Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy. The ...

Update, February 11 2026: Following a negative reaction to the announcement, the company subsequently updated it to state that "for most adults, age verification won’t be required" as the platform ...

Discord will now be requiring age verification for users. The app has been taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of every demographic of its audience, including teenagers, with its new ...