Discord, founded in 2015, is a communications platform that facilitates connections through voice, video, and text features. Its core product, the Discord Platform, offers a suite of tools including custom emojis, server boosting, integrated activities, and video streaming. The service is accessible across PC, mobile, and console platforms.
The platform serves over 200 million users globally. Its origins and a significant portion of its user base are rooted in the gaming community, where more than 90% of users engage in gaming, accumulating 1.9 billion monthly gaming hours. While gaming remains a primary vertical, the company has expanded its focus to broader social communications and community building across various shared interests.
Technical work at Discord encompasses domains such as voice and video communication, text communication, real-time streaming, and platform development. The company's stated mission is to create the best place for people to hang out and foster meaningful connections within communities.