Discord news
Discord appears in 8 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Technology and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside Google, Reddit and Apple.
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Discord to make public server messages searchable via Google in 2026
Discord announced it will make public server messages discoverable via Google Search beginning November 16, 2026. The company will create dedicated Server Web Pages for Discoverable Servers, displaying summaries and select messages without requiring a Discord account. While users and admins can opt out, the move could reshape how communities and creators leverage the platform for organic reach.
28 October 2026
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Discord to make public server messages searchable via Google in 2026
Discord will launch Server Web Pages for public servers in November 2026, making messages discoverable via Google Search.
Meta faces $25 billion fine, backtracks on scraping terms, and restricts adult creators as moderation failures persist
Meta faces a record $25 billion fine for misrepresenting data practices, reverses controversial scraping terms after backlash, and restricts adult creators…
Reddit to shut down RSS feeds and public API access, citing AI scraping concerns
Reddit will shut down RSS feeds on November 13, 2026, and end public API access by March 2027, attributing the changes to AI-driven scraping and abuse.
Proton VPN Usage Spikes in Philippines After Discord Ban Reversal
Proton VPN saw a 1,400% spike in sign-ups in the Philippines following a temporary Discord ban that disrupted freelancers. Usage remains high despite the ban’s reversal.
Discord rolls out Game Mode to cut resource use and launches self-serve ad platform
Discord introduces Game Mode to reduce CPU/GPU usage during gaming and rolls out Discord Ads Manager for self-serve advertising. Here’s how it impacts performance and monetization.
Meadow Launches Minimalist Smartphone for Digital Detox
Meadow unveils a minimalist Android smartphone designed to help users disconnect without sacrificing essential apps like Uber and Spotify.
TikTok’s U.S. Arm Joins Lantern to Combat Child Exploitation
TikTok’s U.S. arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative by the Tech Coalition, and commits $2M to modernize NCMEC’s CyberTipline.
Discord Rolls Out Algorithmic Age Verification for Users
Discord introduces algorithm-based age verification, categorizing users into Adult, Teen, or Unconfirmed groups with minimal disruption. Teen safety restrictions apply.