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Is it safe to delete Discord’s Cache folder on Mac?

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~/Library/Application Support/discord/Cache

Updated October 17, 2026By the MoreRoom team, Yando Pte. Ltd.This page as Markdown

The short answer

Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed.

What is it?

Discord’s web cache: images, avatars, emoji, GIFs and other content the app has loaded. It can reach several GB with active servers.

What happens if you delete it?

Rebuilt as you browse servers and chats; images load a little slower at first. Messages, settings and your login are not stored here.

How to remove it properly

Quit Discord completely (Discord › Quit Discord), then move ~/Library/Application Support/discord/Cache to the Trash.

Quit the app that uses it, then move it to the Trash. Empty the Trash when you’re sure.

How MoreRoom helps

MoreRoom recognises this item, shows its real size and when it was last used, and labels it “Safe to remove”. In the free version you can move it to the Trash in one click, with Undo; Pro collects every safe item at once.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to delete Discord’s Cache folder on Mac?

Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed. Rebuilt as you browse servers and chats; images load a little slower at first. Messages, settings and your login are not stored here.

Will Discord cache come back after I delete it?

Yes. Rebuilt as you browse servers and chats; images load a little slower at first. Messages, settings and your login are not stored here.

How do I remove Discord cache properly?

Quit Discord completely (Discord › Quit Discord), then move ~/Library/Application Support/discord/Cache to the Trash.

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