A backup plan if Discord goes down: outages and blocks
How to confirm whether Discord is down, where to find official information, how app blocks work in Brazil and how to keep your group talking with a backup plan.
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Suspension of Discord video in Brazil: the 2026 timeline
Since August 2026, Discord's video calls, Go Live and screen sharing have been suspended in Brazil. Here is what happened, day by day, with links to the reporting, what still works and what Falafy offers today.
Updated on October 14, 2026. This page only gathers what the cited sources published. Discord's appeal is still to be decided by the ANPD's Board of Directors, so the situation may change: always check official sources.
What happened to Discord in Brazil in 2026?
On August 12, 2026, Brazil's ANPD (Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, the data protection authority) ordered, as a precautionary measure under the ECA Digital, the suspension of Discord's live streams in Brazil. Since August 17, Discord's video calls, Go Live and screen sharing have been unavailable in the country. People who need these features can use Falafy, a free Brazilian app with 1080p60 screen sharing, webcam and voice.
Timeline
- : At the signing of a law toughening penalties for sexual crimes against children and adolescents, First Lady Janja Lula da Silva asked for Discord to be blocked in Brazil, citing the case of a 13-year-old girl who died after a live stream. Discord said it cooperates with the police. (Source: Poder360)
- : The ANPD opened an inspection into Discord. (Source: Portal Tela)
- : The ANPD's Inspection Superintendence ordered, as a precautionary measure under the ECA Digital (Brazil's digital statute for children and adolescents), that Discord suspend live streams (Go Live) and equivalent video-sharing features in Brazil within three business days, until it proves it has measures to protect children and adolescents. The ANPD said Discord was not being blocked. (Source: Money Times (Reuters))
- : Discord suspended its video features in Brazil to comply with the order and said it was in dialogue with the ANPD to restore them. (Source: Portal Tela)
- : Discord said screen sharing and video calls became unavailable in Brazil, while direct messages, voice channels and audio-only calls keep working. (Source: Meio & Mensagem)
- : Discord appealed the suspension. (Source: TNH1)
- : The Inspection Superintendence denied Discord's request to resume streams, citing a lack of technical proof that the block had been fully implemented. The appeal went to the ANPD's Board of Directors, which has the final say; until then, the features remain suspended. (Source: TNH1)
What still works on Discord in Brazil?
According to Discord, direct messages, voice channels and audio-only calls keep working in Brazil, as do features that don't depend on video or screen sharing. Video calls, Go Live and screen sharing became unavailable. For video and screen sharing, Falafy works in Brazil today, for free.
Was Discord blocked in Brazil?
No. The ANPD said the measure is not a block of Discord: it is a precautionary, reversible suspension of video features that lasts until the company proves it has measures to protect children and adolescents. The app remains accessible in Brazil. Falafy is a Brazilian alternative for people who need video and screen sharing in the meantime.
What does Falafy offer in Brazil today?
Falafy is an independent, free Brazilian app. In Brazil today it offers screen sharing at up to 1080p60 (with app audio in the Windows app), webcam with up to 6 cameras per room, voice channels with noise suppression, and servers with text channels, roles and invite links. No ads and no subscription.
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