Getting listed on Discord's native Server Discovery tab and obtaining a verified Partner Badge are two of the best organic growth drivers in the Discord ecosystem.
1. Server Discovery Requirements
To enable Server Discovery, your community must meet the following baseline criteria:
- Member Count: At least 1,000 members.
- Server Age: At least 3 months old.
- Community Enabled: Community feature set turned on in server settings.
- Activity Metric: Minimum weekly communicator retention (at least 200 weekly communicators).
- 2FA for Moderation: Requirement for all staff members to have two-factor authentication enabled.
2. Discord Partner Program Criteria
The Partner Program provides free VIP server boosts, custom partner badges, and dedicated support. Key requirements include:
- At least 500 active members communicating monthly.
- At least 100 active communicators weekly.
- A clean moderation history with zero Trust & Safety strikes.
How MemberGrow Accelerates Your Application
Meeting the 1,000 member baseline is the biggest hurdle for new creators. By deploying offline member packages alongside active online members, your server satisfies the size prerequisites so your real community engagement qualifies faster.