Discord users are so keen to escape age verification plans that they're in danger of suffocating alternative platforms.
Discord to Implement Global Age Verification in March 2026 Starting in March 2026, Discord will introduce a worldwide age ...
All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.
According to Discord, a face scan or ID will not be necessary in most cases to verify one's age. Instead, it will be estimated.
Discord is preparing to roll out a new Teen By Default program, introducing age assurance systems for all users on the platform.
Months after a security breach, Discord wants to assure users that their government IDs are safe on the platform.