As a webmaster with over 15 years of experience, I‘ve seen how valuable it can be to integrate real-time chat into your website. Discord has become one of the most popular chat platforms, with over 150 million active users.
In this guide, I‘ll show you how to easily embed a Discord widget into your WordPress site.
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Why Discord is a Game-Changer for Your Website
Before we get into the steps, let me explain why Discord can be so useful:
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Build a stronger community – With public and private chat channels, Discord fosters connections between your members.
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Improve engagement – Discord servers have an average of 10x more messages than traditional comments.
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Offer live support – Provide real-time customer service to visitors right on your site.
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Drive traffic – Discord can send new visitors to your WordPress site.
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Show off your brand – Custom emojis, roles, and channels let you highlight your culture.
Let‘s look at how to bring these benefits to your own website.
Step 1 – Set Up Your Discord Account and Server
If you don‘t already have a Discord account, let‘s create one:
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Go to discord.com and register a new account. Choose a username (this can be changed later).
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Enter your birth date when prompted.
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You‘ll now see options to create your own server or start from a template. The gaming template is a good starter option.
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Give your new server a name and icon that represents your brand.
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Click "Create Server" – your community is ready to go!
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Check your email for a verification link from Discord to complete signup. Once confirmed, you can get the widget code.
Now let‘s get that widget added to your WordPress site…
Step 2 – Obtain the Widget Code
Here‘s how to get the necessary HTML code:
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In your Discord server, click the arrow by the server name and choose "Server Settings".
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Select the "Widget" tab in the left sidebar.
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Toggle on the switch to Enable Server Widget.
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Under Premade Widget, click the Copy button.
This copies the widget code to your clipboard, ready to paste into WordPress.
Step 3 – Embed the Widget in WordPress
Time to bring your Discord community right into your website:
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Go to the page or post where you want the widget to live.
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Add a "Custom HTML" block to the editor.
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Paste the widget code into the HTML block.
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Tweak the appearance by customizing the HTML and CSS (see tips below).
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Update or publish the post to make the widget live!
Now your Discord server will be showcased directly on your site. Give visitors a window into your community!
Tips for Customizing the Look and Feel
Don‘t be afraid to personalize the default widget styling:
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Change the dimensions by editing the
heightandwidthvalues. -
Alter colors by modifying the embedded CSS properties.
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Show/hide elements like the member counter or channel icons.
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Use WordPress plugins like Widget Logic to display conditionally.
With some custom styling, you can seamlessly match the widget to your brand.
Best Practices for Optimal Placement
Where you position the Discord widget impacts how well it converts visitors. Here are a few best practices:
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Place it above the fold so it‘s visible without scrolling.
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Embed it in sidebars, headers, footers, or widget areas.
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Add it near top/bottom of posts to boost engagement.
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Display it on community-focused pages like forums.
Monitor the performance and tweak the placement over time. The right spot will motivate users to join your server!
Supercharge Community Building with Discord + WordPress
Embedding your Discord server directly into your WordPress site helps unite your community in one place. Visitors can see your active members and conversations in real-time.
With the complete guide above, you can start showcasing your Discord community to boost engagement on your website. Let me know if you have any other questions!
