Discord has quietly removed its experimental emoji sounds feature, which had allowed users to send emojis accompanied by short sound effects. The feature, which was available to a limited number of users, appears to have been silently removed in a recent update, with no official statement from Discord.
What Was the Emoji Sounds Feature?
The emoji sounds feature, sometimes referred to as Soundmojis, was an experimental addition to Discord that allowed users to send specific emojis that played a brief sound effect when viewed. While not widely available, reports suggest that only 20% of users had access to the feature as part of a test rollout.
Users first noticed the feature disappearing after a recent Discord app update, with some reporting that the entire sound emoji tab vanished from their emoji selection menu. Others stated that they had never received access to the feature in the first place.
Why Did Discord Remove It?
Discord frequently tests new features on a small percentage of users before deciding whether to roll them out to the wider community. Since no official announcement was made about the removal, it’s possible that the feature did not perform as expected or that Discord received negative feedback from testers.
Another possible reason for its removal could be usability concerns. Some users had criticized the feature for being disruptive, particularly in larger servers, as sound effects could be triggered unexpectedly. However, without an official statement, the exact reason remains unknown.
Will Emoji Sounds Return?
At this point, it’s unclear whether Discord plans to reintroduce the emoji sounds feature after further refinement or if it has been permanently scrapped. Discord often tests features in phases, so there’s a chance it could return in a future update.
For now, the sudden removal of the feature has left many users wondering why Discord continues to experiment with features without clear communication about their availability or removal.
Final Thoughts
While Discord is known for frequently introducing and retiring experimental features, the lack of transparency surrounding this removal has frustrated some users. Until Discord provides an official response, those who enjoyed the emoji sounds feature will have to wait and see if it makes a comeback.
