Discord pauses plans to add new age verification, safety tools for teen users

Discord is pausing its global rollout of new teen safety settings, including age verification and limits on sensitive content ...
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Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally

Teen-by-default settings to roll out globally for all Discord users, enhancing age-appropriate protections while maintaining privacy, community, and meaningful connection on the platform SAN ...
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Discord to roll out new “teen-by-default” security setting for all users

Social media platform Discord announced new security features that will "reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13." In a ...
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Discord announces that it will make accounts for minors the default setting, requiring age verification via facial camera or ID scan to qualify as an adult

Discord announced a new update on February 9, 2026, to provide a safer experience for minors, targeting users aged 13 and over worldwide. This initiative, which will be gradually implemented from ...