As Discord Turns 10, Here's A Quick Recap of its Journey From Gamer Chat to Global Hangout
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On May 13, 2025, Discord marked its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade that transformed it from a gamer chat app into a global social hub. Launched in 2015, Discord now boasts over 200 million monthly active users. In the past month alone, more than 90% engaged in gaming, collectively logging over 2 billion hours. Users play over 8,000 unique games monthly on PC, with sessions tripling in length when friends join via voice chat.
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Beyond gaming, Discord has become a digital living room. Approximately 90% of activity occurs in small servers, with voice calls averaging four participants. After gaming, two-thirds of users stay to watch videos, listen to music, or stream shows together.
To celebrate its anniversary, Discord is hosting giveaways, including Nitro subscriptions and avatar decorations. Users can participate by engaging with posts on Discord’s official X and Instagram accounts. The sweepstakes run from May 13 to May 19, 2025.As Discord celebrates its past, it also looks ahead, reaffirming its commitment to gaming communities while embracing its role as a versatile platform for connection.
The team also went down memory lane, revisiting old games that brought them together on the platform. These included titles like Among US, R.E.P.O., World of Warcraft, and more. You can catch more details on the insider news here.
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