Discord delays age verification to address user concerns
Summary
Discord has postponed its age verification rollout until late 2026, responding to user concerns. The platform will introduce alternative verification methods, enhance transparency, and ensure anonymity while complying with legal requirements for protecting younger users.
Key Insights
Will most Discord users need to verify their age, and how does Discord determine who needs to?
No, over 90% of users will not need to verify their age, as Discord uses account-level signals such as account age, payment methods on file, server types, and activity patterns to approximate age for most users.[1][2][4]
What changes is Discord making to age verification methods and privacy protections?
Discord is introducing multiple verification options including credit card checks, requiring on-device facial age estimation, ending ties with Persona, publishing details on all vendors and their data practices, and ensuring data is deleted immediately after use where possible.[1][2][3][4]