Vencord is a powerful and actively maintained Discord client modification that enhances the Discord experience with extensive customization options and functionality. It serves as a popular alternative to BetterDiscord, offering a streamlined approach to modifying Discord without sacrificing performance or security.
Core Features
Vencord comes equipped with over 100 built-in plugins that are pre-installed and ready to enable based on user preference. The modification is designed to be lightweight despite its extensive features, making it accessible to users with varying system specifications. Key features include:
Accessibility and Installation: The installation process is remarkably straightforward through a graphical installer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Windows users simply download the VencordInstaller.exe file and run it to select their Discord installation for patching. Mac and Linux users have similarly simple installation procedures.
Browser Support: Vencord works exceptionally well in web browsers through extensions or UserScripts, allowing users to modify Discord even when running it in a browser rather than as a desktop application.
Privacy and Security: The client is privacy-focused, blocking Discord analytics and crash reporting by default with no telemetry data collection. All 169 built-in plugins are considered safe to use, with broken plugins typically fixed within 12 hours due to active maintenance.
Customization: Vencord supports custom CSS and themes, including the ability to import BetterDiscord themes directly into the client. Users can access an inbuilt CSS editor for full customization control.
Popular Plugins
Vencord offers numerous plugins that enhance Discord functionality:
The FakeNitro plugin allows users to stream in Nitro quality, send custom emojis and stickers, apply client themes, and use custom Discord notifications—providing premium features without a subscription.
Other notable plugins include Spotify controls for managing music playback directly from Discord, profile theming options for enhanced visual customization, voice message support mirroring mobile Discord functionality, and experimental feature access for advanced users.
Important Considerations
While Vencord is safe and widely used, it's important to understand that using client modifications violates Discord's Terms of Service. However, Discord has shown indifference toward client modifications, with no known cases of users being banned for using Vencord. That said, users should avoid posting screenshots showing Vencord modifications in servers where such content might result in bans. Compatibility Note: Vencord and BetterDiscord cannot coexist on the same Discord installation, as Vencord essentially replaces BetterDiscord when installed. Users must choose one or the other unless they use advanced workarounds.
