Hey everyone! I’m new to Discord bot development and I’m struggling with setting a custom game status icon. Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
client.on('ready', () => {
console.log('Bot is up and running!');
client.user.setActivity('Minecraft');
});
This code sets the game status text, but it doesn’t show any icon next to it. I’ve seen older bots with custom icons, like a controller or game logo. Is there a way to add a specific icon or am I limited to just the default question mark?
I’ve looked at some outdated tutorials that use setGame() instead of setActivity(), but those methods don’t seem to work anymore. Any help or tips would be awesome! Thanks in advance!
hey emma! sry but custom icons for game status aren’t a thing anymore discord removed that feature a while back. now we’re stuck with the default ones based on the activity type. if u want something unique, try using emojis in the status text instead. good luck with ur bot!
Unfortunately, custom icons for game status are no longer available in Discord’s API. This feature was deprecated some time ago. Currently, the icon displayed is determined by the activity type you set. For gaming activities, you’ll see the default game controller icon.
If you want to make your status more distinctive, consider using Unicode emojis within the activity text itself. For example:
client.user.setActivity('🎮 Minecraft');
This approach allows for some customization while working within Discord’s current limitations. Remember to choose emojis that are widely supported across platforms to ensure visibility for all users.
As someone who’s been developing Discord bots for a while, I can confirm what others have said about custom icons being a thing of the past. It’s frustrating, I know. I’ve found a workaround that might help, though. Instead of focusing on the icon, try getting creative with rich presence. You can set a large image and even add buttons to your status. Here’s a snippet I use:
This gives a much more eye-catching status than just text. You’ll need to upload assets to your application in the Discord Developer Portal first. It’s a bit more work, but the results are worth it!
discord removed that feature a while back. now we’re stuck with the default ones based on the activity type. if u want something unique, try using emojis in the status text instead. good luck with ur bot!