As the backlash to Discord's age verification grows, company insists changes won't impact 'majority of adult users'

As most people "don't access age restricted content." ...

Discord starts age verification with face scans and ID – but is it safe?

All accounts are 'teen appropriate' by default.

This browser-based tool can fool facial age checks using 3D avatars

After Discord announced plans to require age verification for all users, a free, HTML-based tool emerged that aims to bypass facial scans on the platform and ...

Discord Is Threatening To Restrict Your Account Unless You Provide ID And Facial Scans

In a new user protection effort, Discord will soon limit everyone's account features until users provide the company with personal information.
OSTechNix

Discord Announces Global Expansion of Teen Safety to Build a Safer Digital Future

Starting in March 2026, Discord is rolling out "teen-by-default" safety settings and advanced age assurance systems globally.
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Security experts warn Discord age checks create "identity honey pot" as teens find bypasses

Red teamers warn that Discord’s push toward stricter safety controls is colliding with a familiar truth: when platforms build barriers, users look for ways around them, and attackers look for ways in.