You can hide your member count from public view by changing a single setting in PluralKit
PluralKit is a Discord bot that helps plural systems (people who share one body with multiple distinct identities) manage their members and switches. By default, when someone looks up your system, they see how many members you have. If you want to keep that number private, you can turn off the public member count in your system settings.
The setting is called privacy mode or the member count visibility toggle, depending on which version of PluralKit you're using. Once you change it, your member count won't show up when other Discord users look up your system — though you and your system will still see the full count yourself.
Key Takeaways
- Use the command pk;system privacy to access your privacy settings in Discord.
- Toggle the member count visibility off so your member count doesn't appear in public lookups.
- Your system card will still display to others, but the number of members will be hidden.
- You can hide other information too, like your member list, depending on your privacy preferences.
Using the privacy command to hide your member count
Open Discord and go to any server where PluralKit is installed. Type pk;system privacy and send the message. PluralKit will show you a list of privacy settings you can toggle on or off.
Look for the option related to member count or member list visibility. The exact wording varies by PluralKit version, but it will be something like "member_list" or "member_count". React to the emoji next to that option to toggle it off. Once it's off, your member count becomes private.
You'll see a confirmation message showing your updated privacy settings. The change takes effect immediately — the next time someone looks up your system, they won't see how many members you have.
What gets hidden and what stays visible
When you hide your member count, only that number disappears from public view. Your system name, description, and avatar still show up when people look you up. Individual member cards (if you've made them public) may still be visible depending on your other privacy settings.
If you want to hide more than just the member count, you can toggle additional privacy options in the same pk;system privacy menu. Some systems hide their entire member list, while others hide only specific members. You control each setting separately, so you can choose exactly what information appears publicly and what stays private.
Checking your current privacy settings
Type pk;system (without the "privacy" part) to see your full system information, including which privacy settings are currently active. This shows you what other Discord users see when they look up your system.
If you want to review just your privacy settings without seeing everything else, use pk;system privacy again. This command always shows you your current configuration and lets you make changes in the same message. You can check your settings as often as you want to make sure they're configured the way you prefer.
Why you might want to hide your member count
Some systems prefer privacy around how many members they have. This might be for personal comfort, to avoid unwanted questions, or simply because you want to keep that information between you and your system. PluralKit gives you control over what you share publicly.
Hiding the member count doesn't affect how PluralKit works — your system still functions the same way. It only changes what information appears when someone else looks up your system in Discord. Your switches, fronting, and all other features continue to work normally.
If the privacy command doesn't work
Make sure PluralKit is actually installed in the server you're using. The bot needs to be present in the server to respond to commands. If you're in a server without PluralKit, you'll get a "command not found" error.
If you see an error message, check that you typed the command exactly as shown: pk;system privacy with a semicolon, not a slash or other character. PluralKit uses semicolons for its commands by default, though some servers may have configured it differently. If you're still having trouble, try the command in a different server where you know PluralKit is active.
Privacy settings across different Discord servers
Your privacy settings are tied to your PluralKit system account, not to individual Discord servers. This means when you hide your member count, it stays hidden no matter which server someone looks you up from. You don't need to change the setting in each server separately.
However, some servers may have their own rules about what information members can share. Check your server's guidelines before deciding what to make public, since hiding your member count in PluralKit doesn't prevent other people from sharing information about your system elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide individual members instead of the whole count?
Yes. Use pk;member [name] privacy to hide specific members from public view. This lets you keep some members private while others remain visible. You can also use pk;system privacy to hide your entire member list at once if you prefer.
Will my member count be hidden from people in my system?
No. You and anyone else in your system will always see the full member count. The privacy setting only hides it from people outside your system who look you up in Discord.
Can I change my privacy settings back?
Yes, anytime. Use pk;system privacy again and toggle the setting back on. There's no limit to how many times you can change your privacy settings.
What if I want to hide everything about my system?
You can toggle off multiple privacy options in the pk;system privacy menu to hide your member list, member count, and other details. Some systems hide everything except their system name and avatar.
Do I need to hide my member count to stay safe?
Hiding your member count is a personal choice, not a safety requirement. Some systems do it for privacy, others don't. PluralKit's privacy settings let you control what you're comfortable sharing, but there's no single "right" way to set them.