What the Quest badge is and why you might want to remove it
The Quest badge appears on your Discord profile when you complete tasks in Discord's Quest system — usually activities like trying new features, joining specific servers, or watching streams. Once you earn it, the badge stays visible to anyone who views your profile unless you turn it off.
You might want to remove it because you prefer a cleaner profile, you no longer use that feature, or you straightforward don't want others to see which quests you've completed. The good news is that removing it takes about 30 seconds and doesn't delete your progress — you can turn it back on anytime.
Key Takeaways
- Quest badges display on your profile by default once you complete a quest, but you can hide them in your profile settings.
- Hiding a badge doesn't erase your progress or prevent you from earning future badges.
- The process is the same on desktop and mobile: go to User Settings, then Profile, then toggle off the badge you want to hide.
- You can hide some badges while keeping others visible if you prefer a mixed approach.
How to hide a Quest badge on desktop
Open Discord and look for the user icon in the bottom left corner of your screen — it shows your profile picture or initials. Click it to open the menu, then select User Settings.
In the left sidebar, find and click Profile. You'll see a section showing all your badges and achievements. Look for the Quest badge you want to hide. Next to it, you'll see a toggle switch. Click that toggle to turn it off. The badge will when ready disappear from your public profile, though it remains in your settings so you can turn it back on later.
If you have multiple Quest badges, repeat this step for each one you want to hide. When you're done, close the settings window — your changes save automatically.
How to hide a Quest badge on mobile
Open the Discord app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This opens your profile menu. Tap the gear icon or User Settings option.
Scroll down and tap Profile. You'll see your badges listed below your bio. Find the Quest badge you want to hide and tap the toggle next to it. The badge will turn off when ready and stop showing on your profile. You can toggle it back on anytime by returning to this same screen.
What happens when you hide a badge
Hiding a Quest badge removes it from your profile view — other users won't see it when they visit your profile. However, the badge itself isn't deleted. Your progress remains saved in Discord's system, and you can make the badge visible again whenever you want by toggling it back on in the same settings.
Hiding a badge also doesn't affect your ability to earn new badges or complete future quests. You can continue participating in the Quest system normally, and any new badges you earn will appear in your settings with the toggle off by default (or on, depending on your Discord settings).
If you can't find the Quest badge in your settings
Some Quest badges may not appear in your profile settings if they're tied to limited-time events that have ended. In that case, the badge is no longer active and won't display on your profile anyway, so there's nothing to hide.
If you see a badge in your settings but the toggle isn't working, try logging out of Discord completely and logging back in. This refreshes your session and usually fixes minor display issues. If the problem continues, you can report it through Discord's Help Center, though this is rare.
Showing a badge again after hiding it
If you change your mind and want to show a Quest badge again, the process is identical to hiding it. Go back to User Settings, select Profile, find the badge you want to show, and toggle it back on. The badge will reappear on your profile when ready.
You can toggle badges on and off as many times as you want with no penalty or cooldown. This means you can experiment with different combinations to see what looks right for your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does hiding a badge mean I lose the quest progress?
No. Hiding a badge only removes it from view on your profile. Your progress and the achievement itself remain in your account. You can show the badge again anytime without losing anything.
Can other people see which badges I've hidden?
No. When you hide a badge, it doesn't appear on your profile at all. Other users see only the badges you've chosen to display. They have no way to know you've hidden anything.
What if I want to hide all my Quest badges at once?
You'll need to toggle each badge individually — there's no "hide all" option. However, the process is quick, and you only need to do it once. After that, any new badges you earn will follow your account's default badge visibility setting.
Do Quest badges affect my privacy or safety?
Quest badges are purely cosmetic and don't reveal personal information. They only show which Discord features or events you've participated in. Hiding them is a preference choice, not a privacy necessity, but you can hide them if you prefer a simpler profile.