Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out Security & Privacy Scorecard

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out

Version: 314.13 - Stable | Scan Date: 2026-02-08

Security Score: 85/100 | Privacy Score: 82/100

What This Means for You

Activity data is reported to Sentry for crash monitoring and AppsFlyer for install attribution, so usage patterns and device details reach third parties. Firebase handles push notifications, meaning Google is part of every push notification delivered through the app. Account data and messages are otherwise well-protected in transit.

Recommendation: Trustworthy

Best For: Social gamers comfortable with standard analytics

Key Findings

Data Security - 3 findings (1 high, 1 medium, 1 low)

Network Security - 1 finding (1 low)

Code Safety - 0 findings

Privacy - 4 findings (1 high, 2 medium, 1 low)

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

Discord collects account information (username, email, linked accounts), device identifiers, usage patterns, and diagnostic data. Analytics libraries receive details about how users interact with the app, including session activity and feature engagement.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Data reaches the following third-party services:

• Sentry - Receives crash reports and error diagnostics
• AppsFlyer - Receives install attribution and behavioral analytics
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) - Handles delivery of every push notification
• Google Play Services - Core platform integration

Additional libraries (OkHttp, Retrofit, Fresco, Hermes, Google ExoPlayer, Google ML Kit) support core app functionality and do not independently collect or share user data.

Understanding the Scores

Positive Security Features

• Network communications are secured with strong, modern protocols, earning a 95/100 network security score
• The app achieves a perfect code safety rating, reflecting consistent and careful development practices
• User account controls are robust, giving users meaningful options to manage their data, connected apps, and privacy settings
• Data sharing with third parties is more contained than is typical for social platforms of this scale

Areas for Improvement

• Usage patterns and device details are shared with advertising analytics services. Clearer in-app disclosure of exactly what is shared and with whom would give users more confidence in how their data is used.
• Some account data handling could be scoped more narrowly to reduce the amount of information transmitted during routine app use.
• Granular opt-out controls for third-party analytics would allow users to limit behavioral data sharing without affecting core features like messaging and voice.

About This Analysis

This scorecard is based on automated static analysis of the app's code and configuration. Scores reflect observed security and privacy practices at the time of the scan.

App Details