SimpleDiscordCrypt

Discord message encryption plugin, it gives end-to-end clientside encryption for your messages and files with automatic key exchange

SimpleDiscordCrypt - Secure Discord Chat Encryption Plugin

SimpleDiscordCrypt is a Chrome extension designed to secure your Discord messages and files. It enables end-to-end clientside encryption for your messages, ensuring only intended recipients can read them. You can toggle encryption on or off using the lock icon added in the channel's header, select keys, and more. Use this extension to enhance your privacy while chatting on Discord.
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Extension stats

By: An0
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.50
(20)
Version: 6.7.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-26)
Creation date: 2020-05-29
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://gitlab.com/
  • https://cdn.discordapp.com/
  • https://discord.com/
  • https://ptb.discord.com/
  • https://canary.discord.com/
Size: 52.53K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
SimpleDiscordCrypt (v6.7.5.0)
5.00 (4) 111
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Encrypt your messages in the chat! This extension helps you in security and privacy by allowing you to encrypt your messages in Discord making sure that it's only you and the recipient(s) who ever read them! Works from the browser or on your computer, without BetterDiscord.

Once you open discord you will get a window to create your local database, once that's done you can toggle encryption using the lock icon added to the channel's header and you can select the key used besides that. You can access the menu by right clicking the aforementioned lock icon. DM channels have different options than group channels. For more information visit: https://gitlab.com/An0/SimpleDiscordCrypt

It is 100% open-source!

(all your data is stored locally on your computer so make sure to use the export function for backups)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great integration with Discord UI
  • Adds an extra layer of security
  • Allows sending encrypted messages
  • You can use emojis without Nitro
Cons
  • No longer working as of Jan 2022 due to Discord updates
  • Can send messages that may lead to user bans
  • Learning curve with no clear guide or instructions
Most mentioned
  • It no longer works due to Discord changes
  • Great for privacy in conversations
  • Encrypted messages may confuse users
User reviews
It works but it sends weird things when 2 people have the extension in their dms
by Mateo Wilkerson, 2024-12-25

No longer working, I don't see any lock icon, only a message to create a database.
by Anirudh Mukundan, 2023-10-17

Broken as of Jan 2022. Discord disabled direct embeds from non-bot accounts, which this extension relies on.
by Weblure (Feril), 2022-01-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SimpleDiscordCrypt requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

SimpleDiscordCrypt is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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