CheevoPresence is a small Windows app that copies your RetroAchievements activity into Discord Rich Presence. It shows what game you are playing and your achievement status in Discord, so your friends can see it at a glance.
It is made for people who want a simple setup and clear status updates. You do not need to change Discord by hand each time you play. Once it is running, it handles the status display for you.
Visit this page to download and run the app on Windows:
On the page, look for the latest release or download file. Save the file to your computer, then open it to start the app.
Follow these steps on a Windows PC:
- Open the download page.
- Find the latest version.
- Download the Windows file.
- If the file is in a ZIP folder, right-click it and choose Extract All.
- Open the extracted folder.
- Double-click the app file to run it.
- If Windows asks for permission, choose Run anyway or Yes.
If the app uses a setup file, open that file and follow the steps on screen. If it is a portable app, you can run it from the folder after you extract it.
Make sure you have these ready:
- A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC
- Discord installed and signed in
- A RetroAchievements account
- Your game running through the tool or emulator you use for RetroAchievements
CheevoPresence works best when your RetroAchievements activity is active and visible to the app. If you keep Discord open while you play, your status can update faster.
CheevoPresence watches your RetroAchievements activity and sends that status to Discord Rich Presence. Discord then shows a line like:
- The game you are playing
- Your current achievement progress
- A RetroAchievements-related status
This helps friends see what you are doing without opening your profile or asking in chat.
After you open the app for the first time, do this:
- Keep Discord open.
- Sign in to your RetroAchievements account if the app asks for it.
- Start a supported game or emulator.
- Watch for the presence update in Discord.
- Leave the app running while you play.
If the app has a tray icon, it may run in the background near the clock. That lets it keep working without staying in the way.
You can usually keep the default settings at first. These settings may help:
- Start with Windows if you want it ready when you play
- Minimize to the system tray so it stays out of the way
- Keep status updates on so Discord shows your game activity
- Use launch on startup only after you confirm it works as expected
Start simple. If the app works the way you want, you do not need to change much.
CheevoPresence is built for simple use:
- Mirrors RetroAchievements activity to Discord Rich Presence
- Shows the game you are playing
- Updates your status while you play
- Runs on Windows
- Uses a light, low-key design
- Keeps setup short and clear
It aims to do one job well. That keeps it easy to understand and easy to use.
When CheevoPresence is working, Discord may show details like:
- Current game title
- RetroAchievements activity
- Play status
- Time in game
- Achievement progress
The exact text can change based on the game and the app’s current state. If your profile is open in Discord, friends may see the updated presence there.
If Discord does not update, try these steps:
- Make sure Discord is open and signed in.
- Check that CheevoPresence is running.
- Start a supported game.
- Wait a few moments for the status to update.
- Close and reopen the app if needed.
- Check that your internet connection is active.
- Make sure RetroAchievements is logged in and active.
If you use a game launcher or emulator, make sure it is the one tied to your RetroAchievements activity. The app can only mirror the status it can see.
If you downloaded a ZIP file, you may see files like these:
- The main app file
- A config file
- A readme file
- Support files for the app
Keep the full folder together. Do not move only one file out of the folder unless the download page says it is safe to do so.
CheevoPresence sends your RetroAchievements activity to Discord so it can show your status. It does not need you to post anything by hand. Use it only on a PC you trust, and keep your Discord account signed in on your own machine.
A simple setup looks like this:
- Open Discord.
- Open CheevoPresence.
- Start your RetroAchievements-supported game.
- Play as usual.
- Let the app keep your Discord status in sync.
This is useful if you want friends to see your current game and achievement activity without extra work.
- Keep Discord open before you start playing
- Start CheevoPresence before your game
- Use the same Windows user account each time
- Check for updates on the download page now and then
- Keep your emulator or launcher stable while you play
A steady setup helps the presence update without delay.
If you run into a problem, go through this list:
- Is Discord open?
- Is CheevoPresence running?
- Did you open a supported game?
- Did you wait long enough for the status to change?
- Did Windows block the app?
- Did you extract the ZIP file first?
- Did you download the latest version?
Many issues come from skipping the extract step or launching the wrong file.
If you need the file again, use the same page here:
Open the page, find the latest release, and download and run the Windows file from there.