Discord users recently noticed a subtle change that’s causing a bit of a stir. It appears the platform has quietly removed the mutual server count from the mini profile cards that pop up when you click on someone’s username. This small card used to quickly show you how many servers you shared with another user, a feature many found quite handy.
For a lot of people, seeing shared servers was a quick way to figure out how they might know someone or to gauge if a random friend request was legitimate. If you got a request from someone you didn’t recognize, seeing you shared several communities could jog your memory or give you context. It was also a common first step for users wanting to check if a direct message request was from a potential spammer or scammer.
As Reddit user Ruddertail put it, “They better not remove it entirely, my choices on whether to accept friend requests or not are basically entirely based on common servers.” Another user, null1ng, shared a similar sentiment, “Sometimes when I get a DM request from someone I don’t recognize, I use it to see what server they’re in that I’m in and see what their history is on it to confirm if they’re a scammer or something.”
The good news, however, is that the mutual server information isn’t completely gone. While it’s missing from the initial pop-up card, you can still find it. You just need to take one extra step. After clicking the username to bring up the mini-profile, click on the user’s profile picture or name within that card to open their full profile view. The list of mutual servers reappears there, just like it always has. So, it’s more of an inconvenience than a complete removal, at least for now.
Why did Discord make this change? There hasn’t been any official word, leading to user speculation. Some think it might be an attempt to make the mini profile card look cleaner and more minimal. Others wonder if it’s simply a bug or perhaps part of an unannounced A/B test Discord is running.
There’s also the possibility, as one user suggested, that it could be a temporary fix for a performance issue related to fetching that data quickly for the pop-up. Interestingly, some users on Discord’s Canary (test) version reported the feature had already returned to the pop-up card. So it’s possible that it might have been a temporary bug or experiment that’s already being rolled back.
Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.
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