How To Show What You're Playing On Discord Mobile

To show what you're playing on Discord mobile, enable Activity Status in your Discord settings so friends see your current game or music. This is the first method to try before any workarounds, as it uses Discord's built-in detection for supported apps.

How to show what you're playing on Discord mobile using built-in settings

Open the Discord app on your mobile device.
Tap the cogwheel next to your username to open User Settings.
Choose Activity Privacy from the settings menu.
Ensure the toggle for Activity Status (Recent Activity) is turned on.

Once enabled, Discord automatically displays supported games you launch on your phone. For games that are not automatically detected, Discord's mobile documentation does not provide a manual add option within the app itself. If a game does not appear, check that the game supports Discord's presence features.

Understanding mobile presence and what your friends see

When you are active on mobile, Mobile Presence appears next to your name. There is no toggle to turn Mobile Presence off; instead, changing your status to Invisible hides it from other users. Your friends can see your mobile activity only when your status is Online, Idle, or Do Not Disturb.

Connecting Spotify to show your music on Discord mobile

To show the music you are listening to, link your Spotify account to Discord. Open Spotify's Settings menu, find the Discord option, and select Connect. Spotify status then appears as a Discord activity. Games take precedence over Spotify in the activity display, so if you are playing a game while listening to music, your friends will see the game instead of the music.

What you can and can't show at the same time

On mobile, Discord does not support showing both a custom status and rich presence simultaneously. Rich presence refers to detailed activity information like game progress or song title. If you set a custom status, it will override any rich presence display. This limitation means you cannot display a custom message alongside your game or music activity on mobile. For developer-style rich presence on mobile, iOS requires account linking before you can publish presence, while Android can publish presence without account linking if the Discord app is installed and signed in. Rich Presence Without Authentication is available for Android as part of Discord's mobile platform support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I control who sees what I'm playing on Discord mobile?

Yes. Your Activity Privacy settings let you choose whether your activity is visible to everyone, only friends, or no one. Changing your status to Invisible also hides your activity from all users.

Does Discord automatically detect every game I play on mobile?

No. Discord detects games that have integrated its presence features. If a game does not appear, it may not support Discord's activity detection on mobile. There is no documented way to manually add unrecognized games.

Do I need a third-party app to show what I'm playing on Discord mobile?

For basic activity display using Discord's built-in settings, no third-party app is necessary. When selecting a third-party app, consider user reviews, ratings, and compatibility with your device; look for apps that are frequently updated.

Can I show music from apps other than Spotify on Discord mobile?

Discord's consumer documentation only confirms Spotify integration for music status. Other music apps may not appear as a Discord activity unless they have their own integration. There is no documented list of supported music apps for mobile.

How do I set up my Discord account and server setup for activity display?

Discord account and server setup requires no special configuration for activity display. Simply enable Activity Status in your User Settings, and your activity will appear across all servers you are in, visible to users according to your privacy settings. You can add a personalized message or emoji to accompany your game status for a touch of individuality.