Discord plans public server pages and searchable messages

Discord plans to create public web pages for its Discoverable Servers beginning November 16, 2026, and to start making selected messages searchable online from mid-December. The company says the changes are intended to make useful information in large public communities easier to find beyond Discord. The first stage will give each Discoverable Server a Server Web Page, which may include automated summaries of discussions in public channels. From mid-December, selected messages in eligible channels may also appear on those pages and in search results, including Google. Discord says the message feature will roll out gradually and could take several weeks to reach users. Discord defines Discoverable Servers as publicly listed communities that anyone can join without an invitation and that have at least 1,000 members. The company says more than 63,000 servers meet the criteria. Private servers, direct messages and group direct messages are excluded. Discord also says messages posted before the individual-message rollout begins will not be included. Published messages will omit usernames and avatars, but will appear in their original wording. Discord says users can turn off message...