What Does Idle Mean On Discord? How To Set The Idle Status On Discord?
by Pooja
Updated Apr 01, 2024
Just like VoIP platforms like Skype, Discord uses various icons to show your activity status on the platform. The status icons let other users know whether you’re online or offline, but there is another type of status you can use on Discord called “Idle”. So, what does idle mean on Discord? In this article, we have explained what it means and also we have told you how exactly you can set the idle status on Discord, so get into it.
What Does Idle Mean On Discord?
On Discord, the term “idle” is usually used to describe a user’s idle status. When someone is idle on Discord, it means they haven’t used Discord for a certain amount of time (usually around 5 minutes). If someone is idle, their status will be shown to other people in their friends list or on the servers.
The idle status lets others know that the user might not be actively using Discord at that time. It is distinct from "offline," which is when the user manually sets the status to "offline" or when the user has been offline for an extended period of time.
If someone’s status is idle, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not on their computer or device. They may still be able to reply to messages or join in conversations, but it means they haven’t used Discord in a while.
Idle On Discord
On Discord, the idle status is represented by the crescent moon emoji. When you change your Discord status to Idle, it usually means that the app is open on your smartphone but you haven't interacted with it in more than 5 minutes. In other words, you're not using the keyboard or are AFK. However, because you have not logged out of the platform, this does not imply that you are offline.
You can still get messages and updates from other users and stay up to date on the platform's activities. Discord will automatically change your status to Idle if it detects inactivity for 5 to 10 minutes. However, you can change your status to Idle manually.
How To Set The Idle Status On Discord?
There are two ways to set your status to Idle on Discord: manually or by inactivity.
Manually Setting Idle:
Going Idle by Inactivity:
If you haven’t used Discord for more than 5 minutes, Discord will automatically turn your status to “Idle”. This is a good choice if you want your idle status to reflect your actual activity.
Other Discord Status Option Meanings
Discord offers a few status options besides Idle to reflect your availability:
These status indicators allow you to tell your friends how available you are and what you like to do on Discord, making it easier for people to communicate and interact with each other on Discord.
How To Set A Custom Status On Discord?
Here's how to set a custom status on Discord:
On Desktop and Browser:
On Mobile App:
Note: Your custom status can have up to 192 characters. To delete your custom status, click your profile picture again, and select the “X” icon next to your custom status (in desktop/browser) or tap your profile picture and select “Clear Status” (in mobile app).
