That said, some users reported that the search feature doesn’t work for them. It may happen that you type something in the search bar on Discord, but there are no results displayed. Other users reported that the search works just fine when searching for something in the chat history, but it doesn’t work when trying to find a server. You don’t need to have technical expertise to fix this issue, so let’s look at what you need to do.
Why Is Discord Search Not Working?
Discord’s search feature might not work for you for a few different reasons. Here are some of the most common causes:
How to Fix Discord Search Not Working
If you’re using the Discord app on your Windows or Mac PC, try out these 10 methods to repair the search function. Most solutions will also apply to Android and iOS devices.
1. Restart Discord
The easiest thing you could try to fix the search bar issue is to restart the Discord app. You can right-click the Discord app and quit it, and then double-click it to run it again. But to make sure that the app closed properly, you can go to Task Manager (on Windows) and close it from there:
2. Restart Your Device
It’s possible that Discord’s search bar is not working due to a system bug in your operating system. The best thing you can do to check this is to restart your device.
3. Discord Server Is Down
Many people experience the faulty search bar if the issue is in fact with the Discord server itself. If the server is down, Discord may appear as if it’s working, but all of its functions will stop responding. You can also use a third-party server status checker called Downdetector to see the Discord server status. Simply go to downdetector.com and check for the results. Even though Downdetector is not affiliated with Discord in any way, its results are accurate. You can use this website to check the status of many other online servers too.
4. Troubleshoot Internet Connection
If your internet connection is bad, Discord search might stop working.
5. Update Discord Client App
The outdated Discord app is one of the most common problems that can cause the search bar to fail. Update Discord on a regular basis.
Note that if you’re using the Discord web version, this method doesn’t apply.
Note: if you can’t see the update button, it means your app is up to date.
Another way to update Discord and check if there are any pending updates is to restart the client app on your desktop. You can do this by pressing CTRL + R on Windows, and Command + R on Mac. If there are any updates, your app will start downloading them automatically.
You can also choose to completely close the app, and reopen it.
6. Disable Streamer Mode
Streamer mode can affect the search function. If you’re experiencing difficulties with Discord’s search bar, try turning it off. While streamer mode is enabled, there’s a big purple banner on the top of the Discord client window. It contains the Disable button. Simply click it to turn off the streamer mode. Streamer mode is a great thing to have as it allows you to hide sensitive information while you’re streaming. You might find that streamer mode is more important than the search function, but if you’re not streaming at this moment, you should disable it. Alternatively, you can also do the following:
7. Uninstall Better Discord
Better Discord is a third-party extension for Discord. It allows Discord users to customize this app with various plug-ins and themes. Although it can be useful, Better Discord can affect some of the Discord features like the search bar. Here’s how to uninstall Better Discord: The uninstaller will remove all Better Discord data from your computer, and the search function should work properly again.
8. Clear Discord Cache
You may be experiencing issues with the search function due to the Discord app cache. But don’t panic, that just means you need to clear the cache. Follow these steps to do it: Alternatively, you can select the Cache folder and press the Delete key on your keyboard. Deleting the cache is pretty straightforward and nothing to stress about. To delete the Cache folder on a macOS device do the following:
9. Disable Apps Running in the Background (Windows)
Sometimes apps that are running in the background can interfere with Discord’s features. Disabling these apps should fix the issue. It can easily be done in Task Manager:
10. Reinstall Discord
Finally, if all else fails, you should try completely uninstalling and reinstalling the Discord app. This will not only get rid of the cache, but also remove any installation bugs you might have without even knowing. Here’s how to do it on Windows: To Uninstall Discord on Mac: There are many reasons why your Discord search is not working, from a faulty internet connection to a server outage. Depending on the cause, the solutions may differ. Give them all a try and hopefully, one of them will work for you! And if it doesn’t, let us know in the comment section below. Maybe we can help you out.
