Don't let Discord's gamer-centric reputation scare you off. This free service for text and video chat is an excellent place for anyone looking to start public or private communities. My PCMag career ...

Over the last five or so years, Discord has consistently shown that it is the instant messaging platform for not only gamers but anyone looking to message, video chat, or stream with friends online.

What it is: Discord watch parties sync video playback across participants, letting everyone watch and react in real time while chatting via text or voice. How to start: Use built-in Activities like ...

Streaming to Twitch is one thing, but sometimes you just want to share a new game (ahem Baldur’s Gate 3) or a big gameplay moment with your inner circle. Building off its previous integration with ...

If you've been using Discord just for voice chats and memes, you're missing out on the platform's biggest evolution yet. In 2026, Discord has officially blurred the line between community chat and ...