Discord takes first step toward going public with confidential IPO filing: Report

by

Discord, the popular chat platform, has secretly filed paperwork to become a publicly traded company in the U.S., according to a Bloomberg News report based on sources close to the situation.

According to Bloomberg, Discord is still considering whether to become publicly traded, and a final decision hasn’t been made yet.

Discord told Bloomberg that its priority is providing a great experience for its users while also creating a successful and lasting company.

Discord has secretly filed paperwork to become a publicly traded company in the United States. A spokesperson for Discord stated that their priority is still providing a great experience for users and creating a healthy, long-term business. This information comes from a report by Bloomberg.

— TopMob (@TopMob) January 7, 2026

What an IPO means for Discord

An IPO, or initial public offering, happens when a private company first sells shares of its stock to the general public.

When a company ‘goes public,’ it offers shares to the general public, allowing it to raise money from investors and trade those shares on a stock exchange. This is often done to finance growth, develop new products, or allow early investors and employees to sell their shares for profit.

Discord, launched in 2015, is a popular communication platform offering voice, video, and text chat. It’s especially well-known among gamers and live streamers. As of December 2025, the company announced it had over 200 million people using it each month.

The messaging app keeps adding new features and improvements for its users. One recent addition is a ‘Discord Checkpoint’ – a yearly summary showing how people have used the app.

Read More

2026-01-07 17:51