Messaging platform giant Discord has switched on end-to-end encrypted voice and video messaging for every user. The end-to-end encryption
feature means that Discord users can now communicate privately without
anyone else being able to listen in to their calls, not even Discord.
This is a major privacy win for the community’s hundreds of millions of users, soon after social media giant Meta pulled the plug on Instagram’s end-to-end encrypted messaging feature earlier this year. TikTok said it would also not end-to-end encrypt user messages after it became a U.S. company.
Discord launched the end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling feature in 2024, and on Monday rolled out the feature to every user, no action needed.
“End-to-end Encryption is now standard for
every voice and video call on Discord, outside of stage channels. No
opt-in required,” said Mark Smith, Discord’s vice president of core
technologies, in a blog post.
Whether you use Discord for gaming, work, or just hanging out, we have great news! The platform giant has enabled End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) for every voice and video call!
What does this mean in practice?
Absolute privacy: From now on, no third party can eavesdrop or record your conversations.
Not even Discord itself has the technical ability to access the audio or video of your calls anymore!
Zero effort: The feature has become the new standard for all users. You don’t need to change any settings or opt-in.
The only exception? Stage Channels, which due to their public nature remain unencrypted.
Going against the social media tide
Discord’s move is a huge statement, especially when you consider what other big players in the market are doing:
🚫 Meta disabled the corresponding encrypted communication on Instagram earlier this year.
🚫 TikTok has made it clear that it has no plans to bring encryption to its messages.
How important do you think the security of your data is on the platforms you use every day? Will this change affect the way you communicate?
