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Discord Review: Not Just for Gamers Anymore
Our Discord review — servers, voice channels, and community tools make it far more than a gaming app, though it comes with a learning curve and moderation caveats.
Jordan Lee3 min read
Discord
By Discord Inc.
- iOS
- Android
- Web
- macOS
Voice, video, and text communities organized into servers and channels.
Our Score
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Overview
Discord hosts communities through servers packed with voice, video, and text channels. Originally gamer-focused, it now serves clubs, classes, and interest groups of every kind. Fine-grained roles and moderation tools help communities self-organize.
Store ratings
App Store
4.7
3,482,374 ratings
Pros & cons
What we like
- Flexible servers and channel structure
- Low-latency voice chat
- Strong moderation and role controls
- Free for most core features
Worth noting
- Overwhelming for first-time users
- Moderation quality varies by server
- Nitro perks require a subscription
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