What the Quest Badge Is and Why You Might Want to Remove It

Discord's Quest system rewards you with a badge on your profile when you complete certain tasks — usually things like trying a new Discord feature, joining a server event, or using a specific app integration. The badge appears as a small icon below your username and stays there until you remove it yourself. Unlike your username or avatar, Discord does not give you an automatic way to hide completed quest badges, but you can delete them in a few clicks from your user settings.

Some people remove quest badges because they no longer want them displayed, they completed a quest by accident, or they straightforward prefer a cleaner profile. The process is the same regardless of your reason.

Key Takeaways

  • Quest badges appear below your username on your profile and stay visible until you manually remove them.
  • You remove a quest badge by opening your user settings, finding the Badges section, and clicking the X next to the badge you want to hide.
  • Removing a badge does not prevent you from earning the same badge again if you complete the quest a second time.
  • Only you can see your own badge management options — other users cannot remove badges from your profile.

How to Access Your Badges in Discord Settings

Start by opening Discord on your computer or phone. In the bottom left corner of the screen (on desktop) or in the bottom right (on mobile), you will see your username with a small gear icon next to it. Click or tap that gear icon to open your user settings.

Once your settings open, look for the left sidebar menu. Scroll down until you see Badges listed among the options. Click on it. You will now see all the badges you have earned, including any quest badges, displayed on the right side of the screen.

Removing a Specific Quest Badge

In the Badges section, find the quest badge you want to remove. Hover your mouse over the badge (on desktop) or tap and hold it (on mobile). A small X button will appear in the corner of the badge. Click or tap that X to remove the badge from your profile.

Discord will ask you to confirm the removal. Select the confirmation button, and the badge will disappear from your profile when ready. The change takes effect right away — you do not need to restart Discord or refresh the page.

What Happens After You Remove a Badge

Once you remove a quest badge, it no longer appears on your profile when other users visit it. However, removing the badge does not erase the fact that you completed the quest. If Discord runs the same quest again in the future, you can earn the badge a second time by completing it again.

Removing a badge also does not affect any rewards or perks you received when you first completed the quest. If the quest gave you server boosts, special roles, or other benefits, those remain active even after you hide the badge.

Badges You Cannot Remove

Some badges on Discord cannot be removed because they represent permanent account status rather than completed quests. These include badges for being a Discord Nitro subscriber, being a Discord staff member, or having a verified bot. If you try to hover over these badges, no X button will appear.

Quest badges are always removable — if you see an X button appear when you hover, that badge can be deleted. If no X appears, Discord does not allow removal of that particular badge.

Removing Badges on Mobile

The process on Discord's mobile app is nearly identical. Open Discord, tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner, then tap the gear icon to open settings. Scroll down to find Badges and tap it. Find the quest badge you want to remove, tap and hold it until the X button appears, then tap the X and confirm the removal.

Mobile users sometimes find it easier to use the desktop version for badge management because the X button is easier to click than to tap. If you have trouble with the mobile interface, you can log into Discord on a computer, remove the badge there, and the change will sync to your mobile app within a few seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other people see my quest badges?

Yes. When someone visits your profile, they see all the badges you have not removed, including quest badges. Only you can manage which badges appear on your profile — other users cannot hide or remove your badges.

If I remove a badge, can I earn it again?

Yes. Removing a badge from your profile does not prevent you from earning it again. If the same quest becomes available again, you can complete it and earn the badge a second time.

Why is there no X button on one of my badges?

Badges that represent permanent account status — like Nitro subscriber, Discord staff, or verified bot — cannot be removed. Only quest badges and certain achievement badges have removal options. If no X appears when you hover, that badge is not removable.

Does removing a badge delete my quest progress or rewards?

No. Removing the badge only hides it from your profile. Any rewards you received when you completed the quest — such as server boosts, special roles, or items — remain active and are not affected by hiding the badge.

Will my friends know I removed a badge?

No. Discord does not notify other users when you remove a badge. They will straightforward see that the badge no longer appears on your profile the next time they visit it.