# BetterDiscord (open-source chat app)

> BetterDiscord is a free, open-source chat app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Better Discord enhances Discord desktop app with new features. It has 9,272 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at BetterDiscord/BetterDiscord.

BetterDiscord is a client modification for Discord with endless flexibility and addons. The only limit to the customization is your own imagination.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/BetterDiscord/BetterDiscord |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 9,272 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Website | https://betterdiscord.app |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Chat & communication |
| Latest release | v1.14.1 (Aug 28, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/BetterDiscord/BetterDiscord/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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