DiscordForge vs top.gg Different goals.
top.gg is the largest Discord bot directory, with a volunteer reviewer team and a huge catalog. DiscordForge is focused on curated listings, public uptime, and an elite experience for the international community.
Both platforms serve the Discord community in different ways. We believe in transparency and letting developers choose based on their needs.
01Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | DiscordForge | top.gg |
|---|---|---|
| Review Approach | Ownership check + listing review by the DiscordForge team | Volunteer reviewers test the bot in a verification server |
| Review Queue | Usually a few hours | Around 1 to 2 weeks, depending on queue size |
| Uptime Monitoring | Public online status on every listing | Not surfaced on the public listing |
| Languages | English (global distribution) | 15+ languages |
| Server Templates | Available | Not available |
| Server Directory | Curated, reviewed listings | Open community submissions |
| Catalog Size | Smaller, curated catalog | Hundreds of thousands of listings |
| Public API + Webhooks | REST API, vote webhooks, widgets, Node SDK with AutoPoster | Established public API, webhooks, libraries in multiple languages |
| Community Reach | Newer directory, growing audience | Established, very large user base |
02Our Philosophy
What "Forge Verified" actually means
We verify that the person submitting the bot owns it, read the listing for accuracy and policy violations, and keep an eye on public online status after it goes live. We do not audit source code, and we don't claim to. top.gg does functional testing in a verification server. That is a different kind of review, not a worse one.
Smaller catalog, faster queue
top.gg's queue runs 1 to 2 weeks because the volume is enormous. Our catalog is a fraction of that size, so reviews usually clear within a few hours. If you want maximum reach, list on both. If you want a smaller, slower paced directory, start here.
Ready to try the curated experience?
Browse the curated catalog, or submit your bot for ownership and listing review.