As a social media marketing expert, I‘ve seen firsthand how Discord has evolved into the leading communication platform for gaming communities, content creators, and niche interest groups of all kinds. With almost 7 million servers, Discord hosts an incredibly diverse range of topics and fandoms.
While smaller servers can often be found on sites like Disboard, Discord‘s own "Explore Public Servers" feature shines a spotlight on some truly massive communities in gaming, music, entertainment and beyond.
After analyzing various datasets, factors like active userbases, growth trends, and engagement metrics, I‘ve compiled this definitive list of the 20 biggest and most active Discord servers at the moment across pop culture, gaming, and the internet zeitgeist.
1. Official Fortnite – 732,000 members
As one of the most popular free-to-play games right now, it‘s no surprise Fortnite‘s official server sits at the top with over 732,000 members. This bustling community is the perfect place for fans to squad up, discuss weapons and skins, and talk about the latest updates. With new seasons and in-game events every few months, there‘s always fresh content to dissect.
2. Genshin Impact Official – 691,000 members
MiHoYo‘s anime-inspired RPG has generated a passionate fanbase, reflected in their 691,000 member official Discord. Fans flock to discuss character builds, team compositions, lore theories, and even share their impressive cosplay. With a consistent content roadmap and expansions like 2021‘s Inazuma region, this server will likely continue growing.
3. Valorant – 592,000 members
Riot‘s tactical shooter Valorant has dominated as one of the most played games over the last few years, as evidenced by its Discord server surpassing 592,000 members. Fans utilize this digital hub to queue up together, discuss esports, and dissect each agent‘s abilities. As Valorant esports continues rising in popularity, this server provides the perfect community.
4. MrBeast Gaming – 486,000 members
With 105 million YouTube subscribers under his belt, it‘s no wonder MrBeast‘s gaming Discord has amassed nearly half a million members. Fans congregate to discuss videos, participate in giveaways, and chat about everything from Fortnite to Minecraft. As MrBeast continues staging outrageous stunts and donating insane amounts of money, this Discord gives fans a direct line to engage with his empire.
5. Minecraft – 437,000 members
Given Minecraft‘s enduring popularity across multiple platforms since its 2009 debut, the official Discord server maintains an active community of 437,000 passionate fans. Players enjoy sharing builds, finding multiplayer servers, and bonding over one of gaming‘s most iconic sandbox worlds. And with updates like 2022‘s Wild and Deep Dark expansion, Mojang ensures fans always have fresh content to explore.
6. Axie Infinity – 399,000 members
The NFT-based monster battler Axie Infinity exploded in popularity in 2021, propelling its Discord server past 399,000 members. Fans gather to trade Axies, learn breeding strategies, boast their arena rankings, and discuss the complex in-game economy. While Axie‘s hype has cooled a bit since its peak last year, it still fosters a thriving community.
7. Roblox – 358,000 members
Boasting over 200 million monthly active users, Roblox has emerged as a wildly popular game development platform, especially among younger audiences. Roblox‘s Discord reflects this, as 358,000 fans congregate to discuss building games, finding friends to play with, and trading limited items. With user-generated games like Adopt Me! approaching billions of visits, Roblox has cultivated a bustling online community.
8. TommyInnit – 342,000 members
As one of the most viewed Minecraft streamers, TommyInnit has garnered a Discord fanbase of 342,000 diehard fans. Along with chatting about videos, members receive alert pings for stream updates and exclusive community events. TommyInnit‘s humor and charisma allows him to constantly engage with an audience that can‘t get enough of his antics.
9. Lofi Girl – 291,000 members
Centered around the popular lofi hip hop YouTube livestream of an anime girl studying, this server boasts 291,000 chill music fans. Members are free to relax, chat about their favorite artists, share studying playlists, or just vibe to the mellow beats. Given lofi‘s growth across streaming, this laidback community offers the perfect space for music discovery.
10. Apex Legends – 275,000 members
Since bursting onto the battle royale scene in 2019, Apex Legends has amassed a dedicated online fanbase, evidenced by their 275,000 member Discord. Fans gather to discuss characters like Wraith and Pathfinder, squad up for matches, and closely follow esports tournaments. With frequent updates like 2022‘s Saviors launch, players always have fresh content and meta changes to explore.
11. Ibai – 252,000 members
As one of the most popular Spanish-language streamers, Ibai Llanos maintains an engaged following across borders. His Discord reflects this diverse appeal, with 252,000 fans discussing gaming, sports, events, and internet culture in both Spanish and English. With collaborations alongside mega-stars like Messi and Shakira, Ibai has solidified his international influence.
12. Rocket League – 237,000 members
Psyonix‘s wildly fun blend of soccer and racecars in Rocket League has propelled its Discord past 237,000 members. Fans gather to form teams, analyze tactics and mechanics, flex ranks, design custom maps, and share the game‘s most epic goals. This hub offers the perfect community for Rocket League‘s high-octane gameplay.
13. Anime Soul – 201,000 members
For anime fans, Anime Soul‘s Discord delivers a space to indulge their fandom among 201,000 members. Along with airing shows, users analyze manga, debate ships, recommend classics, discuss conventions, and even share their own fanart. Channels also exist for music discovery and gaming, reflecting anime fans‘ diverse tastes.
14. Rainbow Six – 186,000 members
Boasting over 70 million players, Ubisoft‘s tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege maintains a passionate fanbase across multiple Discord servers. The main one sits at 186,000 members and offers LFG channels for every Rainbow Six game to squad up and develop strategies. Fans closely follow updates and esports tournaments for R6‘s intense competitive gameplay.
15. Goularte Discord – 195,000 members
Popular Brazilian YouTuber Goulart has cultivated a Discord fanbase of 195,000 who discuss recent videos, engage in community games and events, and chat in general. With a comedic vlog-style channel covering internet drama, memes, and pop culture, Goulart has built up a loyal audience.
16. Splitgate – 193,000 members
Splitgate garnered lots of buzz in 2021 for adding portals to the FPS genre, skyrocketing its Discord to 193,000 members. Here, fans hotly debate portal tactics, the best game modes, and powerful weapon combos. As Splitgate expands with new content and consoles, this Discord provides the perfect place to fuel its growth.
17. Animal Crossing – 184,000 members
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold over 38 million copies since 2020, driving the franchise‘s Discord to 184,000 members. Fans design dream islands, trade rare items, and proudly showcase their in-game art and designs. With a new expansion slated for 2024, Animal Crossing brings relaxing social gameplay perfect for Discord.
18. LOUD – 172,000 members
This renowned Brazilian esports organization owns teams across various games like CS:GO, Rainbow Six, and Valorant – reflected in their Discord‘s 172,000 fans. Members discuss match analysis, cheer on their favorite players, talk esports drama, and connect over a shared passion for gaming competition.
19. A Universal Time – 146,000 members
Based on the anime/manga Jojo‘s Bizarre Adventure, A Universal Time has cultivated a Roblox fandom of 146,000 on Discord. Fans trade rare Stands, flex achievements, theorize future updates, and share fan art. With engaging combat and frequent new Stands based on the series, it‘s gathered a dedicated community.
20. Terraria – 135,000 members
Released in 2011, the 2D sandbox game Terraria holds a special place in many gamer‘s hearts – as evidenced by their still very active Discord server of 135,000 fans. Users discuss builds and mechanics, share pixel art, mods and lore theories surrounding this iconic indie game. Even after all these years, Terraria retains a passionate fanbase.
Discord has truly become the nexus where gaming, entertainment, and niche communities collide. This list illuminates some of the largest and most vibrant servers across the entire platform.
From massive pop culture phenomena like Fortnite down to enduring indie classics like Terraria, Discord provides a space for different fandoms to communicate. And as these games, streamers and communities continue to develop, their Discord servers will likely only grow.
While new servers emerge daily, these 20 represent the current pinnacle in terms of active members and engagement. By analyzing metrics like messages, growth, and user retention, I‘ve compiled the biggest and most lively Discord has to offer. Each one has earned their spot here by fostering connection around a beloved piece of internet culture.
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