Discord
Discord's server-based community structure can create hard-to-monitor spaces where predators operate. The 764 network — designated a terrorist group by Canada — actively uses Discord for sextortion. Multiple state AGs have sued, alleging the platform fails to protect children.
Mixed record — some safety measures in place but significant gaps remain.
241,354
NCMEC Reports (2024)
339,412
NCMEC Reports (2023)
↓ 28.9%
Year-over-Year Change
NCMEC Reports Comparison (2024)
How Discord's reporting volume compares to other major platforms.
Safety Features Assessment
✓ What They Have
- ✓PhotoDNA hash-matching
- ✓AI-based grooming detection
- ✓Teen safety defaults
- ✓NSFW channel age-gating
- ✓Proactive scanning in DMs (not E2E encrypted)
✗ What's Missing or Failing
- ✗Server structure enables hidden predator communities
- ✗Used by 764 network for sextortion and exploitation
- ✗New Jersey and Texas AGs sued over child safety failures
Lawsuits & Enforcement Actions
New Jersey AG sued Discord (Apr 2025) over child safety failures
Texas AG sued Discord (May 2026) alleging platform endangered children
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Grade | 2024 Reports | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook & Instagram) | D | 11,910,365 | ↓ 59.3% |
| C | 1,851,086 | ↑ 33.2% | |
| TikTok | C | 1,359,806 | ↑ 130.3% |
| Google / YouTube | B | 1,175,084 | ↓ 20.1% |
| Snapchat | D | 1,174,698 | ↑ 64.7% |
| Twitter / X | D | 686,176 | ↓ 21.2% |
| Discord | C | 241,354 | ↓ 28.9% |
| Microsoft / Xbox | B | 102,657 | ↓ 27.2% |
What Parents Should Know
Enable 'Keep me safe' DM filtering and explicit content filters in Privacy settings.
Review which servers your child has joined — many are unmoderated.
Disable the ability for anyone to send friend requests or DMs from shared servers.
Review and enable all available parental controls on this platform.
Have regular conversations with your child about their online activity.
Monitor friend/follower lists and direct messages periodically.
Related
🔍 Investigation: Discord Predator Pipeline
How predators exploit Discord's server structure.
📊 Data Dashboard
NCMEC reports, prosecution trends, and platform comparisons.
📖 Platform Safety Guides
Step-by-step parental control setup for every major platform.
⚖️ Platform Comparison Tool
Compare safety grades, features, and NCMEC reports side by side.