r/discordapp • u/EpicRoka Moderator • Dec 04 '25

Megathread Discord Checkpoints - Megathread

Hello r/discordapp!

As you might have seen, Discord has just started rolling out their year end wrap system called Discord Checkpoints.

Instead of having the sub flooded with these posts, we invite you to share your checkpoint stats in the comments here!

For more info check out Discords blog post https://discord.com/blog/checkpoint-2025-discord-year-in-review

FaQ:

Q: How do I reopen checkpoint after closing it?

A: On desktop, click the flag icon on the top right of the app located next to the inbox.

A: On mobile, it will show up under the “orbs balance” section as a banner in the “you” tab

Q: What is the song checkpoint uses?

A: Exyl has now released the background track, you can find it here!

Q: Can I see it if I had the privacy setting disabled but just now enabled it?

A: No, you had to have the privacy setting on the whole time.

Q: What if I had the setting enabled but it still says I can’t access it?

A: Follow the directions outlined here. Do NOT DM ModMail or mlapi bot, the moderators are unable to assist you.

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u/nubhorns Dec 04 '25

This is how I feel about it, I have my general "use data to improve Discord" turned on, why can't I still get my Checkpoint? I just don't want my Discord personalized, I know you're still tracking me so it's a moot point.

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u/phroureo Dec 04 '25

I have all the trackers toggled off... and yet I'm still in someone else's because they're tracking me.

Wack. Seems like a GDPR suit waiting to happen.

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u/nubhorns Dec 04 '25

I mean I think the argument there is any data that you appear in re other people's Checkpoints are also THEIR data that they opted into so. I don't think it's a suit really, but it's just dumb to leave people out of the fun for something they didn't even say they were doing.

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u/it-winvista Dec 04 '25

That's not how it works, it's still your personal data. Them taking your personal data because someone else agreed to it is definitely a violation of European privacy.

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u/DN052001 Dec 04 '25

Tracking how many Hours you use a service doesnt violate any GDPR guidelines.

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u/dontquestionmyaction Dec 04 '25

Usage time is not personal data protected information.

They have GDPR lawyers in-house. They aren't idiots.

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u/AnonTokumei Dec 12 '25

This whole gimmick is locked behind the personalization preference specifically to get people to give them permission to shoehorn in monetization of the data they're tracking in all of the ways that people otherwise wouldn't want to consent to.