How to find Discord servers

The fastest way to find quality Discord servers is using Whop.com - you can search thousands of premium communities by topic in seconds.

You can also use Discord's built-in Discover feature, browse public directories like Disboard, or search for invite links on Reddit and Twitter.

With over 21 million Discord servers active every week, knowing where to look makes all the difference.

In this guide, we'll show you the best ways to find Discord servers that match your interests - and how to join them safely.

How to find public Discord servers

Whop: the best way to find premium Discord servers

The easiest way to find the best Discord servers is by using Whop.com - the best online marketplace.

Whop's Discover marketplace lets you search through tens of thousands of communities and other products.

Let's say you're looking for a community to learn trading and meet other likeminded people - you type in 'Trading community,' hit enter, and boom. You're now browsing hundreds or even thousands of communities you can join.

Using Discord Discover

Discover is an internal server directory, and it’s the easiest way to join servers. The feature was introduced in 2019 and allowed servers to apply for discovery, but only if they meet certain criteria. This criteria involves:

• Respecting the Community Guidelines and Terms of Service
• Having more than 1,000 members
• Having a server at least eight weeks old
• A family-friendly server name, description, and channels
• A 2FA requirement for moderators

These requirements are in place as they make a server safe and generally better than most Discord servers you can find in the wild.

There are tens of thousands of Discord servers currently listed in Discover, and everyone can access it by clicking the “Discover” (compass icon) button at the bottom of the server list.

Once you’re in the Discover section, you’ll be greeted by server categories, a search bar, and 30 featured servers.

These servers are some of the most popular Discord servers, and all communities here have more than 459k members!

The Discover page also has Apps and Quests sections. In Apps, you can access built-in games like Wordle, Watch Together, and Krunker Royale. In Quests, you can find available quests to claim.

As you can see in the image above, there are five categories: Gaming, Music, Entertainment, Science & Tech, Education, and Student Hubs. Server owners can choose which category their server is listed under, and you can search for a server within a specific category.

Using these categories is as simple as just clicking on them, which will then display 30 featured servers.

You can also use the search bar on any Discover page to find servers. Just type in a keyword or phrase, hit search, and you'll see all related servers.

The categories section will move to the right side of your screen. You can filter results by category and server language.

You can also filter servers by language using the dropdown menu next to the search bar.

Found a server you like? Just click on it! You'll see all the public content without needing to join first. This helpful feature allows you to preview the content before deciding whether to join the server.

Then, if you choose to join the server officially, you can do so by clicking the blue bar at the top of your page.

That's all there is to it. Discover is a great way to find and join servers, but not all servers might have the discovery feature turned on or meet the requirements to be listed.

So, let’s take a look at how to find Discord servers without Discover.

Using Discord server directories

Server directories is another popular way to find Discord servers, and since most server directories don't have strict requirements like Discover, you can find many, many more servers on those platforms.

These directories are very similar to Discover, in that you can view featured servers, browse categories, search for keywords, and more. The most popular server directories are:

• Whop.com
• Disboard.org
• Discadia.com
• Discord.me
• Discords.com
• DiscordServers.com

Disboard

To find servers on Disboard, you can either search for keywords or click on one of the categories, which will list all the servers related to your query.

Clicking on the “Join This Server” button will direct you to the invite link of the server.

Discadia

To find servers on Discadia, start by searching keywords in the main search bar or browsing categories like gaming, tech, and study groups. You can also filter by trending tags or sort by newest and most active servers.

Discadia is a clean, modern directory that lists thousands of public servers and refreshes activity rankings regularly.

Discord.me

To find servers on Discord.me, browse by category or search for keywords like music, anime, or business. You can also explore featured and community-picked servers on the homepage.

Discord.me is one of the oldest directories, known for its wide selection and paid promotion options that highlight active, moderated servers.

Discords.com

To find servers on Discords.com, use the search bar to enter a topic or browse through curated categories such as art, tech, or roleplay. You can also check trending or top-rated servers using its review system.

Discords.com focuses on simplicity and discoverability, helping users quickly gauge community quality before joining.

DiscordServers.com

To find servers on DiscordServers.com, use the keyword search or browse by categories and tags. You can also filter by server size, activity level, or verification to narrow down your results. DiscordServers.com is a large, established directory with a massive database and regularly updated featured communities.

How to find special interest Discord servers

To find special interest Discord servers, start by searching on Reddit, Facebook, and X (Twitter), where many communities share invite links that aren’t listed in Discord’s official directories.

Reddit

On Reddit, check out subreddits like r/discordservers and r/discordapp — both are active hubs where users post server invites by topic or niche. You can also search directly on Reddit using keywords like “writer Discord server” or “AI Discord invite” to uncover smaller, focused groups.

Facebook

On Facebook, look for groups related to your interest (for example, “indie game developers” or “NFT artists”). Many of these groups include Discord invite links in pinned posts or about sections.

X (Twitter)

On X (Twitter), use hashtags or keyword searches like #DiscordServer or “Discord link + [your niche]” to find creators, brands, or projects that host active communities.

Website and social media bios

If you’re looking for a specific person, app, or company, check their website or social media bios - Discord invite links are often listed alongside other social icons like Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Join your friends' Discord servers

The final way of finding servers is by asking your friends! Your friends are more likely to recommend servers that you will enjoy since they know you and your interests.

Inviting other users to servers is really easy to do in Discord, and many servers encourage their users to do so.

Joining a Discord server through a friend's invite can also help you integrate into the community more quickly than joining a server where you don’t know any of the members.

Another advantage of asking your friends for servers to join is the possibility of them sharing private servers with you. Private servers tend to have a small number of members, and they make up almost 90% of all servers on Discord.

Since private servers don’t promote themselves to the public, your friend can get you some insider invites!

Safety and best practices when looking for Discord servers

Before and after joining a Discord server, there are a couple of things you should do for your safety.

Check user reviews

Before joining a Discord server, you should always check its user reviews. They're not only an indicator of server activity, but also an insight on what's happening in the server.

Not all platforms have user reviews, but if the platform you're using does, like Whop, you should consider giving the server reviews a quick look.

Accept DMs with caution

There are a lot of Discord users, and some have malicious intent - the user who's DMing you might not even be a real person.

When you receive a DM from a user you have a common server with, you should proceed with caution. Are they asking you to test their new game? Commission a drawing from them? Or maybe they "accidentally" reported your Steam account.

If you're not 100% sure the user DMing you have good intentions, ignore the DM.

Don't share personal information

Some Discord servers love verification, whether it's via bots or voice channels. Some, on the other hand, take it a bit far.

If a Discord server you recently joined is asking you to send a picture of you holding your ID or any form of other personal information, leave the server.

While they may actually have good intentions, it's never a good idea to share your personal information with strangers on the web.

Report malicious activity

If you experience any of the situations we've talked about above, you shouldn't just leave the server, you should also report it so that other people don't experience the same thing.

While your reports might not turn into punishment right away, genuine reports will create a genuine response from Discord in time.

Find the best Discord servers right here on Whop

Whop offers a wide variety of servers in categories such as sports picks, gaming, business, reselling, trading, SaaS, social media, and more. With Whop's easy-to-use platform, finding a server that suits your needs is simple.

Head to Whop now and explore the Discover page to find some of the best Discord servers around.