How to Censor on Discord Using a Discord Spoiler Tag (Manual or via Bots)

Discord is a popular platform for online communication, especially for gamers, content creators, and communities. One of the features that Discord offers is the ability to censor or hide certain parts of a message using spoiler tags. Spoiler tags are useful for preventing unwanted spoilers, sensitive content, or triggering topics from being seen by other users.

A spoiler tag is a unique formatting option that obscures the content of a message until the user clicks on it to reveal it. This can be useful for hiding information that might spoil the plot or outcome of a movie, book, game or other media.

Why You Should Use Spoiler Tags on Discord

Spoiler tags are not only useful for avoiding spoilers, but also for respecting other users' preferences and sensitivities. Some users may not want to see certain content, such as violence, gore, sexual themes, or political opinions. By using spoiler tags, you can give them the choice to decide whether they want to see it or not.

Spoiler tags are also a way of showing courtesy and consideration for other users who may not have seen or read the same media as you. For example, if you are discussing a new movie or a book that has just been released, you may want to use spoiler tags to avoid ruining the experience for others who have not seen or read it yet. By using spoiler tags on Discord, you can create a more inclusive and respectful online community, where everyone can enjoy their favorite content without fear of being spoiled or offended.

What Is Considered a Discord Spoiler

There are no official rules or guidelines for what is considered a spoiler on Discord, but here are some general tips and best practices that can help you avoid spoiling something for someone else:

• Use spoiler tags whenever you are unsure if something might be a spoiler for someone else. It is better to be safe than sorry, and spoiler tags are easy to use. You can either type || before and after your message, or use the eye icon in the formatting toolbar to mark your message as a spoiler.
• Use spoiler tags for any information that reveals something significant or surprising about a story, such as the character's identity, the outcome of an event, the resolution of a conflict, or the plot twist.
• Use spoiler tags for any information that is not widely known or expected by the general audience, such as leaks, rumors, theories, speculations, or personal opinions.
• Use spoiler tags for any information that is not relevant or necessary for the current discussion or context, such as details from previous or future episodes, seasons, books, or games.
• Use spoiler tags for any information that might trigger or upset someone else, such as violence, death, abuse, trauma, or sensitive topics.
• Respect other users' wishes and preferences regarding spoilers. If someone asks you not to spoil something for them, do not do it. If someone tells you they do not mind spoilers, do not assume they speak for everyone else. Do not get angry or rude if someone spoils something for you unintentionally. instead, politely ask them to use spoiler tags next time.
• Be mindful of your channel and server when using spoiler tags. Some channels and servers might have specific rules or expectations regarding spoilers, such as dedicated channels for spoilers or non-spoilers, or time limits for using spoiler tags after a release date. Make sure to read and follow the rules and etiquette of each channel and server you join.

How to Spoiler on Discord Desktop (Text)

1. Enter the Discord server and channel
    
   
   
2. Type two vertical bars at the start and end of your message and press Enter
    
   For example, ||this is a spoiler message||would be displayed as a censored / spoiler message.
    
   
   
3. Click the spoiler message to see the spoilered Discord message
    
   
   
4. The message will appear highlighted with a gray background
    
   
   
5. You can also censor / spoiler a Discord message using right-click and selecting the spoiler button
    
   
   
6. This will surround the message with the required vertical bars
    
   
   
   

How to Spoiler on Discord Desktop (Image)

1. Drag and drop your image directly into the server chat, or click the plus sign (+) next to the chat bar
    
   
   
2. Select “Upload a File”
    
   
   
3. Select the image and click “Open”
    
   
   
4. Click the eye icon to apply a spoiler tag to the image
    
   Alternatively, you can also click the pencil icon to apply a spoiler tag, add a description or alt text, or change the file name.
    
   
   
5. Press Enter to send the spoilered image
    
   
   
6. The image will be blurred out and marked with “SPOILER”
    
   
   
7. Discord community members can click “Spoiler” to disregard the spoiler view and see the image
    
   
   
8. . This removes the spoiler tag and displays the image as normal
    
   

How to Spoiler Text on Discord Mobile

1. Enter the Discord server and channel
    
   
   
2. Type two vertical bars at the start and end of your message and tap send
    
   For example, ||this is a spoiler message||would be displayed as a censored / spoiler message.
    
   
   
3. Tap on the spoilered Discord message to see it
    
   
   
4. The spoilered Discord message will appear highlighted with a gray background
    
   

How to Spoiler an Image on Discord Mobile

1. Enter the Discord server and channel
    
   
   
2. Tap the plus sign (+) next to the chat bar
    
   
   
3. Select the image you want to send as a spoilered image and tap “back”
    
   
   
4. Press and hold the image in the preview
    
   
   
5. Check “Mark as spoiler”
    
   
   
6. Go “back”
    
   
   
7. Tap send to send the image to the Discored channel as spoilered
    
   
   
8. To reveal the spoilered image, Discord channel members need to tap on it
    
   
   
9. The spoilered image will then be shown normally
    
   

How to Apply Spoiler Tags Automatically on Discord Using Predefined Rules via Bots

Manually adding Discord spoiler tags to every message or attachment can be tedious and time-consuming. Fortunately, there is a way to apply spoiler tags automatically on Discord using predefined rules using Discord bots.

You can find a Discord spoiler bot or that best fit your needs on a Discord bot directory such as top.gg, If you have no previous experience with Discord bots, please see our guide where we explain step-by-step how to add bots to Discord servers.

Spoiler Bots are Discord bots that can automatically detect and tag spoilers based on keywords, phrases, or regular expressions. You can configure them to apply spoiler tags to messages or attachments that contain certain words or match certain patterns. For example, you can set up a Spoiler Bot to tag any message that contains the word “Avengers” as a spoiler, or any attachment that has a file name ending with “.jpg” as a spoiler. Here are three Discord spoiler bots that you might want to check out:

• Ultimate Spoiler Bot: This bot allows you to create spoiler messages in a unique way, providing a fun and interactive element to your Discord server.

• inter·punct: A bot that adds configurable per-rank emojis, spoilers, and a bunch of other things.

• Spoiler Channels: A bot that manages spoiler channels. Members can set the topic of these channels and are prevented from reading spoilers of older topics.

Extra: How to Change Your Name or Nickname on Discord

If you are new to Discord, you might be wondering what the difference is between a Discord user name and a Discord nickname. In our other guide, we will explain the main features and functions of both, and how you can customize them to suit your preferences.
 

Extra: How to Create and Add Roles in Discord Manually or with Bots

Roles in Discord are a way to assign permissions and privileges to different members of a Discord server. Roles can be used to create hierarchies, organize groups, customize colors and nicknames, and more. In our other guide, we explain Discord roles, some best practices for using Discord roles effectively, and how to create and manage them.
 

Extra: How to Ban or Unban Someone on Discord

Banning someone on Discord means that they will no longer be able to join your server or send messages in any of the channels. This permanent action can only be undone by unbanning the user. If you decide to unban someone on Discord, you remove the ban and allow them to rejoin your server or send messages again. Our other guide explains you how to ban someone on Discord and everything you should know about banning.