Over time, Discord accumulates cached data on your Windows 11 computer that can consume significant disk space and potentially affect system performance. Clearing this cache not only frees up storage but can also resolve issues you might encounter with the Discord app or its web version. Here's how you can clear the Discord cache on Windows 11.

Clearing the Discord app cache

If you use the Discord desktop application, it stores cache files that can build up and slow down your system. Follow these steps to clear the app cache:

Step 1: Ensure that the Discord app is completely closed. Open the Start menu, type %appdata% in the search bar, and press Enter or click on the folder that appears.

Step 2: In the window that opens, locate the Discord folder and double-click on it to access its contents.

Step 3: Inside the Discord folder, find the Cache folder and open it. Here, you'll see another folder named Cache_Data.

Step 4: Open the Cache_Data folder. Select all the files within this folder, right-click, and choose Delete to remove them. Make sure to empty your Recycle Bin afterward to free up the disk space.

Step 5: To ensure all cached data is cleared, return to the main Discord folder. Open the Code Cache and GPUCache folders, and delete their contents as well.

By removing these files, you've successfully cleared the Discord app cache, which can help improve the app's performance and free up valuable disk space.

Clearing the web browser cache

If you access Discord through a web browser, the cached data is stored within the browser itself. Clearing your browser's cache will remove Discord's cached files. Here's how to do it in Google Chrome:

Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click on the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.

Step 2: From the drop-down menu, select Settings.

Step 3: In the Settings menu, click on Privacy and security in the left sidebar, then choose Clear browsing data.

Step 4: In the pop-up window, ensure that Cached images and files is selected. Click on the Clear data button to delete the cached files.

Note: While these steps are for Google Chrome, the process to clear cached data is similar in other web browsers like Firefox or Microsoft Edge.

By regularly clearing Discord's cache from the app or your web browser, you can optimize performance and maintain sufficient storage space on your Windows 11 PC. Remember to repeat this process periodically to prevent cache buildup that can slow down your system.