Gift Ideas for the Dedicated Discord User in Your Life

Editor’s Note: In November 2026, we announced that Discord offers gift cards online and in-store at select retailers! We’ve updated the gift card section of this blog post. 

They’re someone you love spending time with. You two are talkin’ in voice, over text chat, and streaming games together. And as the holiday season begins, there’s a chance you might be pondering what to give to that one special friend to show your appreciation. (Or many friends!) 

Does your friend regularly play games throughout the week? Do they love streaming to their friends in voice? Are they someone with a unique profile on EVERY server they’re in, or do they keep saying “I'm STILL COLD” every five minutes in voice and need a new hoodie to keep cozy? 

We’ve got gift ideas for all types of Discord users — let’s dig in!  

Get ‘Em Something from their Discord Wishlist

Your closest Discord buddy has been with you through thick and thin, so get ‘em something you know they’ve been interested in! 

Peek at someone’s Wishlist on their profile to see all the stuff from the Shop they’ve been eyeing, such as Avatar Decorations, Profile Effects, Nameplates, and Profile Frames, directly on their own profile, meaninggggg your friend may have already shown some not-so-subtle signs about what they want…

And because your friend is the one who added it to their Wishlist, there’s no second-guessing or spending hours thinking of the perfect gift (save that mental energy for planning out your next dungeon crawl).

People can also add items from Marvel Rivals and Rust to their wishlists, like in-game cosmetics and bundles. You can gift someone in-game cosmetics directly in Discord, without having to launch that particular game, or even if you’ve never played it before! (They might want you to join and see their new in-game skin, though!) 

You know your friend like the back of your hand… if your hand were human-shaped and talked to you all the time. Take a peek at their Wishlist and hand ‘em something they’ll love. (And add some stuff to your own Wishlist while you’re at it!)

For your Discord-loving friends, Gift ‘Em Nitro (and get a bonus for yourself!)

They’re always hanging out in voice chat, yet they keep sending default emojis like 😄... if this sounds like one of your Discord friends, consider gifting ‘em a membership to Discord Nitro! 

Discord Nitro supercharges their chat powers and gives ‘em all sorts of perks, including the ability to stream in higher quality, and the option to use a server’s custom emoji anywhere. (No more terrifying 😃.)

The next time you chat with a particular friend, press the “🎁” button in your chat bar, and you’ll be able to choose between gifting your friend Nitro or Nitro Basic, with either one-month or one-year increments.

You can also purchase a Nitro gift in User Settings > Nitro and stash it in your Gift Inventory, keeping it safe for juuust the right moment to surprise a friend. 

If you’re reading this on your PC or laptop right now, use the button below to get directly to the gifting page on the desktop app:

One more gift, just for you: a Help Center article about gifting!

For the One Who Always Has a Fancy Discord Profile, Check Out the Discord Shop

Has your friend ever replied to you with “oh i have everything in the shop already” after you asked them if there were any Avatar Decorations or Profile Effects that caught their eye? 

Well, they’re lying, because we’re adding new ones regularly, such as the Woodland Friends Collection: perfect for those who love the feeling of a wondrous woodland breeze throughout the year. (Also, isn’t that deer SO CUTE? Their name is “Nara.”) 

In addition to Avatar Decorations and Profile Effects, there are also Nameplates, which are shown off behind your display name in Group DMs and a server’s Members List. We’ve got plenty of ‘em for you to pick from for your friend to equip, for any type of server they like to hang out in.

There are also Profile Frames that add a decorative border around your profile, giving the whole thing an unmistakably yours look. Combine a Frame, Avatar Decoration, Profile Effect, and Nameplate to permeate style in every place you appear.

And if your Avatar Deco-llecting friend says they have them all already, well: no, they don’t, because some Avatar Decorations or Profile Effects even have additional color variants, such as the “Mischevious Kitties” Decoration from the Rawr xD Collection:

Like everything else from the Shop, any Avatar Decorations, Profile Effects, Nameplates, and Frames you purchase can be used whenever you want, letting you relive those festive feelings, even on a blazing-hot summer day.  

You can gift items from the Shop on both desktop and mobile — no need to sprint to your computer for a last-minute stocking stuffer. It’s also way faster than waiting for “Overnight Shipping” for a pair of socks in the most beat-up, soggy delivery box you’ve seen in your life. 

“good gift for someone who plays video games”

See that title above? If you typed that and found your way here, there’s a good chance you might not necessarily be someone who plays video games, but you’re still looking for a gift for someone who does. 

If this sounds like you, consider checking out our selection of Discord gift cards! Long story short: Discord helps people connect with their friends more easily while playing games, and giving someone a Discord gift card lets them make their experience even better. 

Discord is used to talk on many of the same devices people play video games on, so whether the person you’re thinking of plays on their computer, a phone, or even on a console, there’s a good chance they’re on Discord to talk with their friends. 

You can choose from a few pre-loaded gift card amounts, or fill a card with a specific amount if you really want your friend to buy a particular bundle in the Shop. Use the big ol’ button below to grab one for your friend. (Or yourself…)

For the Friend who REALLY Loves Discord or Has a $#!7 mic, Get ‘Em Some Discord Merch!  

“Kzzzt whatare-ksszzz you kssszztt pla-kzzt-ying kzzzt” - your friend before you buy them a snazzy new Discord-themed microphone. 

The Discord Merch shop has something for every type of Discord user, including shirts and hoodies, trinkets and accessories, and merch that helps make their Discord time even better.

If your friend ALREADY has a good mic they use on Discord, perhaps…. a warm hoodie? Dice for the tabletop enjoyer? A brand new water bottle to remind them to GET UP AND DRINK WATER, PLEASE LAY OFF THE ENERGY DRINKS!!!

Whatever it is they’re into, we’ve probably got something over at our merch store to help ‘em. Now that’s as clear of a call as any.

Gifts? Taken care of. Your gaming backlog? That’s next on your list now that you’ve got all your seasonal gifting finished. If you have your ideas of what would make a good gift for the Discord user in your life, or if you have a heartfelt story of a Discord friend who appreciated something you gifted them, send us a tweet — we’d love to hear it.