Sharing your gaming status on Discord mobile is a feature many users want to show off, but it’s not quite as straightforward as the desktop version. Let me walk you through exactly how to let your friends see what games you’re enjoying on your phone.
Understanding Mobile Game Status on Discord
First things first – Discord mobile can detect and display games you’re playing, but there’s a catch. It only works with games that have specifically integrated Discord’s SDK (Software Development Kit). This means not every mobile game will show up automatically in your status.
Setting Up Game Detection
To get started, make sure you have the latest version of Discord installed on your phone. Open your Discord settings by tapping your profile picture, then look for “Activity Status.” Toggle this on if it isn’t already. This is your first step to letting Discord know you want to share your gaming activities.
Manually Adding Games
Sometimes you’ll need to manually add what you’re playing. Here’s the process:
– Tap your profile picture
– Go to “Activity Status”
– Select “Add Game”
– Choose from the list of detected games
If you don’t see your game listed, it probably hasn’t integrated Discord’s SDK. As of 2025, more mobile games are adding this integration, but we’re still waiting for universal support.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Having trouble getting your game to show up? Here are some quick fixes:
– Close and restart both Discord and your game
– Make sure your Discord app has permission to run in the background
– Check that you’re not appearing as “Invisible” in Discord
– Verify both Discord and your game are up to date
Pro Tips for Mobile Gaming Status
Want to make the most of this feature? Try these insider tricks:
– Keep Discord running in the background while gaming
– Consider joining game-specific Discord servers where others play the same titles
– Use custom status messages to supplement games that aren’t automatically detected
Remember, while mobile game detection isn’t as comprehensive as desktop Discord, it’s constantly improving. The development team regularly updates the app to support more games and provide better integration. Keep your apps updated, and you’ll likely see more games becoming automatically detectable as time goes on.
