What Discord's Rust Switch Means for Your PC's RAM
Players can expect a lighter, faster Discord that frees up system resources, which is especially welcome amid rising hardware costs. The move also adds to a growing trend of major gaming platforms opt…
Players can expect a lighter, faster Discord that frees up system resources, which is especially welcome amid rising hardware costs. The move also adds to a growing trend of major gaming platforms opt…
Key points - Discord is moving its entire client from Electron to Rust, eliminating Electron and React Native. - The new Rust client uses as little as 290.2 MB of memory while active, compared to 500-785 MB currently. - Discord CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy says the new client boots significantly faster, around one second versus six. - The client uses GPUI, a Rust framework, with Discord's own patches, not Tauri as some suspected. - User testing is planned soon, but no official date has been announced.
Timeline - 2018: Discord begins adopting Rust for infrastructure, voice tech, and parts of the client. - November 4, 2026: CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy announces full client migration to Rust, dropping Electron and React Native. - November 5, 2026: Vishnevskiy demonstrates faster boot times and lower memory usage with the new client. - Soon (no date given): Discord aims to begin testing the new client with users.
FAQ
Q: Will the new Discord client really use less RAM? A: Yes, according to Discord's CTO, the Rust-based client runs at around 290 MB while active, down from the current 500-785 MB range.
Q: When can I try the new Discord client? A: Discord says it aims to get the client into user testing soon, but no official date has been announced yet.
Q: Is Discord using Tauri for the new client? A: No, Discord is using GPUI, a Rust framework, with its own patches on top, not Tauri as some had speculated.
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