If you’re like me, you’ll have fond memories of Windows Phone, followed by a bit of a gut punch when you remember what could have been. It had the potential to compete with the likes of Google and Apple, or at least carve out a solid niche, but it was ultimately left behind as Microsoft shifted focus.
I was gutted when Microsoft decided to axe it. Thankfully, fans are still out there keeping it alive in their own ways. If, like me, you use Discord daily, this is going to feel especially wild. A fan has managed to get the app working on the iconic Windows Phone 7 (via Reddit), which is as impressive as it is unexpected.
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I wish I still had my Windows Phone lying around to test this out. I actually got sidetracked while writing this, browsing eBay for a pre-owned Windows Phone since my current phone is on its last legs, but I held off — for now.
It is worth mentioning that there are some risks involved, as Discord advises against using third-party clients, which both 7evencord and Metrocord technically are, so if you plan on trying any out, do so at your own risk.
Either way, it's honestly great to see Windows Phone still getting some love in 2026, even if it's coming from the remnants of its dedicated community. In fact, I even recently saw how someone else on Reddit shared TikTok running on a Windows Phone.
Do you still use a Windows Phone, or have you moved on?
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