Instant messaging platform mainly preferred by gaming enthusiasts Disagreementmade a radical decision. According to a report published in the Wall Street Journal, the platform will be available in-app from the coming days. starts showing ads. The fact that the application, which has been used ad-free for years, will show advertisements seems to bother users.

According to sources familiar with the subject, users disable ads to the option they will have. However, it is unknown whether this will be available to all users or only to paid subscribers like Nitro. In the meantime; User behavior of the Discord algorithm detection shallthe ads will reportedly be shown to more gaming-oriented users.

Why did Discord make such a decision?

The underlying reason why Discord, which was first released in 2015, started showing ads in almost its tenth year is pressure to increase profitability. So far, the company has tried to generate revenue from users through many methods, such as Nitro, but failed to reach the desired point. That is the case Board of Directorsseems to have found the solution by showing advertisements.

How ads added to Discord affect user experience unknown for now. Things such as where the advertisements are shown also remain unknown. However, we expect Discord management to make a statement about this. When that ruling comes We will inform you again.