Discord

Discord started as a chat app for gamers and is now used for all kinds of groups, from friend circles to study groups and large fan communities. On Google Play it has more than 500 million installs. The current stable build is version 346.13, and it requires Android 7.0 or newer, so most phones from recent years can run it.

The app works less like a list of conversations and more like a set of rooms. A server holds text channels for ongoing discussion and voice channels you can drop into whenever you like. You can also run direct messages and small group chats outside any server, and your account carries over between phone, PC and console.

Stable build 346.13 for Android 7.0+

• Updated: September 25, 2026
• Version: 346.13 – Stable
• Requires Android: 7.0+
• Developer: Discord Inc.
• Installs: 500,000,000+

Google Play data as of September 26, 2026

Voice channels instead of phone calls

The biggest difference from a regular messenger such as WhatsApp is how voice works. You do not call anyone. You join an open voice channel and leave when you are done, and whoever else is in there can hear you. Friends can see who is currently in a channel, which makes it easy to hop in before, during or after a game session.

Inside a voice channel you can turn on video or share your screen. Discord describes its streaming as high quality and low latency, so it works for watching a match together, going through photos or helping someone with a problem. On mobile data, keep in mind that video and streaming use far more data than voice chat alone.

Discord also shows who is around and what they are doing. For supported games, you can see the mode or character a friend is playing and join them directly. When nobody feels like launching a game, a group can watch videos, listen to music or play the built-in games together without leaving the same chat.

Setting up a server that stays usable

Creating a server takes a minute, but a little planning helps it stay usable once people arrive. A few clear channels, such as announcements, general chat and one voice room, work better than a long list nobody reads. Roles control who can see, post, speak or moderate in each channel, so test permissions with a spare role before inviting people.

Custom emoji, stickers and soundboard effects give a server its own personality, and members can use them in text, voice and video chat. Everyone can also set an avatar, a custom status and a short profile, which appear next to their messages. For bigger communities, a separate moderators channel keeps admin decisions out of the public conversation.

Notifications on a phone

Busy servers can flood your phone quickly. Long-press a server or a channel to mute it or switch its notifications to mentions only, so you get pinged only when someone tags you directly. The app settings also let you control notification sounds and vibration, so a busy evening does not turn your phone into a constant buzzer.

If you are in many servers, a practical setup is to set everything to mentions only and then raise notifications for the few servers and friends that matter most. Direct messages still come through normally, so you will not miss people who write to you personally. Muting a server does not remove you from it, and you can unmute it at any time.

Servers, voice channels and DMs

Nitro, old phones and cross-device use

Do I need Nitro to use Discord?

No. Text, voice, video and screen sharing are free. Discord Nitro is an optional paid subscription with extras, and you can join servers and talk with friends without it.

Why can my old phone not install Discord 346.13?

Google Play says version 346.13 needs Android 7.0 or newer, so phones on older Android versions cannot install this build.

Can I use the same account on PC and console?

Yes. One account works on PC, phone and console, and you can switch devices without losing your servers or messages.