Discord Soundboard Not Showing 2025? Here’s How to fix

If the Discord soundboard is not showing up on your mobile device or doesn’t work in your server, you’re not the only one. In 2025, many users have reported issues where the soundboard doesn’t appear, can’t be heard live in voice chats, or doesn’t function even after reinstalling the app.

Let’s break down what’s happening, possible reasons why, and how to fix it.

What’s the Problem?

The soundboard option is missing entirely in some servers on mobile.
You may hear soundboard previews, but not the actual live sounds in the server.
Friends can’t hear your sounds either.
The soundboard volume is at 100% and not muted.
Reinstalling the app or restarting the server doesn’t fix it.

Why Isn’t the Soundboard Appearing on Discord?

Theory 1: Server Member Limit (Debunked)

Some users suggested that the soundboard only appears in servers with 50 members or fewer. After testing, many people said that when they reduced their server size under 50 members, the soundboard showed up.

However, this does not appear to be a reliable rule. Many servers with over 50 members still have working soundboards, while some under 50 do not.

Theory 2: Server Configuration or Feature Rollout

It’s likely that Discord is still gradually rolling out soundboard features or testing them selectively. Some servers (even large ones) have working soundboards, while others don’t.

Factors that may influence availability:

Server activity level
Server region or type (community vs. private)
Whether Voice Channels are correctly configured
Discord’s internal feature rollout timing

Possible Fixes For Soundboard Not Appearing on Discord?

✅ 1. Check Voice & Video Output Settings

One user reported success by changing their output device:

Go to User Settings > Voice & Video
Change the Output Device to something else (like your monitor or Bluetooth headphones)
Rejoin the voice channel and test again

This may trigger Discord to reroute the audio and activate the soundboard output.

✅ 2. Use Discord on Desktop Temporarily

Until Discord fully supports soundboards on all mobile devices, try using the desktop version to:

Configure soundboard options
Upload custom sounds
Check server compatibility

Then return to mobile to test whether the feature syncs over.

✅ 3. Update the App

Ensure you’re using the latest version of Discord from the App Store or Google Play. Soundboard features are closely tied to app version and are often updated silently.

✅ 4. Enable Soundboard Permissions

If you’re an admin:

Go to Server Settings > Roles
Ensure your role has “Use Soundboard” enabled under Voice Permissions
Also check that “Use Activities” is enabled if applicable

Final Thoughts

The Discord soundboard not showing or not working on mobile in 2025 is likely caused by incomplete feature rollout, permission issues, or audio output settings. While some users found that changing the number of members affected availability, this theory has not been consistently reliable.

If you’re stuck:

Try adjusting Voice & Video output
Use desktop mode to configure your server
Keep your app updated
Watch for future Discord updates addressing this issue

Have a different fix that worked for you? Drop it in the comments or share it with the community — many users are still looking for a reliable solution.