Discord won’t roll out age verification globally on its platform next month as previously announced, and says in a blog post that it’s delaying the launch until the second half of 2026. “The way this landed, many of you walked away thinking we’re requiring face scans and ID uploads from everyone just to use Discord. That’s not what’s happening, but the fact that so many people believe it tells us we failed at our most basic job: clearly explaining what we’re doing and why,” writes Discord CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy.
Discord says that before it rolls out age verification globally, it will add more options for users to verify their age (includ …
It’s interesting to see how Discord is approaching age verification. Delaying the rollout might allow for more thorough planning and implementation. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
That’s a good point! Taking extra time could help them refine the process and address any privacy concerns users might have. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance safety with user experience in the long run.