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Discord messages set to appear in Google search results

Discord is indexing user messages for Google search, with users able to opt out of the change.

newest coverage 13d agosummary written 12d ago3 pieces NewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • Discord is allowing Google to index messages from public servers and threads in search results.
  • Users can opt out of this indexing through Discord settings.
  • The change affects discoverability and privacy of public Discord conversations.

“Your Discord Messages Are About to Show Up on Google. Here's How to Stop It”

PCMag · Google News ↗ · Oct 29

Discord Platform making indexing changeGoogle Search engine indexing Discord content

Discord messages set to appear in Google search results
windowscentral.com

How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage articles

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    Coverage spreads on how to opt out of Discord-Google indexing

    Multiple outlets including PCMag reported on the Discord-Google indexing change and provided guidance on how users can disable the feature.

    “How to stop Discord from putting what you say on Google…”
    — Windows Central · source
    1. 3 outlets How to stop Discord from putting what you say on Google

      first by Windows Central, 16d ago · also PCMag Middle East, PCMag

      1 more headline
  2. background

    Discord begins indexing messages for Google search — Discord announced it will index user messages from public servers and threads for inclusion in Google search results. Users have the option to opt out of this indexing.