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Security report for discord.gg

Discord Inc. · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Discord Inc. operates a leading communication platform primarily targeted at gamers and online communities, offering voice, video, and text chat services. The platform supports community building with customizable spaces and interactive features such as custom emojis and streaming. Discord holds a strong market position as a preferred social platform for gaming and general group communication worldwide. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure with modern technologies including Webflow CMS, Google Fonts, and Cloudflare hosting, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security measures are robust, featuring HTTPS, multiple security headers, and domain status protections, although DNSSEC is not enabled. Privacy and safety resources are comprehensive, with clear policies and consent mechanisms in place. However, explicit incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly found, representing areas for improvement. Overall, Discord's website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations, supporting its large enterprise status in the technology sector.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
57
Security headers
90
Email security
95
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
83

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Discord's business model is freemium, with revenue generated through paid Nitro subscriptions enhancing user experience. The company targets gamers and broader online communities, leveraging a strong brand and extensive user base. Its competitive advantage lies in low-latency streaming, rich multimedia chat features, and a vibrant ecosystem for developers and advertisers. The website's navigation and content structure support user engagement and transparency, with dedicated hubs for safety, privacy, and developer resources. Partnerships and integrations with platforms like YouTube and Google Tag Manager indicate a mature marketing and analytics ecosystem. The absence of direct phone or email contacts suggests a focus on digital support channels. Discord's domain age and registration details align with its established market presence, reinforcing credibility.

Security posture

Discord exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and domain status flags that prevent unauthorized domain transfers or deletions. The website includes cookie consent banners indicating GDPR compliance and user privacy respect. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of DNSSEC and a published security.txt file or explicit incident response contact emails are gaps that could be addressed to enhance transparency and security readiness. The platform's security policies and safety hubs provide users with resources to understand and manage security risks. Overall, Discord maintains a high level of security appropriate for its large user base and industry standards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  4. Consider listing recognized security certifications to enhance trust.
  5. Maintain regular security audits and update third-party libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Discord Inc.
Description
Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
Key services
voice chat, video chat, text chat, community servers, custom emojis and stickers, streaming
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Google Fonts, YouTube Player API, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare DNS and Registrar
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status prohibiting unauthorized transfers and deletions
  • Cookie consent banner present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and fully accessible.
  2. Comprehensive safety, privacy, and support resources are provided.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  4. Strong security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; support via contact forms.
  7. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including Google Fonts and asynchronous loading of scripts such as YouTube Player API and Google Tag Manager. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare, ensuring high availability and performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as focus-visible outlines for keyboard navigation. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is fast with optimized images and video content. No CMS vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected. The technical infrastructure supports a scalable and secure user experience, though enabling DNSSEC and publishing security disclosures would further strengthen the technical maturity.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 82/100 −1Low24 findingsView report
  2. 83/100 +7Low23 findingsView report
  3. 76/100Low21 findingsView report
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