How to Turn Off Discord In-Game Overlay (PC & Phone)

Turning off Discord’s in-game overlay is quite simple whether you’re gaming on a PC or mobile phone. The Discord in-game overlay is a feature that displays Discord chat, notifications, and voice chat calls on top of the game while you play, so you can connect with your friends without leaving the game.

Although this is a very useful feature, many users may find it distracting, especially if they want to focus completely on the game. Fortunately, you can disable the in-game overlay in Discord on desktop and Android. To do this, follow the methods mentioned below.

How to Turn Off Discord In-Game Overlay on PC

If you’re using the Discord app on a Windows PC or laptop and find the game overlay annoying, you can get rid of the Discord overlay for all installed games by following these simple steps.

To disable Discord overlay for all games at once:

1. Open Discord Application on Your Computer or Laptop.
2. Click on Gear Icon (⚙) at Bottom Left Side.
   

   

3. Click on Game Overlay at Left Menu Pane.
   

   

4. Simple, Turn Off the ‘Enable in-game overlay.’ Toggle.
   

   

Also read: How to Stop Discord from Showing What Game I’m Playing

How to Turn Off Discord Overlay for Certain Games

Discord also allows you to disable the overlay for an individual game instead of all games. When you disable the Discord overlay for a specific game, the overlay will no longer work for that particular game.

To disable Discord overlay for specific games:

1. Press Windows Key on Keyboard and Search ‘Discord’ and Open It.
   

   

2. Click on Gear Icon (⚙) at Bottom Left.
   

   

3. Select “Registered Games” in the Left Sidebar.
   

   

4. Find the Game and Click on the Screen Icon Next to the Game.
   

   

Woohooo! You’re done.

Also read: 9 Quick Ways to Fix If Discord Stuck on Grey or Black Screen

How to Turn Off Discord In-Game Overlay on Android Phone

Many users use Discord on their Android phones or tablets. And if you are also an Android user and want to deactivate the Discord overlay, then follow the steps mentioned below.

To remove Discord overlay on Android device:

1. Open Discord App on Your Phone.
2. Tap on Your Profile Icon at Bottom Right and Click on Gear Icon (⚙) at Top Right.
   

   

3. Scroll Down to App Settings Section and Tap on Voice.
   

   

4. Turn Off the ‘Enable Mobile Voice Overlay’ Toggle.
   

   

Once you complete the above methods, Discord’s In-Game Overlay will be successfully disabled on your device. However, you can re-enable it by following the same steps.

Also read: How to Check Login Activity on Discord

FAQs

Q 1. How do I disable the Game overlay in Discord?

Answer – To do this, open Discord and go to Settings by clicking the gear icon in the bottom left corner. Then, navigate to “Game Overlay” and toggle off the “Enable in-game overlay” option.

Q 2. Does the Discord overlay affect game performance?

Answer – Yes! Discord’s overlay can slightly affect game performance, as it uses additional resources. But the impact is usually minimal. However, turning off the Discord Overlay is a quick and effective way to eliminate distractions and boost your gaming performance.

Q 3. What is the default Discord overlay shortcut?

Answer – The default Discord overlay shortcut or hotkey is Shift + ` (backtick). You can change this if you’d like by navigating to the Game Overlay settings menu in Discord.

I hope you found this article helpful and learned how to disable Discord’s in-game overlay. If you encounter any issues with Discord, feel free to share them in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to share this article.