How to Find Discord Servers: A Complete Guide
Discord is a popular platform for gamers, streamers, and anyone who wants to chat with like-minded people. But with millions of servers, how do you find the ones that suit your interests, hobbies, and personality?
Quick answer
To find Discord servers, open Discover (the compass icon at the bottom of your server list) and search by game or topic, or browse server finders such as Disboard and Top.gg, which let you filter by tags. Private servers never appear in search, so for those you need an invite link from the server's website, social profiles or a member.
You could spend hours browsing through the public server list, hoping to stumble upon a hidden gem. Or you could follow this guide and learn how to find Discord servers that are perfect for you.
Basic Method: Use the Built-In Server Discovery
One of the easiest ways to find Discord servers is to use the built-in server Discovery option in the Discord app. This feature allows you to browse through thousands of public servers that are verified by Discord or associated with popular brands, games, or influencers. You can filter the servers by category, such as Gaming, Music, Education, or Entertainment. You can also search for servers by keyword or tag, such as "Minecraft", "Harry Potter", or "memes". To join a server, simply click on its listing, and you'll enter the server. It's a simple method, but it can actually be helpful. Click the compass button to open the server discovery area.
Better Method: Use Third-Party Websites Dedicated to Finding Servers
The built-in server discovery tool is alright, but there are better ways. Try these third-party websites to find very specific servers that match your interests!
Disboard
Disboard is a website that helps you find and join Discord servers that precisely match your interests. To use Disboard, you can visit its website and browse through the many categories and tags that are available. You can also use the search bar to look for specific keywords or topics. This website goes far beyond the discovery tool with its detailed tags system. Disboard is free to use and has over 1.3 million servers listed on its website.
Top.gg
Top.gg has a server list that can help you find cool Discord servers. Similarly to Disboard, it has many tags that allow you to narrow down your search.
How to Search for a Specific Discord Server
Discord's search only finds servers that have joined Server Discovery, which is limited to eligible Community servers. Most servers are private, so they never appear in an in-app search. To find a specific one:
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Check official pages
Games, creators and brands usually link their Discord from their website, YouTube channel or social profiles.
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Search the server lists
Type the server's name into Disboard or Top.gg, where owners list their servers with invite links.
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Ask a member
Anyone in the server can create an invite link for you, unless the owners have limited that permission.
Use Your Steam Library to Find Discord Servers
If you're still not finding servers using these methods, there are some more creative ways to find servers. If you are a gamer, try browsing your Steam library for games you love that may have a Discord community associated with them. It sounds simple, but using your existing interests can help you find servers that you'll love.
Use Social Media to Find Your Interests
Browse through your YouTube subscriptions to find creators and communities you might like to chat with on Discord. Browse other social media platforms like Twitch, Twitter/X, Facebook, and go through your following list. It's simple, but it works.
Discord server search questions
Can you search for any Discord server by name?
No. Discord only lets you search servers listed in Server Discovery. Every other server is private and can only be joined with an invite link.
What is the best Discord server finder?
Disboard and Top.gg are the largest. Both let you search by keyword and filter by tags, and they show member counts so you can judge how active a server is.
How do I join a Discord server with an invite link?
Click the link, or open Discord, select the + button at the bottom of your server list, choose Join a Server, and paste the invite.
How do I get my own server found?
List it on server finders with a clear description and tags, share a permanent invite link, and make it look inviting. Our guide to growing a Discord server covers the details.
Conclusion
We hope you found this guide useful and informative. Now that you know how to find Discord servers, you can join them and start chatting, voice calling, and streaming with your new friends. Have fun and enjoy!
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