Discord PFP Not Updating? Fix Avatar Change Not Showing
If your Discord profile picture isn’t updating, try these practical fixes: force refresh, clear cache, re-upload correctly, and sync across devices.
Common Symptoms
- You changed your avatar but it still shows the old one
- Avatar updates on desktop but not on mobile (or vice versa)
- Friends still see your old profile picture
- Your new avatar appears briefly, then reverts
Common Causes
Client cache (desktop app, mobile app, or browser) showing an old image
Propagation delay across Discord servers/devices
Upload succeeded but the displayed avatar is a cached variant
Network/DNS/cache issues affecting image delivery
Step-by-Step Fixes
Force refresh the Discord client
Log out and log back in
Try uploading from a different client (desktop/web vs mobile)
Re-export the avatar and upload a “fresh” file
Wait and check on another device/account
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Discord profile picture not updating?
It’s usually a cache or propagation issue. Try restarting Discord, logging out/in, or uploading a freshly exported file instead of the same image.
Why does my new avatar show on desktop but not on mobile?
Mobile and desktop clients can cache profile images differently. Force close the app, relaunch, and try uploading from the other client.
How long does Discord take to update profile pictures?
Not confirmed here. Updates can appear quickly but may take longer to propagate across devices and servers.
I re-uploaded the same image and nothing changed—why?
If the file is identical, the client may keep serving a cached image. Export a new copy (different size or format) and upload that instead.
Will changing the file name help?
Renaming alone may not be enough. It’s more reliable to export a new file (e.g., 1024×1024 PNG) so the content differs.
What should I try first if it’s not updating?
Restart Discord fully, log out/in, then re-upload a freshly exported square PNG.