Discord
Use With CareDiscord is a communication platform popular with gamers. While it has legitimate uses for gaming communities and friend groups, public servers can expose children to inappropriate content, strangers, and predatory behavior. Proper settings and server choices are essential.
This app requires proper parental controls and ongoing oversight.
App Information
Age Rating
13+Platforms
iOSAndroidWindowsMacWeb
Last updated: 7/20/2026
Key Risks
- •Public servers with strangers
- •DMs from anyone by default
- •NSFW servers accessible
- •Voice chat with unknown users
- •Screen sharing capabilities
- •Predators in gaming communities
Warning Signs
- •Joining many public servers
- •Voice chatting with strangers
- •Secretive about conversations
- •Unknown 'friends' list
What Parents Can Do
- ✓Turn on the sensitive content filter
- ✓Disable DMs from server members
- ✓Set up Family Center for activity summaries
- ✓Review server list regularly
- ✓Keep account to private servers with real friends
- ✓Discuss stranger danger in gaming communities
Safer Alternatives
- →Xbox/PlayStation party chat for gaming
- →Private family Discord server
Setup Guide Available
Configure parental controls