Static banner
Discord currently makes the static server banner available at Level 2, which requires 7 boosts allocated to level progression.
Branding guide
Discord Server Banner Guide
Discord’s server banner is a boost-level perk. A static server banner is available at Level 2, while Level 3 adds the animated server banner perk.
Quick scan
In one minute.
- ✓Static banner: Level 2
- ✓Animated banner: Level 3
- ✓Design for multiple screen sizes
- ✓Keep branding readable
The useful part
What to know.
No keyword soup. Just the part that changes the decision.
Animated banner
Level 3, currently requiring 14 boosts, includes the animated server banner perk.
Design for real UI
Keep important text and logos away from edges, test the art on desktop and mobile, and avoid busy backgrounds that make channel navigation harder to read.
Official reference: Discord Server Boosting FAQ ↗
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