Microsoft attempted to block the term "Microslop" on its official Copilot Discord server in March 2026, but abandoned the effort within six months. The nickname emerged from user frustration with aggressive AI integration in Windows 11, and Microsoft's subsequent decision to reduce unwanted Copilot features and make Windows less pushy has diminished the term's prevalence in online discussions.
Soter is an open-source Discord moderation bot that uses Jev, a TypeSafe AI model, to automatically scan messages for hate speech and spam, removing clear violations and flagging borderline cases to human moderators.
Discord is rolling out an age-verification system today that estimates user ages and requires some users to prove they meet age restrictions for certain content. The revised system offers multiple verification options after users rejected an earlier plan requiring ID uploads or face scans due to privacy concerns, heightened by a 2025 incident where hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users from a third-party verification service.
Discord is rolling out age-verification measures to all users to comply with child safety laws, classifying accounts as Adult or Teen. After backlash over government ID requirements following a 2025 breach, the company now offers multiple verification methods including credit cards and third-party tools, with 90% of users expected to receive automatic designations without providing ID.
Discord re-launched its age verification system with non-biometric alternatives including credit cards and app store verification, addressing prior privacy concerns. The company delayed its mandatory rollout to 2026 and committed to transparency by documenting third-party vendors and publishing age assurance data.
Discord is rolling out age verification starting Wednesday using machine learning to analyze account behavior patterns rather than requiring most users to submit biometric data or IDs, after initially delaying the rollout due to privacy concerns following a vendor breach that exposed user data.
Discord is rolling out a revised age verification policy that automatically sorts users into Adult or Teen categories based on account activity and behavior, without accessing messages or calls. Users in the Unconfirmed category can verify age through multiple privacy-focused methods like credit card, app stores, or ID scan, while teens face restrictions on messaging, sensitive content, and profile visibility.
Discord is launching an automatic age verification system that uses account signals like account age and server membership to categorize users into adult (18+) or teen (13-17) groups, with over 90% of users requiring no action. The system aims to comply with expanding age assurance laws in regions like Texas and Brazil while preserving privacy by avoiding ID verification or biometric data for most users. Teens will receive additional content protections while adults experience no changes.
Nowly is an open-source Discord Rich Presence alternative that displays what users watch, listen to, or play across various platforms through a browser extension and desktop app. It prioritizes privacy by keeping all activity data local on the user's PC and offers open-source presence scripts that developers can fork and contribute to.
MapTap is a daily geography game where players solve puzzles and can share scores on Discord or clipboard. The interface includes features like login, MapTap+ subscription, and an Antipode Hunter game mode.
ByeBlocked is a BetterDiscord plugin that enhances Discord's block feature by hiding blocked users across multiple areas of the platform, including chat, voice channels, calls, member lists, notifications, and more. It removes blocked users from visibility in messages, reactions, voice audio, group DMs, autocomplete suggestions, and scheduled events. The plugin requires BetterDiscord installation and comes with a warning that modifying the Discord client may violate Terms of Service.
An open source roguelike dungeon adventure game with community forums, IRC channels on libera.chat and Discord for strategy discussion, and a bug reporting system. Players can access the source code and contribute to development.
Video Size Reducer is a browser-based tool that compresses videos for sharing on social platforms like Discord, WhatsApp, TikTok, and others by working backwards from each platform's size limits. Most upload rejections stem from file size constraints rather than codec issues, and the tool offers platform-specific presets to optimize compression and upload speed.
Tru Narla, a 30-year-old software engineer turned DIY hardware creator, builds whimsical retro-inspired devices like a compass that points only to Taco Bell and flower-shaped cameras. With millions of social media followers, Narla creates nostalgic gadgets that defy modern minimalist design trends and represent a growing cyberdecking subculture focused on practical, joyful innovation rather than cyberpunk aesthetics.
AskMe is an AI-powered support agent that answers repetitive questions across Discord, Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, and websites. It learns from resolved conversations and maintains customer context, accessible through a single dashboard with no coding required.
Pqp is an open-source Discord alternative featuring voice, chat, and screen sharing. Users can create servers and share invite links, with options to use the hosted service at pqp.gg or self-host independently. The project supports desktop, mobile, and PWA clients, with a peer-to-peer architecture for up to 8 participants per voice channel without external services.