Discord's promise to bring age verification worldwide read like a threat to many users of the mega-popular social platform, and the backlash was swift and loud. Today, the company has announced it's ...

Age verification is a reality on a growing number of social media platforms, requiring an ID or facial scan for full access to everything from YouTube to Roblox. The age-gating wave is coming along ...

Now it will hold off on expansion until it adds more verification options, vendor transparency, and other changes.

Discord promises greater transparency and more verification options.

Discord is delaying the global rollout of its age verification system until the second half of 2026 following user backlash ...

Both Reddit and Discord have got themselves into trouble over the use of a controversial third-party age verification service.

Discord cut ties with its age-verification partner after exposed code fueled federal-reporting concerns, months after a ...

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

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GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Discord announced on February 9, 2026 it would be launching teen-by-default settings globally. Discord is a chat, VOIP, and communication platform used by people all over the world, ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Starting in early March, Discord users will be required to verify their age as the company aims to enhance age-appropriate protections. All users will be assigned new default ...