App & tool guide · Social apps
Discord
ParentMode's take
14+ with active parental awareness; not recommended under 13.
Discord is a large, moderated social platform designed for group communication and gaming communities, but it hosts diverse user-generated content across thousands of unmoderated servers—including channels with adult themes, gambling references, and drug-related discussion. The platform's accessibility and low friction for joining communities means younger teens may encounter mature content or unsuitable social dynamics without deliberate account restrictions.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 12+
- Developer
- Discord Inc.
- Category
- Social Networking
- Average rating
- 4.7 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-07-06
Apple content advisories
- Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
- Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
- Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
- Infrequent/Mild Simulated Gambling
- Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-06. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Review Discord's privacy label on the App Store; assume text and voice conversations may be retained or logged, and verify your child understands that messages are not truly private, especially in public or semi-public servers.
Controls
Use device-level Family Link (Android) or Screen Time (iOS) to enforce app limits and review screen recordings; within Discord, enable parental controls via user settings (Safety → Privacy Levels) and restrict Direct Messages to friends only.
A cautious next step
If your child is younger and seeking community, consider age-gated or moderated platforms with stricter server governance and built-in safety defaults before moving to Discord.
The age rating, developer, and advisories above are Apple App Store facts. The guidance is ParentMode's own protective, conservative editorial — general parenting guidance, not clinical, legal, or diagnostic advice, and not an endorsement or a warning from Apple or Discord Inc.. Apps change; always check the current listing.