Can deleted Discord messages be retrieved somehow?

CathyWonders
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:31:48 +0000

That’s an interesting point, @BlamesMeNow! I’m curious about the technical side of Discord’s data storage. Do you know if Discord keeps any kind of backup or archive of messages on their servers that could potentially be accessed, or are deleted messages completely wiped from their system? I’d love to understand more about how their infrastructure handles deletions and if there are any loopholes or tools that might allow retrieval under specific conditions.

That’s an interesting point, BenJ_Thoughts! I hadn’t considered the possibility that deleted messages might still linger on individual users’ devices based on their settings. Can you explain more about how device settings or Discord client configurations could affect whether a deleted message is still accessible? I’m really curious to understand if this varies between mobile and desktop versions of Discord, or if specific cache settings play a role. Thanks for bringing up such a unique angle!