How to Uninstall BetterDiscord on PC: An In-Depth Guide

BetterDiscord is one of those apps that seems almost too good to be true for Discord users. The level of customization and enhancement it provides can become addictive. But as the old saying goes, sometimes too much of a good thing can be problematic.

As a data analyst and AI enthusiast, I understand the appeal of BetterDiscord. Who wouldn‘t want tricked out themes, a buffet of bots and plugins, and sweet customizations that make Discord feel like an extension of you? At the same time, my techie side recognizes that Unauthorized modifications that break the ToS come with inherent risks.

So in this guide, we‘ll thoroughly cover how to uninstall BetterDiscord and restore the default Discord client. I‘ll also share my insights as a Discord power user on the pros, cons, and alternatives to consider.

What is BetterDiscord?

For those new to the world of modding, BetterDiscord is an open source client modification for Discord that lets you customize virtually every aspect of the app‘s design and functionality. You can:

• Install beautiful, custom themes that completely transform the look of Discord with new colors, graphics, layouts and more.

• Add handy plugins that give you options like editing sent messages, translating chat in real-time, organizing servers, and much more. There are over 500 plugins available!

• Import custom emoji, stickers and assets to amplify your expression.

• Tweak fine details with custom CSS code.

It provides a level of personalization that the default Discord client just doesn‘t offer. The appeal is obvious – who wouldn‘t want a pretty, tricked out, premium feeling Discord? No wonder it has over 5 million users!

Why You Might Want to Uninstall BetterDiscord

With such powerful customization capabilities, why would anyone want to give up BetterDiscord and go back to vanilla? Here are some of the downsides that lead people like myself to uninstall:

It Breaks Discord‘s Terms of Service

This is arguably the biggest issue. Technically any third party mod that alters the Discord client violates the ToS. BetterDiscord injects code into Discord and modifies the app. Using an unauthorized mod could potentially get your account banned by Discord.

Security Concerns

BetterDiscord has access to your messages, data and activity while using Discord. There are always security risks associated with giving third party apps that level of access. Vulnerabilities or malware within specific plugins could put you at risk.

Plugin and Theme Safety

You‘re downloading random plugins, themes and add-ons created by unkown third party developers. They may be totally harmless…or could contain malicious code or viruses. It‘s impossible to be 100% sure of their safety.

Interferes with Updates

BetterDiscord often breaks with new Discord updates. You may deal with issues and instability until BD patches itself to work with the latest Discord version.

Loss of Official Support

If you ever have issues with Discord, their support team may refuse to help troubleshoot your problem if you admit to using BetterDiscord since it violates ToS. You‘ll have to rely only on BD‘s community support.

While the customization is amazing, these factors lead some to reconsider whether the risks outweigh the benefits. Let‘s look at how to uninstall.

Uninstalling BetterDiscord – Step by Step

The key to removing BetterDiscord lies in the installer you used to first add it. You‘ll need to download this again in order to uninstall.

1. Download the BetterDiscord Installer

Head to betterdiscordapp.app and redownload the Windows installer you originally used. Alternatively, grab the latest installer.

2. Run the Installer

Locate the installer and launch it. Accept the license agreement then click "Next".

3. Select "Uninstall"

Rather than installing, this time choose the "Uninstall BetterDiscord" option.

4. Pick Your Discord Version

Select which Discord app you want to remove BetterDiscord from – Stable, PTB, or Canary.

5. Confirm Uninstall

Double check it‘s the right Discord app, then click "Uninstall". Confirm any prompts that appear.

That‘s all it takes! The installer will rapidly undo all of BetterDiscord‘s modifications. Within seconds, your Discord client will restart fresh as the default version again.

Life After BetterDiscord

Once you‘ve removed the mod and reverted to the vanilla Discord app, you‘ll immediately notice:

• Your beautiful BetterDiscord themes are gone. You‘re back to the plain white default theme.

• Any custom CSS tweaks have been wiped out. Fonts, colors, and layouts return to the original.

• No more sassy plugin features. All external plugins are disabled and removed.

• Extra emoji, stickers, assets all disappear, leaving just the default options.

It‘s like returning from a magical utopia to the stark baseline reality! Of course you can still customize some options natively:

• Enable a basic dark/light theme

• Add custom emoji

• Adjust privacy settings

• Reduce motion effects

But compared to the limitless options with BD, the native customization feels meager. It‘s a tradeoff you make for added security and ToS compliance.

The Pros and Cons of Uninstalling BetterDiscord

Let‘s summarize the key pros and cons of removing BetterDiscord:

Pros

• Complies with Discord‘s ToS again
• Eliminates threats of account ban
• Resolves potential security issues
• No more compatibility issues or buggy updates

Cons

• Lose extensive customization options
• No more plugins and add-on features
• Revert to bland default Discord theme
• Can‘t customize fonts, colors, layouts much

For many, the pros outweigh the cons – operating within Discord‘s design ecosystem is a small price to pay for account safety and security. Others may continue gently modding with BD, cautiously avoiding any plugins or themes that seem sketchy. There are reasonable arguments on both sides.

Closing Thoughts

Uninstalling BetterDiscord can be painful if you get hooked on the level of personalization it offers. However, consider viewing it as an opportunity to appreciate Discord for its core functionality. Chatting with friends is what makes Discord great – not the skins we dress it in.

I hope this guide gave you a thorough walkthrough of how to safely remove BetterDiscord if you choose to. Whichever modding path you take, be thoughtful in prioritizing your account security and Discord‘s rules. Happy chatting!