"Let me be upfront: we knew this rollout was going to be controversial. Any time you introduce something that touches identity and verification, people are going to have strong feelings. Rightfully so. In hindsight, we should have provided more detail about our intentions and how the process works."
"The delay would allow developers to implement an array of new changes based on user feedback. They include adding more verification options, such as credit card verification, adding a new 'spoiler channel' option allowing users to opt-out of certain chats, and the addition of age assurance data in its transparency reports."
Discord postponed its planned age verification system requiring ID checks and face scans for adult users, originally scheduled for early March. The delay followed significant user backlash citing privacy and data protection concerns. A previous breach of Discord's age assurance software in October 2025 exposed over 70,000 government ID photos and face scans, intensifying user distrust. CEO Stanislav Vishnevskiy acknowledged the company rushed the rollout and lacked transparency about implementation details. The new timeline targets the second half of 2026, allowing developers to incorporate user feedback including alternative verification methods like credit card verification, new channel options for content filtering, and enhanced transparency reporting on age assurance data.
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