Discord has delayed the implementation of its global age checks to the second half of 2026 following user backlash.

Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns.

“Our goal is straightforward: keep the Discord experience completely unchanged for the vast majority of people while ensuring ...

Discord delayed its global age verification policy to the second half of the year and co-founder  Stanislav Vishnevskiy ...

Discord, which says it has more than 200 million active users, will continue to meet specific legal obligations it has for ...

Admitting it made some missteps when it announced the changes, Discord is pushing those modifications back to later this year.

Discord isn't going to abandon its age verification plans, but intends to spend more of this year convincing users it's a good idea.