Growing on Discord

A new server grows through the invite links you share. Discord's own listing, Server Discovery, opens at 1,000 members.

Checked 25 Oct 2026, 07:50 UTC

Basics

More than 90 million people a day, by Discord's count for Q4 2025. Discord says more than 90% of its users play video games.^[1]

Through Server Discovery, once your server meets Discord's 6 requirements; until then, through the invite links you share.

Requirement	Detail
Community	Turn on Community and its safety settings
Members	At least 1,000
Age	At least 8 weeks old
Activity	Meets Discord's activity requirements
Clean names	Server name, description and channel names look clean
Moderator 2FA	Two-factor sign-in required for moderators

Sources ^[2]

Yes, with Quests, rewarded ads sold only through Discord's sales team. Discord lists gaming and media and entertainment as its industries.

Format	What it does
Play Quests	Rewards new and lapsed players for playing your game
Video Quest Reserve	Guaranteed video ads that people opt in to watch
Missions	Interactive ads native to Discord
HERO	A large animated unit at the top of the Quest home page

Sources ^[3]

Not now: Discord has paused both and isn't accepting applications. Each included a vanity URL and a badge.^[4]

Bots and apps, Activities, and social features for games.

Product	What it does
Bots and apps	Commands and integrations that run inside servers
Activities	Multiplayer games and experiences that launch inside Discord
Social Layer for Games	Rich presence, voice chat and social features in your game

Sources ^[5]

Grow members for free first; boosts buy perks, not reach. The order is our view.

Option	Cost	What it buys
Server Discovery	Free	A listing once you meet the requirements
Server Boosts	Monthly, per boost	Perks, and a vanity URL at Level 3
Quests	Through Discord's sales team	Rewarded ads shown to Discord users

Sources ^{[2, 3, 6]}

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