Discord is asking for your ID. The backlash is about more than privacy

Critics say mandatory age verification reflects a deeper shift toward routine identity checks and digital surveillance.

Discord users look for alternatives as the company tries to do damage control

Discord recently announced it will restrict features for users without age verification, and the news (unsurprisingly) hasn't ...
MP1st

Discord Will Require Face Scanning Or ID Verification For Age-Restricted Content

Discord will require face scanning or ID verification starting March 2026. Here’s what happens if users don’t verify their ...

Discord's new age ID rules are driving users away - here's where they're headed

Discord's new age ID rules are driving users away - here's where they're headed ...

My 5 favorite Discord alternatives - no ID verification required

My 5 favorite Discord alternatives - no ID verification required ...
GNL Magazine

Discord Age Verification March 2026 Changes: What Gamers Need to Know

Discord’s March 2026 age verification changes explained for gamers, including teen-by-default rules, ID or face scan requirements, privacy concerns, and alternatives.
Opinion

The Price of Using Discord Might Be Your Driver’s License

The platform says it’s about safety—but it might soon become the new default.

Is Discord adding age verification for US users in March? What to know

According to Discord, starting in early March, all new and existing users globally will be assigned new default settings that ...
Opinion

Discord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still bad

Discord is relying on algorithmic data analysis and third-party vendors to handle age verification, but it has clarified that not everyone will be met with explicit age checks.