How to Set Notification Suppression Words on Discord

If you are overwhelmed by notifications from messages that contain specific words or phrases, Discord lets you block them without muting the entire channel or server. This feature is called Suppression Words, and it hides messages that match your list from your notification feed. You can set suppression words per server, so you stay focused on conversations that matter. This article explains how to find and configure suppression words on Discord desktop and mobile.

What Are Notification Suppression Words in Discord?

Discord suppression words are a per-server filter that prevents notifications from appearing when a message contains any of the words or phrases you specify. The feature works only for the server where you set it. It does not delete messages or mute the channel. It simply suppresses the notification badge, sound, and popup for messages that match your list.

This is different from muting a channel. Muting a channel stops all notifications from that channel. Suppression words let you still receive notifications for other messages in the same channel, but block only those containing specific terms. For example, you can block notifications for messages that mention a game you do not play, while still seeing notifications for team announcements.

You can add up to 100 suppression words per server. Each word or phrase must be separated by a comma. Phrases can include spaces. The matching is case-insensitive, so “Spoiler” and “spoiler” are treated the same. Partial matches work: if you add “game”, messages containing “game” or “games” will be suppressed.

Steps to Set Suppression Words on Discord Desktop

1. Open Server Settings
   Right-click the server name in the left sidebar. From the context menu, select Server Settings. If you are the server owner or have the Manage Server permission, you will see the settings page.
2. Go to the Suppression Words Tab
   In the left column under the Moderation section, click Suppression Words. If you do not see this option, you lack the necessary permission to edit suppression words for that server.
3. Enter Your Suppression Words
   In the text box, type the words or phrases you want to suppress. Separate each entry with a comma. For example: spam, giveaway, spoiler. You can also enter phrases with spaces, such as join now, click here.
4. Save Your Changes
   Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page. Discord will immediately apply the filter. Messages that contain any of your suppression words will no longer trigger notifications for you in that server.

Steps to Set Suppression Words on Discord Mobile

1. Open Server Settings
   Tap and hold the server icon in the server list. Tap Server Settings from the pop-up menu. Alternatively, tap the server name at the top of the channel list, then tap the three-dot menu icon and choose Server Settings.
2. Find Suppression Words
   Scroll down in the settings list. Tap Suppression Words under the Moderation section. It may be near the bottom of the page.
3. Add Your Words
   In the text field, type each word or phrase separated by a comma. Tap Save in the top-right corner of the screen. The filter activates immediately.

How Suppression Words Work With Other Notification Settings

Suppression words function independently from your global notification settings. If you have muted a channel entirely, suppression words have no effect because no notifications are generated from that channel. Suppression words only apply to channels you are not muted in, and they override the default notification behavior for matching messages.

The feature does not affect direct messages or group DMs. It works exclusively on the server where you configure it. If you want to suppress words across multiple servers, you must set the list on each server individually.

Suppression Words vs Keyword Notifications

Discord also offers keyword notifications, which highlight messages containing specific words. Suppression words do the opposite: they hide notifications for those words. You can use both features simultaneously. For example, you could set keyword notifications for “urgent” and suppression words for “game” to receive alerts only for critical messages while ignoring game-related chatter.

Common Mistakes When Setting Suppression Words

Suppression Words Not Working

If suppression words do not appear to block notifications, check the following:

• You saved the list after entering words. Unsaved changes are lost.
• The channel is not muted. Suppression words do not work on muted channels.
• The server is not set to Suppress All Notifications in your notification settings. Go to Server Settings > Notification Settings and ensure you have not selected Suppress all notifications.
• You are using the correct server. Suppression words apply only to the server where configured.

Phrases With Commas

If your suppression phrase contains a comma, Discord will treat the comma as a separator. For example, entering hello, world creates two separate words: hello and world. To suppress a phrase that includes a comma, you cannot use this feature. Consider using a partial word match instead.

Too Many Suppression Words

Discord allows a maximum of 100 suppression words per server. If you exceed this limit, the list will not save. Review your list regularly and remove outdated entries. You can edit the list at any time by returning to Server Settings > Suppression Words.

Suppression Words vs Other Notification Controls

Item	Suppression Words	Mute Channel
Scope	Per server, applies to all channels in that server unless muted	Per channel
Effect	Suppresses notifications only for messages containing listed words	Suppresses all notifications from the channel
Maximum entries	100 words or phrases per server	N/A
Requires permission	Manage Server or Manage Server settings	None (anyone can mute a channel for themselves)
Works with direct messages	No	No

Now you can set suppression words on Discord to filter out unwanted notifications. Start by identifying the words that clutter your notification feed and add them to the suppression list in Server Settings. For a more targeted approach, combine suppression words with keyword notifications to see only what matters. Remember to review your list periodically to keep it under the 100-word limit.