Discord’s Major Service Disruption Impacts Tens of Thousands of Users Worldwide

Widespread Discord Outage Affects Global User Base

Discord experienced a significant service disruption on Monday, with over 93,800 users reporting issues as of 6:19 PM ET, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

The incident began when Discord initially reported problems affecting certain communities—known as guilds—leaving some members unable to connect. The situation subsequently deteriorated, leading to widespread availability issues, with the company actively working to restore traffic.

Impact and User Experience

The outage’s impact was extensive, affecting users across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, with users experiencing difficulties joining servers, sending messages, and accessing voice channels. Voice and video features, which are core functionalities for gamers, were particularly affected, with calls becoming stuck on loading screens indefinitely.

The disruption affected more than just gaming communities. Discord has become a crucial platform for remote work teams, educators, and content creators, leading to disruptions in live events, online classes, gaming tournaments, and business meetings.

Resolution and Recovery

The situation peaked globally by 5:00 PM Brasília time, when Discord officially acknowledged the widespread unavailability. While partial fixes restored voice functionality in select regions, text and notifications remained unstable in high-density user areas. By late afternoon, traffic began normalizing, with 80% of reports dropping within an hour of the peak.

Discord has emphasized their ongoing monitoring of the situation and promised detailed reports on the cause once identified. Online support communities predicted full resolution before midnight, based on similar prior incidents.