Exporter isn't exporting for specific users but works for other users fine

Author: piperenetaCreated Aug 23, 2025Updated Jun 16, 2026
Labelsbug

Version

2.46

Flavor

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Platform

Windows 11

Export format

JSON

Steps to reproduce

v2.46.0 Visual Version Export settings:

  • Run Exporter as Admin:Yes
  • export format: JSON
  • Markdown format: OFF
  • Reuse Assets: ON
  • Download Assets: ON
  • Output path: Desktop/New folder
  • Assets directory path: desktop/New folder

Details

Exporter will run with no error pop up but does not download anything.

  • tested multiple filters, has:file has:link has:mp4 together & alone none worked.
  • made sure spelling was correct. made sure capital letters etc matched after trying again
  • used user ID instead username still same result.
  • tried with and without setting from/before filters didnt change anything.
  • Works fine for other usernames/users with or without using user ID/username but does not download for other users at all.
  • downloading using from:username has:file works for almost everyone except a few usernames. their usernames arent weird or using symbols either.

Checklist

  • I have looked through existing issues to make sure that this bug has not been reported before
  • I have provided a descriptive title for this issue
  • I have made sure that this bug is reproducible on the latest version of the application
  • I have provided all the information needed to reproduce this bug as efficiently as possible
  • I have sponsored this project
  • I have not read any of the above and just checked all the boxes to submit the issue

Source: Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter