Your Discord profile is more than just a name and an avatar; it’s your digital identity within the communities you love. For years, users have customized their profiles with statuses, “About Me” sections, and profile banners. Now, Discord is giving you another powerful tool to express yourself: Profile Widgets. This new feature allows you to showcase your gaming life, from your all-time favorite titles to what you’re currently playing.
If you’ve seen these new, dynamic sections on other users’ profiles and wondered how to get them, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Discord Profile Widgets. We’ll cover what they are, how to add and customize them, and how to manage your new, expressive profile board. Get ready to level up your Discord presence and share your gaming passions with the world.
What Are Discord Profile Widgets?
Discord Profile Widgets are customizable sections on your user profile that let you display your gaming interests. Think of them as specialized modules you can add to a personal dashboard, which Discord calls your “Profile Board.” Instead of just a static “About Me” bio, you can now feature rich, visual showcases of the games that define you as a player.
This feature is designed to help users connect over shared interests, making it easier to find friends for your next gaming session or simply to show off your unique taste in games. Currently, the widgets are focused entirely on gaming, drawing from a large database of titles.
The Four Types of Gaming Widgets
Discord has rolled out four distinct types of widgets you can add to your profile. Each serves a different purpose, allowing you to tell a complete story about your gaming journey.
- Favorite Game: This is your hall of fame. The Favorite Game widget lets you highlight the one game that stands above all others. You can also add a short description to explain why it holds such a special place in your heart. It’s your chance to shout out that title you’ve poured hundreds of hours into.
- Games in Rotation: This widget acts as your “currently playing” list. You can add up to five games that you are actively playing. It’s perfect for letting friends and server members know what you’re up for playing right now. You can even add tags to specify how you play, like “Competitive” or “Casual.”
- Want to Play: Your gaming backlog now has a home on your profile. The Want to Play widget is a wishlist where you can display up to 20 games you’re excited to try in the future. It’s a great conversation starter and an easy way to see if your friends are looking forward to the same upcoming releases.
- Games I Like: This widget is a broader showcase of your gaming history. You can add up to 20 games that you’ve enjoyed over the years. Use it to display your favorite classics, indie gems, or blockbuster hits that have shaped your gaming identity.
It’s important to note a key limitation: Discord Profile Widgets are currently only available on the desktop and web browser versions of Discord. They cannot be added, edited, or viewed on the mobile app. Anyone viewing your profile on a mobile device will not see your carefully curated widgets.
How to Add Widgets to Your Discord Profile
Ready to customize your Discord profile? Getting started with widgets is a straightforward process. Discord gives you two different paths to access the widget customization menu. Both methods lead to the same interface, so you can use whichever one you find more convenient.
Before you begin, make sure you are using the Discord desktop app or accessing Discord through a web browser.
Method 1: Adding Widgets Directly from Your Profile Board
This is the most intuitive way to begin customizing your profile. It allows you to see your changes in real-time as you build out your board.
- Open Your Profile: In the bottom-left corner of the Discord app, click on your avatar. This will open a small pop-up. Click on your avatar again within this pop-up to navigate to your full profile page.
- Access the Profile Board: You will now see your Profile Board. If you haven’t added any widgets yet, you’ll see placeholder slots for each widget type (“Favorite Game,” “Games in Rotation,” etc.).
- Select a Widget to Add: Click on one of the empty widget placeholders. For instance, click on the “Favorite Game” box.
- Add Games: An interface will appear. Use the search bar at the top to find the game you want to add. Once you find it, click on it to add it to the widget. For widgets that support multiple games, you can continue searching and adding more titles.
- Customize and Save: After adding your game(s), you can add optional descriptions or tags if the widget supports them. Once you are satisfied with your selections, click the Save button in the bottom-right corner to apply the changes to your profile.
Method 2: Adding Widgets Through User Settings
This method is perfect if you’re already tweaking other account settings. It provides a more centralized approach to managing your entire profile.
- Navigate to User Settings: Click the cogwheel icon located next to your username in the bottom-left corner of the app. This will open the User Settings menu.
- Go to the Profiles Tab: In the left-hand navigation pane, select the Profiles tab. This is the same area where you customize your “About Me” section and profile banner.
- Find the Profile Widgets Section: Scroll down within the Profiles tab until you see the Profile Widgets heading.
- Add and Customize Widgets: Click the Add Widgets button. This will launch the same customization interface you access from the profile board. Here, you can select which type of widget you want to create.
- Search and Select Games: Use the search bar to find and select the games for your chosen widget. You can also browse the “Suggested for you” section for ideas.
- Save Your Changes: After populating your widgets with your favorite games, click the Save button to make them live on your profile.
Remember, you can add one of each of the four widget types. You cannot, for example, have two “Favorite Game” widgets. If you can’t find a specific game in the search, it may not be in Discord’s database yet. The company is actively working on expanding its library of games.
Managing Your Discord Profile Widgets
Once you have added widgets to your profile, you have full control over how they look and what they display. Managing them is just as easy as adding them. You can reorder your widgets, remove specific games from a list, or delete an entire widget if you change your mind. All of these actions are performed directly on your profile page.
How to Reorder Widgets
The order of your widgets determines how people see your gaming story. You might want your “Favorite Game” at the very top, or perhaps you’d prefer to lead with the “Games in Rotation” to show what you’re currently playing.
To reorder your widgets:
- Navigate to your profile page by clicking your avatar in the bottom-left corner twice.
- Hover your mouse over the widget you want to move.
- Your cursor will change, and you’ll be able to click and hold the widget.
- Drag the widget to its new desired position on the Profile Board. The other widgets will automatically shift to make space.
- Release the mouse button to drop the widget into its new spot.
- Click the Save button that appears at the bottom of the screen to confirm the new arrangement.
How to Remove a Game from a Widget
Your gaming tastes change over time. You might finish a game in your rotation or find a new all-time favorite. Removing a single game from a multi-game widget like “Games in Rotation” or “Games I Like” is simple.
- Go to your profile page.
- Hover your mouse over the specific game you wish to remove within its widget.
- A small “X” icon (Remove Game) will appear in the corner of the game’s tile.
- Click the “X” icon. The game will be instantly removed from the widget.
- Press the Save button to finalize the change.
This allows you to keep your lists fresh and accurate without having to delete and recreate the entire widget.
How to Remove an Entire Widget
If you want to free up space on your Profile Board or no longer wish to display a certain category of games, you can remove the entire widget.
- Navigate to your profile page.
- Hover over the widget you want to delete.
- A three-dot menu icon (Widget menu) will appear in the top-right corner of the widget.
- Click the menu icon and select Remove Widget from the dropdown list.
- A confirmation pop-up will appear to ensure you don’t accidentally delete it. Click the confirmation button to proceed.
- The widget will be removed from your profile. Remember to click Save to lock in the change.
By using these management tools, you can ensure your Discord profile always reflects your current gaming life. You have the flexibility to make small tweaks or completely overhaul your Profile Board whenever you like.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
As with any new feature, there are plenty of questions about how Discord Profile Widgets work. Here are answers to some of the most common inquiries.
Q: Who can see my profile widgets?
A: Your widgets are visible to anyone who can view your Discord profile. This includes your friends, members of mutual servers, and anyone who clicks on your profile. The visibility of your widgets is tied to your general profile privacy settings.
Q: Are Discord Profile Widgets available on the mobile app?
A: No. Currently, widgets can only be added, edited, and viewed on the Discord desktop application or the web browser version. They are not visible on the mobile app for either you or others viewing your profile.
Q: Can I add a game that isn’t in Discord’s database?
A: Unfortunately, you cannot. You can only add games that are available in Discord’s searchable game database. If you search for a title and it doesn’t appear, you won’t be able to add it. Discord has stated they are continuously working to expand this database.
Q: Can I feature the same game in multiple widgets?
A: Yes, you can. For example, you could list a game in your “Games in Rotation” widget while also featuring it as your “Favorite Game.” This allows you to emphasize games that are particularly important to you.
Q: How many widgets can I have on my profile?
A: You can add one of each of the four available widget types. This means you can have a maximum of four widgets on your Profile Board: Favorite Game, Games in Rotation, Want to Play, and Games I Like.
Q: Do widgets update automatically based on my activity?
A: No, the widgets are manually curated. They do not automatically update to show what game you are currently playing. Your real-time gaming status is still shown through your activity status, but the widgets themselves require you to add and remove games manually.
Q: Can I hide my widgets from specific people or servers?
A: No, there is no option to selectively hide widgets. The visibility settings are all-or-nothing and follow your main profile’s privacy settings. You cannot show your widgets to friends but hide them from members of a certain server.
Q: Are there any special or limited-time widgets?
A: Yes, Discord is experimenting with special widgets. For instance, they have been testing a Marvel Rivals widget for a limited number of users that displays in-game stats directly on the profile. Keep an eye out for future collaborations or special event widgets.
Discord Profile Widgets offer a fantastic new layer of customization, turning your profile into a dynamic and personal showcase of your gaming identity. By following the steps in this guide, you can easily set up, customize, and manage your Profile Board to connect with others and share what you love to play.