Discord Super Reactions are animated emoji reactions. When you react to a message with one, Discord plays an animation with your chosen emoji, so it stands out more than a normal reaction.
Discord's help centre describes them as a way to add "a little more hype, emotion, and intensity" to a reaction. They're a Nitro feature, but everyone in the chat can see them.
This page explains who can send Super Reactions, how to add them on desktop and mobile, how to see who reacted, how to remove them and how to turn the animations off.
At a glance - Super Reactions add an animation to an emoji reaction - Sending them needs Nitro, Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic - Subscribers get unlimited Super Reactions - Everyone can see them, with or without Nitro - Turn the animations off with Play animated emoji in Accessibility settings
Key Information
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| What it is | An emoji reaction with an added animation |
| Who can send them | Nitro, Nitro Basic and Nitro Classic subscribers |
| How many | Unlimited for all three plans |
| Who can see them | Everyone |
| Platforms | Desktop and mobile |
| Turn off animations | User Settings > Accessibility > Play animated emoji |
| Removing other people's | Admins and mods with Manage Messages, on desktop or browser only |
🔒 Who Can Use Discord Super Reactions
Super Reactions are locked to Nitro. Discord's help centre says "All Nitro, Nitro Basic, and Nitro Classic users have an unlimited amount of Super Reactions."
Without a subscription you can't send them. The current help article doesn't mention any free allowance for non-Nitro users, so treat them as a subscriber-only perk.
You can still see them without Nitro. Discord confirms that everyone sees Super Reactions, even if they can't use them.
Super Reactions vs Normal Reactions
| Normal reaction | Super Reaction | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can send | Anyone with permission to react | Nitro, Nitro Basic and Nitro Classic subscribers |
| Animation | No | Yes, plays when you react |
| Who can see it | Everyone | Everyone |
| Shows in View Reactions | Yes | Yes |
| Removable by mods | Yes, with Manage Messages | Yes, with Manage Messages on desktop or browser |
💻 How to Send Super Reactions on Desktop
- Hover over the message you want to react to.
- Select the Add Reaction icon (the smiley face with a plus) in the message toolbar.
- Select the Super Reaction icon in the top right corner of the emoji picker.
- When the picker shows a blurple glow around its border, Super Reaction mode is on.
- Pick an emoji. Every emoji you choose while the glow is showing is sent as a Super Reaction.
The Add Reaction icon in the message toolbar. Image: Discord.
You can also right-click a message, or press the three dots (ellipsis) in the toolbar. The menu in Discord's screenshot includes Add Reaction, Add Super Reaction and View Reactions.
The message menu with Add Super Reaction and View Reactions. Image: Discord.
📱 How to Send Super Reactions on Mobile
Discord says Super Reactions are available on both desktop and mobile. On the mobile app:
- Long press the message you want to react to.
- Tap the Reactions icon to open the full emoji picker.
- Turn on the Super Reaction icon at the top of the picker, then choose your emoji.
Discord's help centre doesn't give a separate Super Reaction step list for mobile, so the picker may look slightly different from desktop.
Using Custom Server Emoji
Discord's help article says that once Super Reaction mode is on, "all emojis selected will be shared as Super Reactions." It doesn't list separate rules for custom emoji.
Normal custom emoji rules still apply:
- Custom emoji work in the server they were uploaded to
- With Nitro or Nitro Basic, you can use custom emoji from other servers
- A server's admins can block emoji from other servers through the Use External Emoji permission
If you run a server, our guide to setting up a gaming Discord server covers emoji and channel basics.
How to See Who Reacted
- Right-click the message, or press the ellipsis in the message toolbar.
- Select View Reactions.
- Choose an emoji on the left to see who reacted or Super Reacted with it.
The View Reactions window lists each emoji and who used it. Image: Discord.
How to Remove a Super Reaction
Remove your own
- Select the reaction box under the message to take your reaction back.
- Or open View Reactions, find the emoji and select the X next to your username.
Remove someone else's (admins and mods)
You need the Manage Messages permission, and it only works on desktop or browser. Discord says you can't remove Super Reactions as an admin or mod on mobile yet.
- Right-click the message, or press the ellipsis, and select View Reactions.
- Choose the Super Reaction you want to remove.
- Hover over the member's name to reveal an X, then select it.
Our Discord roles and permissions guide explains how to give moderators Manage Messages.
✨ How to Turn Off Super Reaction Animations
If the animations are distracting, switch off Play animated emoji:
- Open User Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Scroll down and turn off Play animated emoji.
The Play animated emoji toggle in Accessibility settings. Image: Discord.
This setting also controls other animated emoji, so they'll stop moving too.
Troubleshooting
In channels where the Add Reactions permission is off, members can only join reactions already on a message. For quieter channels, see our Discord mute vs timeout guide.
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No Super Reaction icon | You don't have Nitro | Subscribe to Nitro, Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic |
| Can't add any new reaction | Add Reactions is off in that channel | Use an existing reaction, or ask a mod |
| Custom emoji missing | The server blocks external emoji | Use emoji from that server |
| Animations don't play | Play animated emoji is off | Turn it back on in Accessibility |
| Can't remove a member's Super Reaction | You're on mobile, or lack Manage Messages | Use desktop or browser with the right permission |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Discord Super Reactions?
Emoji reactions that play an animation when you react, so they stand out more than normal reactions.
Can I use Discord Super Reactions without Nitro?
No. You need Nitro, Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic, which all include unlimited Super Reactions.
Can people without Nitro see Super Reactions?
Yes. Everyone can see them.
How do I turn off Discord Super Reactions animations?
Go to User Settings > Accessibility and turn off Play animated emoji.
Can mods remove Super Reactions on mobile?
No. Admins and mods with Manage Messages can only remove them on desktop or browser.
Summary
Discord Super Reactions are animated emoji reactions for Nitro, Nitro Basic and Nitro Classic subscribers, who get an unlimited number. Turn on the Super Reaction icon in the emoji picker, look for the blurple glow, then pick your emoji. Everyone can see them. Use View Reactions to check who reacted or to remove your own, and mods with Manage Messages can remove others on desktop or browser. To stop the animations, turn off Play animated emoji under User Settings > Accessibility.
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