After facing strong criticism from users, Discord has decided to delay the launch of its age verification system. Instead of starting in March, the rollout has been pushed to the second half of 2026.

Discord has announced a big new safety update focused on protecting teens on its platform. Starting in early March, all Discord users around the world will need to verify their age to get full access, ...

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Discord will be rolling out age verification to all users. Here's how to complete the process. Credit: Valera Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Age verification is spreading on the ...

Last month, Discord quickly backpedaled after it announced that an age-verification system would roll out globally. Discord’s reversal followed a widespread user backlash, which also intensified ...

WASHINGTON — Discord is pausing its plans to roll out enhanced teen safety features globally next month, including a new default experience designed to be age-appropriate for all users. The news comes ...

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female teen holds up phone with an age verification prompt on the screen - Nando Vidal/Shutterstock The internet can be a dangerous place, and governments have been trying to control its harmful ...

A highly restrictive new law coming out of California and going into effect in 2027 could force age verification into any device with an operating system in the state. The recently passed Assembly ...

Social media platform Discord announced on Feb. 9 that it will begin implementing global age verification starting in March. The company said in a news release that the phased rollout will require ...