Discord has become the go-to chat app for many gamers and communities online, but sometimes users encounter pesky glitches—like direct message notifications that won’t disappear even after checking the messages. This article will explore the top 5 fixes to resolve this annoying issue.

1. Check for Unread Messages: Sometimes, simply looking through server channels or direct conversations can miss a hidden unread message, especially if it’s buried in a group chat. Ensure you’ve scrolled through all your chats thoroughly.

2. Mark as Read: Discord provides a feature where you can mark messages as read. You can do this by right-clicking on the server or chat that’s giving the stubborn notification and selecting ‘Mark as Read’.

3. Restart Discord: The age-old advice of turning it off and on again holds true. Close out of Discord completely from the task manager (for Windows) or force quit (on Mac) and reopen the application.

4. Clear Cache: On desktop, you can clear Discord’s cache by navigating to its cache folder (often found in `%appdata%/Discord/Cache` on Windows) and deleting its contents. For mobile users, try clearing the app’s cache from your phone’s settings.

5. Update or Reinstall Discord: Sometimes, software bugs are to blame, which might get fixed in updates. Make sure your Discord is up-to-date or consider reinstalling it to see if that resolves the notification issue.

If none of these steps work, there might be an issue with Discord’s servers or a deeper problem with your account, which could require help from Discord’s support team.

By trying each of these five methods, you’re likely to get rid of that stubborn notification so you can go back to enjoying your uninterrupted gaming or chatting experience on Discord!