After receiving backlash regarding its new age verification and ID check policy, Discord has issued a response, stating that ...

Discord's new age ID rules are driving users away - here's where they're headed ...

That can only be good news, I assume?

One of the major complaints was that Discord planned to collect more government IDs as part of its global age verification ...

The decision, announced on February 9, signals a major shift in Discord's approach to moderation and compliance. The company says the system will apply universally, overriding ...

On Monday, February 9, 2026, Discord announced it will require user age verification starting March 2026 to strengthen protections for teen users. The company detailed Discord age verification ...

Discord is implementing global age verification from early March, restricting unverified users from 18+ servers and sensitive ...

Age verification is coming to Discord. Here's what you can do so you don't get locked out of certain features.

Red teamers warn that Discord’s push toward stricter safety controls is colliding with a familiar truth: when platforms build barriers, users look for ways around them, and attackers look for ways in.

According to Discord, starting in early March, all new and existing users globally will be assigned new default settings that support age-appropriate experiences: Content Filters: Discord users will ...