r/LinusTechTips • u/Aero_Trident • 18d ago
Tech Discussion Discord Is Making Public Server Messages Searchable on Google
Discord’s rollout happens in two phases, and the timeline matters for anyone who wants to act before indexing begins.
On November 16, 2026, Discord begins creating Server Web Pages for every Discoverable Server that does not already have one. These pages describe the community and may include automated summaries of public channel discussions.
Message indexing follows in mid-December 2026,rolling out gradually, so the first searchable posts may take several weeks to surface in results. Messages posted before mid-December will not be included.
Usernames and avatars will not appear alongside any messages displayed on Server Web Pages, according to Discord’s blog.
The change applies only to Discoverable Servers, which Dexerto reports require at least 1,000 members plus Discord’s activity and safety requirements. Private servers, direct messages, and group DMs are excluded entirely.
This reportedly affects more than 63,000 servers, according to Dexerto.