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Why Did Discord Remove Mutual Server Counts? Discover the Surprising Reason Behind This Frustrating Change
Discord’s recent update has caused frustration among users by quietly removing the mutual server count from mini profile cards. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s changed, why it matters, and how you can still access this information.
What Changed with Discord’s Mutual Server Count?
The mutual server count, previously visible on the pop-up profile card when clicking a username, has been removed from this view on desktop and web clients. Many users relied on this feature to quickly identify shared communities, verify friend requests, or check if a direct message might be spam. The change has sparked disappointment and confusion, as users now need to take extra steps to access the same information.
Why Is This Change Frustrating?
- Loss of Convenience: Instantly seeing shared servers helped users recognize contacts and make safer decisions about friend requests.
- Security Concerns: It was a key tool for spotting potential scammers or spam accounts.
- Community Feedback: Users on Reddit have voiced their frustration, with some saying their decision to accept requests is “entirely based on common servers”.
How to Still See Mutual Servers
The mutual server information isn’t gone for good—it just requires an extra click:
- Click on a user’s name to open their mini profile card.
- Then, click on their profile picture or username within that card to open the full profile view.
- The list of mutual servers is available in the full profile, just as before.
The feature is now less accessible, but not completely removed.
Why Did Discord Make This Change?
No Official Statement: Discord hasn’t provided an explanation, leaving users to speculate.
Possible Reasons:
- Streamlining the mini profile card for a cleaner look and improved user interface.
- Testing new designs or features as part of an A/B experiment.
- Temporary workaround for performance issues when loading data for the pop-up card.
Some users on Discord’s Canary (test) version report the feature has already returned, suggesting it could be a bug or a temporary experiment.
While Discord’s decision to hide mutual server counts from profile cards is frustrating and disruptive, there’s a simple workaround to access this information. Stay tuned for possible updates, as user feedback may influence Discord to restore this useful feature.