"Is it possible to integrate YouTube Music with Discord and display the currently playing song in my profile? While Spotify enjoys this feature natively, isn"t this feature available for YouTube Music?"— Discord community
Discord has become the digital living room for gamers and online communities, yet it still doesn't offer native integration with YouTube Music. Unlike Spotify, which seamlessly displays listening activity, YouTube Music requires alternative solutions. This guide explores four practical methods to connect YouTube Music with Discord, from simple browser extensions to more advanced tools for a permanent solution.
Part 1. Can You Connect YouTube Music to Discord
No. As of 2026, Discord still does not offer a native "Link Account" option for YouTube Music. The service remains separate from Discord's ecosystem, meaning there is no built-in way to automatically display your current song on your profile or listen together with friends.
While there is no official button, there are several reliable workarounds, allowing you to show your status through Rich Presence or stream YouTube Music audio directly into a Discord voice channel.
Part 2. Stream YouTube Music on Discord via Screen Share
Streaming through Screen Share is the quickest way to play YouTube Music for friends in real time, especially when you want a simple, no-setup solution. However, it only works while your screen is actively being shared and may affect audio quality or system performance.
Step 1. Open Discord and join any voice channel in your chosen server. In the bottom-left corner, above your username, click the "Share Your Screen" icon.
Step 2. In the pop-up window, choose the browser window where YouTube Music is currently playing, then click "Go Live."
Step 3. Your friends will now be able to see your player and hear the music. To stop streaming, click the "X" in the preview window or select "Stop Streaming" above your username.
Note:
On mobile devices, screen sharing broadcasts your entire screen, including notifications. So it's better to open the YouTube Music app immediately after starting the stream to play your music.
Part 3. Play YouTube Music on Discord with Browser Extension
While screen sharing is great for listening parties, you might not always want to broadcast your audio. Sometimes, you just want to show off your current jam on your profile. Then the browser extension is the perfect workaround. Tools like YouTubeDiscordPresence act as a bridge between your browser and Discord. They read the metadata from your active YouTube Music tab and display it as a stylish "Rich Presence" on your Discord profile.
Step 1. Go to the Chrome Web Store, search for YouTube Discord Presence, and add it to Chrome. Make sure the extension is enabled in your browser.
Step 2. It will be redirected to its GitHub page. In the "Releases" section, download the latest version for your operating system. Run the installer and follow the setup instructions. Once installed, the helper app will run in the background.
Step 3. Open YouTube Music in your browser and play any song. Within a few seconds, Discord will update your status to show the current track. If the music is paused or the tab is closed, the status will clear automatically.
Part 4. Share YouTube Music on Discord Using Discord Music Bots
Using a Discord music bot is the classic way to play YouTube Music in a voice channel. These automated bots join your server, respond to text commands, and stream audio from YouTube links directly into the chat.
Note:
YouTube actively blocks bot server IPs and enforces strict API restrictions to combat unauthorized streaming and copyright violations. As of 2026, many bots like Groovy or Rythm have been shut down. If you need a permanent solution, you can try the method in Part 5.
Step 1. Visit the Pancake Bot website. Click "Invite Bot", select your server from the dropdown menu, and click "Authorize" to grant it permission to join your voice channels.
Step 2. Open Discord and join a Voice Channel. In any text channel the bot can see, type the command "p!join". The bot should immediately hop into your voice chat.
Step 3. Type "p!play" followed by the YouTube Music URL or a song name (e.g., p!play Blinding Lights). The bot will search for the track and begin streaming audio to everyone in the channel.
Part 5. Play YouTube Music in Discord Permanently
While methods like screen sharing and Discord bots offer quick fixes, they often suffer from low audio bitrate, lag, and frequent shutdowns. The most professional solution is to import your YouTube Music tracks into Spotify and play them through Discord. To achieve this, you simply need to download YouTube Music as local files with DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder. This powerful tool allows you to get Hi-Res audio directly from YouTube Music with ID3 tags for a seamless and high-quality experience.
How to Download YouTube Music for Discord
Step 1. Enter DRmare and navigate to the "Preferences > Convert" tab from the menu list. Here, set the output format to MP3 or FLAC, as these are the most compatible formats for Spotify local file systems. We also recommend setting the bitrate to 320kbps to ensure the best possible sound quality in the voice channel.
Step 2. Access to your account in the built-in YouTube Music web player, look for the playlists you want to play on Discord. Press the "Add" and "Add to List" buttons to import the tracks into the conversion list.
Step 3. Choose the "Convert" button to start downloading, and then you can locate the downloads in the "Converted" tab. These lossless files are now ready to be added to Spotify"s "Local Files", allowing you to stream YouTube Music on Discord.
How to Display YouTube Music on Discord via Spotify
After capturing your favourite YouTube Music tracks with DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder, you can enhance your Discord experience by streaming these songs while gaming. In this section, we will guide you through adding your local YouTube Music to Spotify and how to stream YouTube Music on Discord. Here are the steps.
Step 1. Launch Spotify on your PC and tap the "Settings" (gear) icon situated on the screen.
Step 2. Access the "Local Files" section by scrolling and toggling the switch to "Show Local Files". Afterwards, click "Add a source" to explore and pick your saved YouTube Music files.
Step 3. Once you have imported your local files to Spotify, head to "Your Library". Scroll down to select "Create Playlist" option and give your new playlist a name. Then click "Add Songs" and add the YouTube Music tracks to your playlist.
Step 4. Now, go to the Discord app and open the "User Settings" (gear) icon at the bottom-left corner. From the menu on the left side, choose "Connections" and navigate to Spotify. Click on it, then log in to your Spotify account and establish a connection with Discord.
Step 5. After connecting Spotify to Discord, return to your Spotify playlist and start playing your YouTube Music songs. Discord will now show your Spotify status, allowing you to share what you listen to with your Discord friends.
Part 6. FAQs About YouTube Music on Discord
Are Discord music bots legal?
No. Most music bots operate in a legal gray area that directly violates YouTube"s Terms of Service. While users rarely face consequences, YouTube actively shuts down bot developers for copyright infringement, making them a temporary fix rather than a reliable long-term solution.
How to show YouTube Music on Discord?
For browser users, PreMiD is the standard solution. If you prefer a standalone application, the open-source YouTube Music Desktop App is a superior alternative. It functions like a native app and includes a built-in "Discord Rich Presence" toggle in its settings, allowing you to display your status without needing any complex configuration or extra plugins. Android users can easily achieve this using an open-source app called Kizzy available on GitHub or F-Droid.
How to fix Youtube music on discord not working?
The solution depends on the method you’re using. If a music bot is silent or skipping tracks, its connection may have been blocked, so try re-inviting the bot or switching to another method. If your “Listening to” status isn’t appearing via a browser extension, refresh the YouTube Music tab and restart the helper app. For screen share audio problems, make sure you’re sharing the specific browser window with "Share Audio" enabled. To avoid repeated connection issues, downloading tracks as local files is the most stable long-term solution.
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