Discord reportedly warning users for using scripts to complete Quests automatically

Discord is now sending warning notices to those who use scripts, plugins, or bots that automatically complete Quests. This was reported by Discord Previews through a post on X. The warning notices are more common for Quests that involve watching videos or ads.

Quests are Discord’s completely optional ad-reward system, and they let you earn ‘rewards’ for simple tasks, such as watching short video ads or playing some games for a few minutes. In return, you get Discord Orbs (a virtual currency) or other prizes such as avatar decorations or Nitro credits. Since Quests are completely opt-in, there’s no real problem here. Discord makes money from ads this way, without forcing them in the main UI.

Instead of following the rules, a few clever users installed plugins such as Questify or similar tools to cheat the system. These tools skip the hassle, and they auto-watch ads or fake the required Quests. Discord has now started detecting this, and they’re sending warning notices to accounts. If you’re caught cheating the system, Discord doesn’t actually ban you from Quests.

The initial notification is just a warning. No action is taken at first, but if Discord keeps detecting violations of the system, the company might limit your access to Quests. A few people directly got a notification from Discord, saying that some features have been limited.

People were disappointed with the reward system, since they dropped the number of Orbs you could get from 700 to 200. A few practical users responded that Quests are not meant to be bypassed this way, and only legitimate cases must be rewarded. The company has to make money after all. Some people are wondering whether the use of VPNs to obtain Quests from other regions also violates the terms.

It’s not just crackdowns on those bypassing Quests; Discord is also working on a UI redesign for the mobile app. You can read about that here.

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