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Discord to make public server messages searchable on Google

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Discord is implementing a policy change that will make messages from its public, discoverable servers searchable on Google and other search engines. Starting in mid-December, messages from these servers will appear on dedicated "Server Web Pages" and in search results, though usernames and avatars will be hidden. Users and server administrators can opt out of this feature, and in regions like the EU and UK, messages will be opt-in by default due to local regulations. This move aims to increase the visibility of information within these large communities, similar to how Reddit threads appear in search results. AI

IMPACT Increases discoverability of community discussions, potentially impacting how information is surfaced and accessed online.

RANK_REASON Product policy change by a major platform regarding data visibility and searchability.

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Discord to make public server messages searchable on Google

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Discord public server messages may be soon searchable on Google, but you can opt out

    The platform's Discoverable Servers are about to get a lot more discoverable.

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