav Vishnevskiy, who founded Discord Inc. Citron is the former CEO of Discord. In April 2025, Citron stepped down as CEO and Humam Sakhnini became the CEO.
Discord's key features include the ability to create servers for communities, manage their visibility, and create voice and text channels. Users can create roles and assign them to server members, which determines channel access and moderation capabilities. Discord also offers Stage Channels for live audio talks and discussions, and Threads for temporary text channels. The platform integrates with other services and offers developer tools and bots to automate tasks. As of 2024, Discord has approximately 150 million monthly active users and 19 million weekly active servers. Discord's main features are free. However, users can opt to subscribe to Nitro for enhanced features. Nitro Basic costs $2.99 per month, while the full Nitro plan costs $9.99 per month. These subscriptions offer perks like larger file uploads, HD streaming, custom emojis, and profile customization options. Discord is currently available and operational.
