Want to share cool YouTube Community posts with your Discord friends? You’re not alone! YouTube creators often post exciting updates, polls, images, and sneak peeks in their Community tab. But unfortunately, you can’t share them as easily as videos. No worries — we’ve got you covered!
TLDR:
You can’t directly embed YouTube Community posts in Discord, but you can still share them smartly. Use creative workarounds like screenshots, bots, or link sharing with a nice touch. This guide will walk you through it all step-by-step. Bonus: No tech wizardry required!
What Is a YouTube Community Post?
A YouTube Community post is like a mini social media update from creators. It can include text, polls, images, GIFs, and even video links. Think of it like a tweet — but on YouTube.
They’re a great way for creators to engage with their audience. And if you find something interesting, it makes sense you’d wanna show your Discord crew!
Discord and YouTube: Why Doesn’t It Just Work?
YouTube videos and livestreams embed beautifully in Discord. But Community posts? Nope. If you just copy the URL from the community tab, Discord won’t generate a nice preview or embed.
Why? Well, YouTube doesn’t provide Open Graph data or embed information for those posts like it does for videos. So, Discord can’t turn them into rich media previews.
But don’t worry — let’s get creative.
Method 1: The Screenshot & Share Approach
This is the easiest way to share a community post.
- Go to the YouTube channel’s Community tab.
- Find the post you want.
- Take a screenshot of the post. Use Snipping Tool, Snip & Sketch, or a screen capture shortcut.
- Open Discord and go to the channel or DM where you want to share it.
- Paste or upload the screenshot along with the post URL (optional).
Bonus tip: Add a little comment like “Check out what XYZ just posted!” to grab attention.
Method 2: Share the Community Post URL with Flair
If you don’t want to bother with screenshots, just send the Community post’s link. It won’t look fancy, but it works.
- Go to the post you like.
- Click on the timestamp or 3 dots > Share to copy the direct URL.
- Paste that in Discord.
To make it pop a bit more, do something like:
🚨 New Community Post from XYZ! 🚨
Check it here: https://www.youtube.com/post/abcdefg
They’re teasing something BIG 👀
This adds personality and makes people more likely to click.
Method 3: Use a Discord Embed Generator
Want to make your post look cleaner in Discord? Use an embed generator!
There are online tools where you can create custom Discord embeds. Here’s how:
- Search for a tool like Discord Embed Builder.
- Fill in the details:
- Title: Something catchy.
- Description: A short summary of the post.
- Image: Upload the screenshot you took.
- Link: Paste the Community post URL.
- Copy the JSON code or resulting embed fields.
- Use a bot like Dyno or Webhook to send that embed into your server.
Voila! Custom-looking Community Post on Discord.
Method 4: Use Bots (With a Bit More Setup)
If you’re running a community server, automation can be your best friend. Some bots can track YouTube activity like uploads and Community posts.
It’s a bit trickier than a screenshot, but worth it if you’re sharing often.
The most popular tools for this:
- YAGPDB – You can set it to watch RSS feeds.
- Zapier + Webhooks – Automate new Community posts by reading the YouTube page (if you’re techy).
- Custom bots – If you or a dev friend knows Python/JavaScript, you can build one.
Just note: YouTube doesn’t have a standalone RSS feed for Community posts. You’d need to scrape or use third-party services, which can break or be slow. If you’re going this path, expect some trial and error.
Method 5: YouTube Channel Digest in #announcements
If your server is about a specific creator or niche, consider a weekly Community Post recap.
Every few days, gather interesting Community posts. Drop them in a channel like #announcements or #youtube-news.
For each post, include:
- The date
- Screenshots or links
- A quick summary
- Your own server’s discussion starter like “What do you all think of this?”
This makes your server look organized and keeps everyone in the loop — even those who don’t check YouTube often.
Other Tips & Fun Ideas
- Make it interactive: Run polls on Discord to match YouTube’s polls.
- Use emojis and reactions: They go a long way in grabbing attention.
- Ping wisely: Only @everyone if it’s a really big update!
Also, consider pinning important Community posts you share, especially teasers, merch drops, or major announcements.
Why This Matters
YouTube creators use Community posts to communicate with fans. They drop surprises, tease content, and engage with their audience beyond videos. If you’re moderating a fan community or just want smoother sharing, taking a few minutes to format your messages helps keep things fun and organized.
Conclusion
There’s no magic button (yet) for embedding YouTube Community posts on Discord, but you’ve got plenty of creative tools to share them effectively.
Whether you go with a quick screenshot, a pasted link with style, or a fancy custom embed, you can bring those YouTube updates to life in your server!
Ready to level up your community? Try a few of these methods and see which one your members love best.
