Discord is rolling out a revised global age verification system, which will automatically sort most users into "teen" or "adult" categories based on account activity. [2, 3, 8] The launch follows a delay from February 2026 after the company's initial plans sparked significant user backlash over privacy and data collection. [4, 6, 9]
To address these concerns, Discord states that over 90% of users will not need to take any action. [2, 3] For those requiring manual verification to access age-restricted content, the company offers multiple methods, including on-device facial scans and ID checks via third-party vendor k-ID. [1, 3] Discord emphasizes that it only receives an age confirmation, while the underlying personal data is processed by vendors and deleted immediately after use. [1, 2]