Discord just made your voice and video calls more private and secure than ever, but concerns about age verification privacy haven't gone away

Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for voice and video calls by default
This is possible through its E2EE protocol, DAVE (Discord Audio and Video End-to-End Encryption)
Discord does not plan to use E2EE for text messages

Discord is working hard to regain the trust of its users, with recent moves including adding Xbox Game Pass to Nitro and improving streaming on Linux, but it’s not slowing down, judging by its latest move, even if it still may not be enough to appease everyone.

In its latest blog post, Discord announced that all voice and video calls will now include end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default on its platforms. This means that calls are now completely private and secure, and only those inside a call can hear conversations.

Discord notes that calls can consist of PS5 and Xbox Series

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Fortunately, the rollout of E2EE using DAVE (Discord Audio and Video End-to-End Encryption) began in early March 2026, requiring all clients to support DAVE before joining a call. Now, Discord is in the process of “removing client code that supports unencrypted backup” and once complete, unencrypted connections will be a thing of the past.

The Discord mascot stood in front of a screenshot of the new PS5 Discord UI.

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It’s certainly a move that will make users feel more secure with private conversations during calls, especially with Discord’s recent privacy concerns regarding global age verification. However, those controversial age verification plans are still scheduled to roll out in late 2026, and Discord currently has no plans to use E2EE for text messages.

It’s worth noting that Discord has faced multiple cases of security breaches recently, revealing over 70,000 government ID photos, and that’s exactly what age verification checks require users to submit (which are not automatically verified).

Discord is moving in the right direction by doubling down on features like E2EE, but it’s also not helping itself by doubling down on age verification, which is only mandatory for users in regions where new online child safety laws have been passed. Hopefully those plans are revised, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen.

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