Feature: Discord’s 2026 Age Verification – Understanding the Platform’s New Standards

As of March 2026, Discord is implementing a structural update: the global rollout of age verification and the transition to “teen-by-default” settings. By balancing minor protection, local AI solutions, and the evolution of community spaces, the platform is adapting its rules to meet new online safety requirements.

To support you through this transition, Cosmo-edge has analyzed the four pillars of this transformation. Explore our series of deep dives to understand how these new tools function and their impact on your user experience.

1. Practical Guide: Everything Changing in March 2026

What are the key deployment dates? Which features are affected by age proof requirements? This comprehensive guide explains how to prepare your account and what the “teen-by-default” experience truly means for daily usage. 👉 Read the Practical Guide

2. Local AI and WebAssembly: Technical Deep Dive

How does Discord estimate age while prioritizing on-device data processing? Dive into the mechanics of Edge AI. We analyze the use of WebAssembly, required system resources, and the precision of facial estimation models. 👉 Read the Full Technical Analysis

3. Community Impact: Evolution of 18+ Servers and Visibility

What are the consequences of obfuscation (warning screens) for niche servers? Between new organic visibility criteria and discussions regarding alternative platforms, we analyze how mature communities are organizing to maintain their activity. 👉 Explore the Impact on Communities

4. Age Inference Model: Analyzing Background Signals

Beyond active verification, Discord relies on an inference model to evaluate age probability via specific activity signals. Discover how this probabilistic system is used to streamline the experience for adults while enhancing safety for younger users. 👉 Understand the Age Inference Model

These changes are based on Discord’s official announcement regarding the global rollout of teen-by-default settings.