Summary
Discordusers have taken to social media to voice their frustration over recent UI changes to the platform. Originally a gaming-focused chat app, Discord has evolved into a hub for various communities, including social groups, workspaces, content creators, and fan communities. With multiple updates already announced and introduced this year, 2025 is shaping up to be a major one for Discord as it continues to expand and refine its services. However, it seems not everyone is happy about the recent changes.
Earlier this year,Discord introduced the Ignore feature, allowing users to temporarily mute or hide messages from specific people without notifying them. The update aims to add an extra layer of protection, helping users manage their social boundaries more discreetly. While Discord already has a block feature that completely prevents communication and visibility between users, Ignore offers a softer alternative, letting users distance themselves without cutting off contact entirely. However, it isn’t this change that has generated backlash from some Discord users.
Twitter has been flooded with complaints from Discord users frustrated by the platform’s recent UI changes. One user, Luntinar, called it “the worst UI change I have ever seen,” while another, eggsfordogs, questioned, “Hey, Discord, help me understand what y’all thought you were doing with this UI change.” Many others have also voiced their frustration, with some urging Discord to revert to the old UI. For many users, the main complaints include lackluster visuals, performance lag, and misaligned interface elements like the message box, which appears off-center without any clear reason.
Discord Users Are Unhappy With the Latest UI Changes
The backlash stemmed fromDiscord’s latest update, released on March 25, which introduced major changes to the desktop app to better align it with the mobile version. The update included new customization features, such as additional themes and scaling options, along with a revamped game overlay that heavily incorporates widgets. However, many users feel the update fell short and still has several issues that will likely require further fixes, such as the misaligned elements.
While the reaction wasn’t entirely negative, the sheer volume of complaints is likely concerning for Discord. In addition to the Ignore feature and UI update, the platform also recentlyintroduced the Discord Social SDK, a toolkit that enables developers to integrate Discord’s features directly into games. This SDK also includes features like a unified friends list, game invites, and cross-platform messaging.
The increased frequency of updates and new features in 2025 may be tied toDiscord’s rumored IPO, which stands for initial public offering. The company is speculated to have a value of $15 billion. When a company is listed on the stock exchange and becomes publicly traded, it gains the ability to raise capital from investors and often undergoes significant changes to its business model. Many in the gaming community have voiced concerns about this potential move, fearing increased monetization efforts such as paywalls or additional paid features. However, Discord has not officially confirmed the IPO.
