2026-02-26
Getting Global Age Assurance Right: What We Got Wrong and What's Changing. Read the update: https://discord.com/...
The Verge
Discord says it won't roll out age verification globally in March as previously planned, delaying the change until H2 2026 after it adds verification options
2026-02-25
Getting Global Age Assurance Right: What We Got Wrong and What's Changing. Read the update: https://discord.com/...
The Verge
Discord says it won't roll out age verification globally in March as previously planned, delaying the change until H2 2026 after it adds verification options
Now it will hold off on expansion until it adds more verification options, vendor transparency, and other changes.
2026-02-24
Getting Global Age Assurance Right: What We Got Wrong and What's Changing. Read the update: https://discord.com/...
The Verge
Discord says it won't roll out age verification globally next month as previously announced, delaying the change until H2 after it adds verification options
Now it will hold off on expansion until it adds more verification options, vendor transparency, and other changes.
2026-02-11
We've seen some questions about our age assurance update and we want to share more clarity. We know how important these changes are to our community. Here's what we want you to know: ‣‣‣ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱. …
The Verge
Discord says that the “vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today” without needing to use a face scan or ID to verify their age
Either because they aren't accessing age-restricted experiences, or if its AI predicts they're old enough.
2026-02-10
We've seen some questions about our age assurance update and we want to share more clarity. We know how important these changes are to our community. Here's what we want you to know: ‣‣‣ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮
The Verge
Discord says that the “vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today” without needing to use a face scan or ID to verify their age
Either because they aren't accessing age-restricted experiences, or if its AI predicts they're old enough.
2025-04-24
After over a decade as founder and CEO, Jason Citron is passing the torch. We're excited to welcome Humam Sakhnini as our new CEO.
VentureBeat
Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down, replaced by Humam Sakhnini effective April 28; Citron will stay on the board and become a CEO advisor
to help friends talk while playing games—has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined. I'll be transitioning to a new role as Board Member and Advisor, and continuing ...
2023-12-06
An improved mobile experience has arrived! This week, we will begin rolling out to all users new mobile updates, including: ✧ Midnight theme ✧ Supercharged search ...and so much more! See all the updates: https://discord.com/mobile [video]
Engadget
Discord redesigns its mobile app, offering separate messages and server tabs, new messaging features, a Midnight theme, and speed and data usage improvements
Sarah Fielding / Engadget :
2023-09-15
starting tomorrow you can only send one discord message per day
Bloomberg
Unity cancels a town hall and closes two offices after receiving what the company says was a credible death threat, following its controversial install fee news
Management announced a controversial pricing decision two days ago — Unity Technologies Inc. canceled a planned town hall …
2023-03-10
When it comes to sharing AI experiences with your friends, there's no place like Discord. Today, we're introducing new AI experiments, including an AI chatbot named Clyde, AutoMod AI, and Conversation Summaries, and launching an AI Incubator. Learn more: https://dis.gd/... https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Discord starts testing a ChatGPT-powered version of its Clyde bot and other AI features, such as conversation summaries and tools for moderating servers
2023-02-03
Ready to hop into Discord voice chat on your @PlayStation 5? Soon we're rolling out the ability to easily join Discord voice channels on your console once you link your accounts from your PS5. More info: https://dis.gd/... https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Sony introduces Discord voice calls in beta for the PlayStation 5 in the US, Canada, Japan, and the UK, adds Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p, and more
Tom Warren / The Verge :
2022-12-02
Starting today, all eligible U.S. creators can make money directly from their Discord servers. Create and customize subscription plans that offer unique roles, perks, and benefits to interested members of your community. More info: https://discord.com/... https://twitter.com/...
Tubefilter
Discord renames Premium Memberships as Server Subscriptions and makes them available for all US creators; Discord will take a 10% cut of subscriptions
James Hale / Tubefilter :
2022-10-18
We're building Discord to be the best place for friends and communities to hang out together online. That's why we're announcing a ton of new functionality: Activities, a new Nitro tier, a directory for searching apps, and more: https://dis.gd/... https://twitter.com/...
VentureBeat
Discord debuts Activities, which lets users share experiences like playing games and watching videos, an App Directory, Premium App Subscriptions, and more
2022-09-15
Presenting a brand new feature with old school energy: Forum Channels. Give your community a place to get ~Into It~ about topics without talking over anybody else. More info: https://dis.gd/... https://twitter.com/...
TechCrunch
Discord rolls out Reddit-like Forum channels, designed for asynchronous chat about specific topics, after testing them with some communities since February 2022
2022-07-21
Discord Voice is coming to @Xbox. Hang out with Discord friends on voice chat while playing console games. Personal, cozy, cross-platform voice chat is gradually rolling out now (Xbox Insiders get early access!):https://dis.gd/... https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Microsoft tests Discord voice chat integration with select Xbox Insiders, as PlayStation users wait for the deep Discord integration that Sony promised in 2021
2022-03-09
We're aware of an issue causing message failures and are working on a fix. Apologies for the disruption & thx for hanging tight! https://discordstatus.com/
The Verge
After experiencing outages on Tuesday, Spotify and Discord say their services have been restored
Richard Lawler / The Verge :
time to go outside everyone
The Verge
After experiencing outages on Tuesday, Spotify and Discord say their services have been restored
Richard Lawler / The Verge :
2022-02-01
PlayStation x Discord We're gradually rolling out the ability to link your PlayStation Network account to share what games you're playing. Learn how to connect your account here: https://dis.gd/... https://twitter.com/...
IGN
Discord starts letting US PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users link their PSN accounts and display game activity; support for more countries is coming soon
Support will roll out first to US users, though. — PlayStation owners will able to connect their accounts to Discord starting today …
2022-01-27
We are currently investigating a widespread API outage and are working to resolve this ASAP. More details on our status page: https://discordstatus.com/ https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Discord experienced a widespread API outage, preventing many users from joining calls or chatting; Discord says services are back online after over two hours
Servers on Discord, including Illuvium's, were inaccessible due to a widespread Discord API outage starting at 2:45 ET in the US. Discord has tweeted that everyone's connection sho...
Hey @ everyone connection should be fully restored now! Hope you touched a little grass while we were out. Thx for the patience. https://twitter.com/... https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Discord experienced a widespread API outage, preventing many users from joining calls or chatting; Discord says services are back online after over two hours
Servers on Discord, including Illuvium's, were inaccessible due to a widespread Discord API outage starting at 2:45 ET in the US. Discord has tweeted that everyone's connection sho...
2021-05-14
hey we're updating our brand look. improved logo, font, colors. not too different: just a little friendlier. Discord has become a place where people come to explore, grow, and belong. so we're updating our look to be just as welcoming: https://blog.discord.com/... https://twitter.com/...
TechCrunch
Discord announces Stage Discovery, a tool to help people find communities through live audio events, and says it will soon test paid, ticketed audio events
their new Live Stage discovery features leapfrog @TwitterSpaces. Will social audio be Discord's migration path to mobile to grow beyond its desktop gaming roots? https://techcrunch...