Top 7 Disboard Alternatives to Find Active Discord Servers
If you’re looking to discover new Discord communities beyond Disboard, there are several other listing sites that can help.
Discord servers are everywhere, and Disboard is one of the biggest directories. But sometimes you want something different better discovery tools, different categories, more active communities, or even different moderation/safety standards.
Below are seven excellent alternatives to Disboard. For each I’ll explain what makes them good (and where they can fall short), plus how to pick the right ones for your interests.
What to Look for in a Good Discord Server Directory
Before the alternatives, you should know about the criteria for what makes a directory “good”. Keep these in mind as we move further.
- Activity / Fresh Listings: servers should be active; listings updated.
- Search & Filters: by category, size, online members, tags.
- User Reviews / Voting / Bumping: helps good servers get visibility.
- Ease of Use: clean UI, mobile-friendly, easy “join” links.
- Niche Variety: gaming, study, art, coding, social, etc.
- Safety / Moderation: some platforms allow NSFW Discord servers, but a good site should clearly label and separate them.
1. Discadia
A relatively new server-listing platform and a good alternative to Disboard. Discadia’s goal is to help people discover (and list) Discord servers that are active and well-maintained.
Server owners can pay for “private placement” ads that pin them to the top of categories, or simply list for free and rely on organic discovery. According to a Discord-community blog, using Discadia ads tripled a server’s growth in days, with about 425 new members daily.
Best for: If you’ve ever searched Discord Unblocked to bypass restrictions, Discadia can be a lightweight, easy-to-access option for finding servers quickly.
Key Features
- Large user base, actively browsing servers
- Category- and topic-based listings
- Paid “private placement” ads for top ranking
- Organic free listings also possible
Pros and Cons Discadia
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Large and active user base browsing servers | Free listings get far less visibility |
| Strong growth potential (hundreds of joins daily possible) | Ad-driven, paid servers dominate |
| Category/topic-based discovery is simple | Some users report bot or low-quality joins |
| Paid “private placement” ads guarantee exposure |
2. Top.gg
Top.gg (formerly Discordbots.org) is perhaps the most popular server (and bot) directory on Discord. It lists millions of bots and thousands of servers, and it uses an upvote/bump system (servers can be “voted” for every 12 hours).
Its clean, modern UI lets you browse by categories and tags (e.g. #Gaming, #Anime, #Music etc.), sort by Trending/Popular/New, or search by keywords. Each server page shows member stats, tags, and even user reviews. Notably, the homepage and trending sections are ranked by recent vote counts (reset monthly).
Best for: If you want well-known or large communities, or want to explore a wide variety. Also good if you want to vote/bump servers.
Key Features
- Biggest server & bot directory online
- Voting system (every 12h via /vote)
- Tags & category filters for discovery
- Server profiles with reviews & member stats
- Integration with Discord slash commands/API
Pros and Cons of Top.gg
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Largest and most trusted Discord directory | Extremely competitive, big servers dominate |
| Clean, modern, user-friendly interface | Hard for small/new servers to stand out |
| Active voting system promotes engagement | |
| Server pages include reviews and stats |
3. Discord.me
Discord.me is long-standing server directory, designed for server owners to list and for users to browse servers by categories. It organizes servers into broad categories (Gaming, Anime, Roleplay, etc.). In practice, Discord.me offers free listings with optional paid promotions.
Discord.me has a fair amount of categories to list your server under and allows you to list your server without any charges.
Best for: If you want a balance: decent variety, decent size, easier browsing.
Key Features
- Broad categories (Gaming, Anime, Roleplay, etc.)
- Simple browsing and search tools
- Free server listings
- Optional paid promotion for better visibility
Pros and Cons of Discord.me
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Completely free to list servers | Interface is dated and basic |
| Easy to browse by popular categories | Limited search and filter options |
| Good for small/startup communities | |
| Optional paid promotion available |
4. Discords.com
Discords.com brands itself as “your place for Everything Discord”. Beyond server listings, it includes sections for bots, emojis, and more. The server directory lets you filter by many tags (Communities, Gaming, Music, Crypto, NSFW, etc.).
Users can upgrade to a premium listing (“Discords.com Premium”) to gain thousands of new joins (the site claims ~2,000+ new members per month for Premium ads).
Best for: If you want fresh servers, possibly more “hidden gems,” and don’t mind doing a little more browsing/filtering.
Key Features
- Multi-purpose (servers, bots, emojis, profiles)
- Advanced filtering with granular tags
- Premium advertising for more joins
- Bumping/voting system every 6 hours
- Community-driven directory
Pros and Cons of Discords.com
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Multi-purpose (servers, bots, emojis, profiles) | Emphasis on paid promotion over organic results |
| Advanced filters and many niche tags | No reviews or community ratings |
| Frequent bumps possible (every 6h) | |
| Covers NSFW and diverse topics |
5. DiscordBotList.com
Discord Bot List is best known for its bot directory, but it also includes a large server list just like Disboard. It categorizes servers into themes (Community, AI, Gaming, etc.) and provides extensive filters – for example, you can filter by server size (member count) or by server type. Each listing shows statistics (online count, total members) and has a join link.
Best for: If you like communities around bots, tech, programming, or when you want smaller but engaged server groups.
Key Features
- 35,000+ servers listed
- Filters by server size and type (Community, Gaming, AI, etc.)
- Shows live server stats (online & total members)
- Direct join and upvote buttons
- Also a major bot directory
Pros and Cons of DiscordBotList.com
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Large server collection (35k+ servers) | Skews toward tech/bot-focused communities |
| Filters by size and type make searching easy | UI is simple, less modern |
| Displays server stats (online & total members) | |
| Combines server and bot listings |
6. DiscordServers.com
DiscordServers.com is one of the oldest and most established Discord directories. The site offers a straightforward browse interface with categories (Gaming, Music, Roleplay, etc.).
A notable feature is the “Elite” membership: with Elite you can bump your server every 6 hours (instead of 12) and even use an in-Discord /bump command.
Best for: If you’re exploring options, willing to manually check server activity, or want a wider net to cast.
Key Features
- Oldest and most established server directory
- Classic category-based listings
- Each listing allows descriptive text (SEO-friendly)
- “Elite” membership for faster bumps (every 6h vs 12h)
- In-chat /bump command for convenience
Pros and Cons of DiscordServers.com
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| One of the oldest and most popular directories | Long bump cooldown (12h) for free users |
| Strong SEO – many organic visitors | Old-fashioned design |
| Free listings with descriptive text (SEO-friendly) | Limited filters |
| “Elite” plan allows faster bumps and /bump command |
7. Disforge.com
Disforge is public listing site for Discord servers; often used for communities oriented around gaming, art, social hangouts, etc. The site has a powerful search and filter engine – you can search by keyword and then refine by category, sort by popularity/recent, etc.
When you click a server, you see detailed info and a big “Join This Server” button. Disforge also offers a premium listing for automatic bumping and extra visibility.
Best for: If you want something a bit different, or want to find smaller or more creative / community-driven servers.
Key Features
- Tens of thousands of servers across hundreds of topics
- Strong search engine with filters and sorting
- Includes bots, emojis, and templates
- Free server listing with premium auto-bumping option
- Modern, intuitive user interface
Pros and Cons of Disforge.com
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Huge directory with thousands of servers | Large volume can be overwhelming |
| Advanced search engine and filters | Premium bumps overshadow free listings |
| Modern, intuitive UI | No reviews or rating system |
| Includes bots, emojis, templates in one hub |
A Comparison Table of Alternatives of Disboard
| Directory | Big / Well-Established | Search Filters | # of Servers | Good for Small Servers | Ease of Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disboard | Yes | Categories/topics | Very large (new) | Moderate | Yes |
| Discadia | Medium | Tags & categories | Massive (largest) | Yes | Yes |
| Top.gg | Yes | Broad categories | Moderate | Less so (big servers dominate) | Yes |
| Discord.me | Medium-large | Tags (very granular) | Large (multi) | Moderate | Yes |
| Discords.com | Medium | Size & type filters | 35k+ | Yes | Yes |
| DiscordBotList | Medium | Basic categories | Large (oldest) | Good | Slightly more technical interface |
| DiscordServers | Medium | Powerful search/filters | Tens of thousands | Moderate | Very simple UI |
| Disforge | Smaller to medium | Decent filtering | Not always strong | Good if niche | Good enough |
Which One(s) Should You Use? Depending on Your Goal
- If you want a large, active community (e.g. popular games, large social servers): Start with Top.gg and Disboard.
- If you want something niche, newer, or less mainstream: Check Discadia, Discords.com, Disforge.
- If you care about bots / dev communities: DiscordBotList.com can lead you to highly active, engaged groups.
- If you are a server owner wanting exposure: Use multiple directories; smaller ones might allow you to get visibility more easily. Also, ensure your description is good, tags are appropriate, picture or banner is appealing.
Tips to Ensure the Servers You Find Are Truly Active & Safe
- Check number of members online / recent messages
Many listings show how many are “online now” or when the last message was sent. If it’s idle, skip. - Read the server description / rules
See whether moderators are active, if it’s arranged with what you want (chat, gaming, study, etc.). - Look at tags
Tags like “friendly,” “active,” “voice chat,” etc., help determine if it matches your style. - Look at reviews or votes
If the platform supports reviews or votes, those are good indicators of general satisfaction. - Join and lurk a bit first
Before being super active, see how people respond, how active are chats. - Be cautious about NSFW or loosely moderated servers
If this is important to you, check the safety policy or whichever there’s clear moderation.
Conclusion
Disboard is great but not the only way. The seven alternatives above provide strong options for finding Discord servers that suit your mood, interest, and level of activity. If you want big, small, technical, social, creative, or niche, there’s likely a directory that aligns with what you’re after.
If you like, I can also give you a curated list of active servers in your specific interest (e.g. gaming, anime, study) that are currently recruiting (with invite links). Do you want me to pull those together?
People Also Ask
How do I know if a Discord server is actually active before joining?
Look at the server’s member count, recent activity in chat previews (if shown), and whether the listing displays “online now” stats.
Are there mobile apps for browsing Discord servers outside of Disboard?
Currently, most directories like Top.gg or Disforge are web-based, but they are mobile-friendly and work smoothly on smartphones.
Can I search for voice chat–focused servers specifically?
Some directories include tags like “VC” or “Voice Chat.” Using filters or keywords such as “active voice” can help narrow results.
Do server listing sites also help you find local or regional communities?
Yes, by searching for location-based tags (like “UK,” “Canada,” or “US gamers”), you can find region-specific groups.
How often should I check these directories for new servers?
Active directories refresh daily or weekly. If you’re looking for fresh communities, browsing once a week can help you catch new listings.
