# Discord is rebuilding its desktop app in Rust to fix its memory problem

DevFeed: [Discord is rebuilding its desktop app in Rust to fix its memory problem](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/discord-is-rebuilding-its-desktop-app-in-rust-to-fix-its-memory-problem-119571.md>)

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Author: Alfonso Maruccia

Published: 2026-11-05T21:38:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [TechSpot](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techspot.md>)

Topics: [Discord](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/discord.md>), [Rust](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rust.md>), [Electron](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/electron.md>), [mobile-app-performance](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mobile-app-performance.md>)

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## AI overview

Discord plans to replace its Electron desktop client with a Rust-based app, aiming to reduce memory use and improve performance. CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy said Discord has used Rust in parts of its infrastructure and products since 2018; converting the whole desktop app will take longer. He cited a screenshot showing the new "Discord Phoenix" app using about 290 MB of RAM, but the excerpt provides no direct comparison or measured performance results. On mobile, Discord will drop React Native while retaining its current native UI and sharing Rust code with desktop. The company hopes to release a beta soon, with no specific timeframe given.

## Source excerpt

Microsoft is finally doing something about Windows 11's abysmal performance on lower-end systems, and third-party software developers are following suit. Discord's CTO has recently confirmed that the popular messaging platform is soon getting a brand-new desktop client. Unlike past web-based versions, it should deliver much better performance thanks to the... Read Entire Article