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BetterDiscord

Installer for BetterDiscord

CaskCommunicationApple silicon · IntelDisabled
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30-day installs0
1-year installs438Last 365 days
Latest version2.0.0Aug 28 · Aug 28
Download size—arm64 / x86_64 · zip
Release cadenceIrregular0 releases in 30 days

BetterDiscord is a Communication app for Mac. It needs macOS 12 or later.

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Installer for BetterDiscord

New What’s new in 2.0.0 From Homebrew commits

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Install and uninstall

Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/BetterDiscord/Installer/releases/download/v2.0.0/BetterDiscord-Installer-Mac.zip

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \betterdiscord-installer

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \betterdiscord-installer

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Version 2.0.0
Recorded by Homebrew on Aug 28

Questions

Is BetterDiscord safe?

Homebrew has disabled BetterDiscord (it fails macOS Gatekeeper checks), so it can no longer be installed with Homebrew. It was disabled on Sep 1.

Is BetterDiscord open source?

BetterDiscord’s source code is public on GitHub (BetterDiscord/Installer) under the MIT license.

How do I completely uninstall BetterDiscord on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask betterdiscord-installer. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask betterdiscord-installer. That also deletes 4 files and folders, including ~/Library/Application Support/BetterDiscord Installer.

Does BetterDiscord run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download. It needs macOS 12 or later.

Where does BetterDiscord store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/app.betterdiscord.installer.plist. Its data is in ~/Library/Application Support/BetterDiscord Installer and ~/Library/Application Support/BetterDiscord. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of BetterDiscord?

The latest version is 2.0.0, added to Homebrew on Aug 28. Run brew upgrade --cask betterdiscord-installer to update it.