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Discord is killing its Electron app that can eat 4GB of RAM on Windows 11, and the Rust rebuild uses just 290MB

Discord's Electron app is being replaced by a more efficient Rust rebuild.

By · Published November 5, 2026  12:32 UTC · Updated November 5, 2026  13:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

Why is Discord rebuilding its app in Rust?

According to the Discord CTO, the desktop and mobile apps are being rebuilt in Rust.

How much RAM does the new Rust app use?

The new app uses just 290MB of RAM, compared to the 4GB used by the current Electron app on Windows 11.

When will the new app be available?

Coverage does not yet specify when the new app will be available.

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  • Primary Driver: Discord's Electron app is being replaced by a more efficient Rust rebuild.
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Discord users can expect improved performance with the upcoming app rebuild. This change comes after the desktop and mobile apps are being rebuilt in Rust, according to the Discord CTO.

The shift to Rust is expected to bring performance benefits, although coverage does not yet specify when the new app will be available. The change is a step towards making Discord's desktop app more efficient and user-friendly.

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