The ability to showcase what game you’re playing on Discord can be a great way to connect with friends and fellow gamers. However, there are times when you might want to keep your gaming activity private. Whether you’re playing a game that you’re not proud of or you simply don’t want others to know what you’re up to, there are ways to hide your game activity on Discord.
Discord is a popular chat app for gamers, but it also has a feature that allows users to see what games their friends are playing. This can be a great way to find out what your friends are up to and join in on the fun, but it can also be a bit intrusive. If you’re not comfortable with people seeing what you’re playing, you can hide your game activity on Discord.
Hiding your game activity on Discord is a simple process. First, open the Discord app and click on the “Settings” icon in the bottom left corner. Then, click on the “Privacy & Safety” tab and scroll down to the “Game Activity” section. Here, you can choose to disable the “Display currently running game as a status message” option. This will prevent your game activity from being displayed to your friends.
If you want to be able to see what your friends are playing but you don’t want them to see what you’re playing, you can use the “Invisible” mode. To do this, click on the “Invisible” button in the bottom left corner of the Discord window. This will make you appear offline to your friends, but you will still be able to see what they are playing.
Disabling Game Activity
Discord’s Game Activity feature automatically detects and displays the game you are currently playing. While this can be useful for sharing your gaming experiences with friends, it may not always be desirable. Fortunately, you can easily disable this feature in a few simple steps.
1. Open Discord Settings
To disable Game Activity, you will need to access your Discord settings. Click on the **gear** icon in the bottom left corner of the Discord window to open the User Settings menu.
- Click on the **Activity Privacy** tab.
- Locate the **Game Activity** section.
- Toggle the **Display current activity as a status message** switch to the **OFF** position.
Once you have completed these steps, Discord will no longer automatically display the game you are playing. You can still choose to share your game activity manually by clicking on the **Set a custom status** button in the bottom left corner of the Discord window and selecting **Add it to your profile**.
Editing User Settings
To modify your Discord user settings and hide the game you are playing, follow these steps:
- Open the Discord app: Launch the Discord application on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on your user icon: Locate your profile picture or username in the bottom-left corner of the Discord interface. Click on it to open the User Settings menu.
- Navigate to the “Game Activity” section: In the left-hand menu, click on the “Activity Status” tab. Underneath that, select the “Game Activity” section.
- Disable the “Display currently running game as a status message” option: Locate the toggle switch labeled “Display currently running game as a status message.” By default, this option is enabled. Flip the switch to the “Off” position to hide the game you are playing.
- Apply changes: Once you have disabled the Display option, the game you are currently playing will no longer be displayed in your Discord status.
Additional Options for Hiding Game Activity
In addition to disabling the Display option, there are other settings you can adjust to further control the visibility of your game activity:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Mark game activity as “Private” | This option prevents Discord from displaying any game activity you are currently playing, even if the Display option is enabled. |
| Unlink game accounts | If you have connected your Discord account to any game accounts, unlinking them will prevent Discord from accessing your game activity. |
Updating Discord Privacy Settings
To adjust your Discord privacy settings and hide the game you are playing:
1. Access User Settings
Open the Discord application and click on the gear-shaped icon in the bottom-left corner to access “User Settings.”
2. Select “Activity Privacy”
In the sidebar menu, navigate to “Activity Privacy” under the “Privacy & Safety” section.
3. Customize Game Display Options
Under the “Display Game Activity” section, you can customize how your game activity is displayed to others:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| “Turn Off” | Completely hides your game activity from view. |
| “Only Show to Friends” | Only displays your game activity to users on your Friends list. |
| “Only Show to Server Members” | Shares your game activity only with members of the servers you are currently joined. |
Additionally, you can select “Display as Invisible” to appear offline even while in a game. To hide your game activity from specific servers, toggle off the “Show on Server Status” option for those servers in the “Activity Privacy” tab.
Using Game Overlay
The Game Overlay feature in Discord allows you to display information about the game you’re currently playing within the Discord app. However, you can also use it to hide the game you’re playing from others.
Open the Discord app and click on the “Settings” gear icon in the bottom-left corner.
In the “Settings” menu, click on the “Game Overlay” tab.
Under the “Game Overlay” tab, you’ll see a list of the games that Discord has detected. Click on the game that you want to hide.
In the game’s settings, uncheck the box next to “Enable game overlay for this game.” This will disable the game overlay for that particular game.
| Discord Version | Enable/Disable Method |
|---|---|
| Discord App & Browser | Settings -> Game Overlay -> toggle switch |
| Mobile App | Profile icon -> Game Activity -> Toggle |
Configuring Activity Status
To hide the game you are playing in Discord, follow these steps:
1. Disable Game Activity
Disable the “Display current activity as status message” option.
2. Clear Activity Status
Click the “Clear Activity” button.
3. Set Custom Activity
Click the “Set Custom Activity” button and enter a status message that does not reveal the game you’re playing.
4. Use Rich Presence
Disable “Enable rich presence” to prevent Discord from automatically detecting the game you’re playing.
5. Advanced Configuration for Hiding Specific Games
- Go to Settings > Activity Privacy
- Select “Customize Server Activity.”
- Under “Activity Types,” click “Games.”
- Uncheck the box next to the games you want to hide.
- To hide “Among Us” from being detected, uncheck the box next to “Among Us.”
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Employing Third-Party Applications
Leveraging specialized software can effectively conceal the games you’re playing. Here are some highly recommended options:
BetterDiscord
BetterDiscord is a widely used Discord modification that grants users a vast array of customizable features. One noteworthy feature is its ability to disable the “Game Activity” display, thereby hiding your current gaming activity from others.
To employ BetterDiscord, proceed as follows:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download and install the BetterDiscord client. |
| 2 | Navigate to the “Plugins” tab within BetterDiscord. |
| 3 | Search for and install the “HideMyGame” plugin. |
| 4 | Restart Discord to activate the plugin. |
| 5 | Adjust the plugin’s settings to customize the hiding options. |
Utilizing Incognito Mode
Discord’s incognito mode goes beyond simply hiding the game you’re playing; it also provides a comprehensive disguise for your entire online activity. This mode essentially creates a private browsing session within the Discord app, making it ideal for situations where you want to keep your activities confidential from other users.
To activate incognito mode, simply click on your username in the bottom-left corner of the Discord window and select “Go Incognito” from the drop-down menu. You’ll know you’re in incognito mode when the Discord window turns a dark gray color and a small incognito icon appears next to your username.
Once you’re in incognito mode, Discord will hide the following information from other users:
– Your online status
– Your current activity (including the game you’re playing)
– Your custom status
– Your current server and channel
– Your user profile picture
– Your user bio
– Your user tag
– Your user roles
Incognito mode is a powerful tool for maintaining privacy on Discord. It allows you to browse the app without leaving any traces of your activity behind. Keep in mind that incognito mode only affects your visibility to other users on Discord; it does not make your activity invisible to Discord itself or your internet service provider.
Customizing Game Library
Discord’s game library can be customized to suit your preferences. Here’s how:
Removing Games from the Library
To remove a game from your library, right-click on it and select “Remove Game.”
Hiding Games from Activity Feed
You can hide games from appearing in your activity feed while still keeping them in your library. To do this, right-click on a game and select “Hide Game.”
Hiding Game Activity from Friends
If you don’t want your friends to see what game you’re playing, you can disable game activity updates. To do this, go to your User Settings, click on “Privacy & Safety,” and then turn off the “Display currently running game as status message” option.
Customizing Game Status
You can customize the status message that appears when you’re playing a game. To do this, right-click on a game in your library and select “Edit Status.” You can then enter a custom message or choose from a list of predefined options.
Adding Non-Steam Games
Discord doesn’t just track games from Steam. You can also add non-Steam games to your library. To do this, click on the “+” button in the bottom-left corner of the game library and select “Add Game.”
Sorting Games
You can sort your games by name, recently played, or hours played. To do this, click on the “Sort by” drop-down menu in the top-right corner of the game library.
Filtering Games
You can filter your games by platform, genre, or status. To do this, click on the “Filter” drop-down menu in the top-right corner of the game library.
Accessing Rich Presence Settings
To configure Discord’s Rich Presence settings and determine which games it broadcasts, follow these steps:
• Navigate to User Settings:
□ Click on the gear icon in the lower-left corner of the Discord window to open User Settings.
□ Select the “Game Activity” tab from the left-hand menu.
• Disabling Rich Presence:
□ Under "Game Activity," toggle the "Display currently running game as your status" switch to Off to disable Rich Presence entirely.
• Selecting Specific Games:
□ To control game-specific Rich Presence, scroll down to the "Authorized Apps" section.
□ Click the "Add it" button to connect Discord to a specific game or application for Rich Presence sharing.
• Customizing Game Display:
□ Click on the name of an authorized game to customize its Rich Presence options.
□ Choose whether to show the game’s title, details, or full artwork in your status.
□ Configure additional settings specific to the game, such as hiding the details or setting a custom status.
• Troubleshooting Rich Presence:
□ Ensure that the game is running and that the Discord client is connected and up to date.
□ Verify that the authorized game or application has Rich Presence enabled in its own settings.
□ Re-authorize the game or application in Discord’s Authorized Apps section if it is still not appearing.
• Third-Party Tools:
□ Discord also supports third-party tools that enhance or customize Rich Presence functionality.
□ Research and install reputable tools that provide additional features or troubleshooting options.
**Table: Rich Presence Display Options**
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Game Title | Displays only the name of the game you’re playing. |
| Game Details | Displays the game title, chapter or level, and other relevant details. |
| Game Artwork | Displays a small image of the game’s cover art in your status. |
Hiding Game Information from Specific Users
To hide game information from specific users, follow these steps:
- Open Discord and click on the “gear” icon in the bottom left corner to open Settings.
- Select the “Privacy & Safety” tab.
- Scroll down to the “Game Activity” section.
- Click on the “Add” button next to “Hide game activity from.”
- Select the user(s) you want to hide your game activity from.
- Click on the “Save” button.
Your game activity will now be hidden from the selected users. Note that this setting only affects the display of your game activity in the user list and does not prevent users from seeing what game you are playing if they are in the same server as you and have the “View Game Activity” permission.
How to Make Discord Hide the Game You Are Playing
Discord is a popular chat and voice application that allows users to communicate with each other while playing games. By default, Discord displays the game that you are currently playing to your friends and other users. However, there are some ways to hide the game you are playing from others.
One way to hide the game you are playing is to use the “Invisible” mode. To do this, click on the “Settings” icon in the bottom left corner of the Discord window. Then, select the “Game Activity” tab and toggle the “Invisible” switch to the “On” position.
Another way to hide the game you are playing is to use the “Do Not Disturb” mode. To do this, click on the “Settings” icon in the bottom left corner of the Discord window. Then, select the “Privacy & Safety” tab and toggle the “Do Not Disturb” switch to the “On” position.
