How to Make Discord Show SoundCloud

🎵 Overview

Discord doesn’t have official SoundCloud integration like Spotify, but there are several methods to display your SoundCloud activity and share music with your Discord community.

🔗 Method 1: Browser-Based Rich Presence

Using PreMiD (Recommended)

1. Download and install PreMiD from premid.app
2. Install the PreMiD browser extension
3. Open SoundCloud in your browser
4. Your SoundCloud activity will automatically show in Discord

💡 What PreMiD Shows: Track name, artist, album art, play/pause status, and time remaining.

Manual Rich Presence Setup

1. Create a Discord application at discord.com/developers
2. Note your Application ID
3. Use a rich presence library to connect SoundCloud activity
4. Configure the presence to show track information

🤖 Method 2: Using Discord Bots

SoundCloud Music Bots

1. Invite a SoundCloud-compatible music bot to your server
2. Popular options: Groovy (discontinued), Rythm (discontinued), or newer alternatives
3. Use commands like !play [SoundCloud URL]
4. The bot will join voice channels and play SoundCloud tracks

⚠️ Note: Many popular music bots have been discontinued due to legal issues. Check current alternatives.

Custom Bot Development

1. Create a Discord bot using Discord.js or similar
2. Integrate SoundCloud API
3. Set up commands to search and play tracks
4. Configure rich presence updates

📱 Method 3: Mobile Solutions

Android Options

• Scrobbler for SoundCloud: Third-party app that can share activity
• Custom Rich Presence Apps: Various apps on Play Store
• Tasker Integration: Automate Discord status updates

iOS Limitations

• Limited third-party integration options
• Shortcuts app can create basic automations
• Manual status updates are the most reliable method

💬 Method 4: Manual Sharing

Copy-Paste Track Links

1. Copy SoundCloud track URLs
2. Paste directly into Discord chat
3. Discord will show a preview with play button
4. Users can click to open in SoundCloud

Custom Status Updates

1. Go to Discord Settings → Activity Status
2. Set custom status to include current track
3. Include emoji and track name
4. Update manually when switching songs

🛠️ Setting Up PreMiD (Detailed)

Installation Steps

1. Visit premid.app and download the application
2. Install for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)
3. Install the browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
4. Launch the PreMiD application
5. Enable Discord Rich Presence in Discord Settings

Configuration

1. Open PreMiD Store and search for “SoundCloud”
2. Install the SoundCloud presence
3. Customize display settings:

• Show track name and artist
• Display play/pause status
• Show time elapsed/remaining
• Display album artwork

4. Test by playing a track on SoundCloud

🎨 Customizing Your SoundCloud Presence

Rich Presence Elements

• State: Currently playing track name
• Details: Artist name and additional info
• Large Image: SoundCloud logo or track artwork
• Small Image: Play/pause indicator
• Timestamps: Song progress and duration

Custom Status Ideas

• 🎵 Now Playing: [Track Name] by [Artist]
• 🎧 Listening to SoundCloud
• 🎶 Discovering new music on SC
• 🔊 [Genre] vibes on SoundCloud

🔧 Troubleshooting

Rich Presence Not Showing

• Check Discord Activity Settings are enabled
• Ensure PreMiD is running and connected
• Refresh the SoundCloud page
• Restart Discord and PreMiD

Bot Issues

• Verify bot has proper permissions
• Check if SoundCloud links are supported
• Ensure bot is in the correct voice channel
• Test with different SoundCloud URLs

Mobile Problems

• Check app permissions for Discord integration
• Ensure both apps are updated
• Try logging out and back into Discord
• Restart both applications

💡 Alternative: Some users create custom webhooks to automatically post their SoundCloud activity to specific Discord channels.

📊 Comparison of Methods

✅ Best Practice: Use PreMiD for personal rich presence and music bots for server-wide listening parties with your SoundCloud playlists.