Best AI Instant Messaging Software in 2026

Some messenger software that supports real time character by character messaging are as follows:

• Parley by Figma
• SubEthaEdit
• Sync.in
• Etherpad
• Quip
• Google Docs Chat
• Etherpad
• Teletype for Atom text editor
• CryptPad

Basic needs to use instant messaging software are:

• A stable internet connection
• A downloaded chat software
• An open account with a list of contacts.

Instant Messaging (IM) is a text-based communication method where two people use their computers or mobile devices to engage in a single chat session in an online chatroom.

Method 1: Turn Off Startup in Discord Settings

This is the easiest method.

1. Open Discord
2. Click the Gear icon (User Settings)
3. Go to Windows Settings (or App Settings → Behaviour on newer versions)
4. Turn OFF:
   • Open Discord
   • Minimize to Tray (optional)
      

Method 2: Disable Discord from Windows Startup (Task Manager)

For Windows 10 / Windows 11

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
2. Go to the Startup tab
3. Find Discord in the list
4. Right‑click → Disable

Discord will no longer start automatically.
 

Method 3: Disable Discord from Windows Settings (Startup Apps)

1. Press Win + I to open Settings
2. Go to Apps → Startup
3. Find Discord
4. Toggle Off
    

Method 4: For macOS Users

Step 1: From System Settings

1. Click the Apple menu → System Settings
2. Go to General → Login Items
3. Under Open at Login, find Discord
4. Select it → Click the minus (-) button to remove

Step 2: From Discord (Mac)

1. Open Discord
2. Go to Settings → Behavior
3. Turn off Open Discord on Startup (if available)

A child under 13 years can use Discord under parental supervision and permission. The guardian must have full control over the account according to the COPPA rule.

Discord is most popular among gamers community. They use it to communicate with each other when they are gaming from different geographical locations.