How to Clear Discord Cache — Complete Guide for Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android

To clear Discord cache on Windows press Win+R, type %appdata%\Discord, and delete the Cache, Code Cache, and GPUCache folders. On Mac open Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G, type ~/Library/Application Support/discord, and delete the same folders. On iPhone go to Settings → General → iPhone Storage → Discord → Offload App. On Android go to Settings → Apps → Discord → Storage → Clear Cache.

Discord has no built-in cache clear button — you must delete the cache folders manually. This guide covers every device with exact steps.

What Is Discord Cache and Why Clear It

Discord cache stores temporary files — images, videos, sounds, and other media — so they load faster when you see them again. Over time this cache grows significantly:

• Some users report 4-5GB of Discord cache on iPhone
• Desktop cache can grow to several gigabytes
• Old cache files can cause Discord to lag, crash, or show errors

When to clear Discord cache:

• Discord is running slowly or lagging
• Discord keeps crashing or freezing
• Images and media are not loading correctly
• Discord shows a gray or blank screen
• You are getting update failed errors
• Your device is low on storage
• Discord is showing old or incorrect content

Clearing cache does not delete your messages, servers, friends, or account data. It only removes temporary files that Discord will rebuild automatically.

How to Clear Discord Cache on Windows

Windows 10 and Windows 11:

1. Fully close Discord — right-click the Discord icon in the system tray and select Quit Discord
2. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and end any remaining Discord processes
3. Press Win+R to open the Run dialog
4. Type %appdata%\Discord and press Enter
5. Delete these three folders:
   • Cache
   • Code Cache
   • GPUCache
6. Press Win+R again and type %localappdata%\Discord
7. Delete the Cache folder here too if present
8. Empty your Recycle Bin
9. Restart Discord

Alternative path for Windows:

C:\Users\[YOUR USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\discord

How to Clear Discord Cache on Windows 11

Same steps as Windows 10 — the AppData path is identical:

1. Press Win+R → type %appdata%\Discord → press Enter
2. Delete Cache, Code Cache, and GPUCache folders
3. Restart Discord

Windows 11 users can also search for the path in File Explorer by typing %appdata% in the address bar.

How to Clear Discord Cache on Mac

1. Quit Discord completely — click Discord in the menu bar → Quit Discord
2. Open Finder
3. Press Cmd+Shift+G to open the Go to Folder dialog
4. Type ~/Library/Application Support/discord and press Enter
5. Delete these folders:
   • Cache
   • Code Cache
   • GPUCache
6. Empty the Trash
7. Restart Discord

Alternative Mac path: Open Terminal and run:

rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/discord/Cache
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/discord/Code\ Cache
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/discord/GPUCache

How to Clear Discord Cache on iPhone

Discord does not have a built-in cache clear option on iPhone. The official method is to offload the app which clears temporary cache files while keeping your account data:

Method 1 — Offload App (Recommended):

1. Open iPhone Settings
2. Tap General
3. Tap iPhone Storage
4. Scroll down and find Discord
5. Tap Offload App
6. Confirm — Discord will be removed but your data stays
7. Reinstall Discord from the App Store
8. Log back in

Method 2 — Delete and Reinstall:

1. Press and hold the Discord app icon
2. Tap Remove App → Delete App
3. Go to the App Store and reinstall Discord
4. Log back in

How much space will this free? iPhone Discord cache commonly grows to 4-8GB. Offloading or reinstalling frees all of this space instantly.

How to Clear Discord Cache on Android

1. Open your phone Settings
2. Go to Apps or Application Manager
3. Find and tap Discord
4. Tap Storage or Storage & Cache
5. Tap Clear Cache

Important: Tap Clear Cache only — do NOT tap Clear Data unless you want to log out and lose your local settings. Clear Cache removes temporary files. Clear Data removes everything including your login session.

Samsung Galaxy specific path: Settings → Apps → Discord → Storage → Clear Cache

Google Pixel specific path: Settings → Apps → See all apps → Discord → Storage & cache → Clear cache

How to Clear Discord Cache on Mobile Browser

If you use Discord in a mobile browser clear the browser cache instead:

Chrome on Android:

1. Open Chrome → tap the three dots menu
2. Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data
3. Select Cached images and files → Clear data

Safari on iPhone:

1. Open iPhone Settings → Safari
2. Tap Clear History and Website Data
3. Confirm

Discord Cache Location — Where Are Cache Files Stored

How to Clear Discord Cache on Linux

rm -rf ~/.config/discord/Cache
rm -rf ~/.config/discord/Code\ Cache
rm -rf ~/.config/discord/GPUCache

Or navigate to ~/.config/discord/ and delete the Cache folders manually.

Does Clearing Discord Cache Delete Messages or Data

No — clearing Discord cache only removes temporary files. It does not delete:

• Your messages or message history
• Your servers or server memberships
• Your friends list
• Your account settings
• Your Discord profile

The cache is rebuilt automatically as you use Discord. The first time you open Discord after clearing cache it may take slightly longer to load images and media as it rebuilds the cache from scratch.

How Often Should You Clear Discord Cache

Most users do not need to clear cache regularly. Clear it when:

• Discord is noticeably slower than usual
• You are running low on storage space
• You are experiencing specific errors that other fixes have not resolved

For heavy Discord users who send and receive many images and videos clearing cache every 1-3 months keeps Discord running smoothly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not fully closing Discord before clearing cache — If Discord is still running in the system tray the cache folders may be locked and cannot be deleted. Always quit Discord completely first.

Tapping Clear Data instead of Clear Cache on Android — Clear Data removes your login session and all local settings. Always use Clear Cache only unless you specifically want to log out.

Only deleting one cache folder on Windows — Discord has three cache folders: Cache, Code Cache, and GPUCache. Deleting only one leaves the others behind. Delete all three for a complete cache clear.

Expecting Discord to have a built-in clear cache button — Discord removed the mobile cache clear option that used to exist. You must clear cache manually using the steps above.

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