InviteForge vs MEE6 (2026): Invite Tracking Compared

Last updated: September 28, 2026 · Category: Comparison · Editorial review · About the authors

Key Takeaways

MEE6 tracks invites through its own /invites links only. InviteForge attributes joins through the server's regular invite links, including links created before a campaign.

MEE6's help article describes a 24-hour stay rule but no account-age filter. InviteForge can mark joins from accounts younger than a set age as fake, once Anti-Fake is enabled.

The two bots do different jobs. Each reacts to Discord events independently, so a server can run MEE6 for its other plugins and InviteForge for invites.

MEE6 and InviteForge both track invites, but they are built for different jobs. MEE6 is a multi-purpose bot, and invite tracking is one plugin among many. InviteForge is built around invite tracking. The practical differences are which links get tracked, how fake joins are handled, and what you can do with the numbers.

Every MEE6 detail below comes from MEE6's own Invite Tracker plugin article (retrieved 2026-09-28). InviteForge details come from the InviteForge docs.

How Each Bot Tracks Invites

MEE6 gives each member a personal link. Its help article explains that /invites "generates a unique invite link tied to the user," and that "if someone joins using it, the inviter earns +1." It also sets a clear limit: "Only use links generated with the /invites command. Standard Discord links aren't tracked."

InviteForge works from the server's regular invites. It compares invite use counts before and after each join to find the invite that was used, a method explained in how to see who invited who on Discord. Members can still get a personal link with /create-invite, but existing invites, partner links, and campaign links are attributed too. Joins through the server's vanity URL are recorded as vanity joins rather than credited to a member.

That difference matters most for servers with links already in circulation. Because MEE6 tracks only /invites links, a regular link posted on a website before setup does not count toward anyone. With InviteForge, joins through that link are attributed from the moment the bot is in the server. Neither bot can attribute joins that happened before it was added.

How Each Bot Handles Leaves and Fake Joins

MEE6's article lists these limitations alongside the /invites-only rule above:

"Users must stay in the server for at least 24 hours. If either the inviter or invitee leaves in the first 24 hours, the invite is invalidated."
"Onboarding must be completed. Invitees who haven't finished Discord's onboarding aren't counted."
Browser extensions "may block tracking," so MEE6 recommends joining through the Discord app.

Its troubleshooting FAQ also lists an inviter or invitee leaving the server as a reason an invite does not count. The article does not describe an account-age check or a separate fake category.

InviteForge splits each member's invites into Real, Fake, and Left, and /invites shows real, fake, left, bonus, and net invites. With Anti-Fake enabled under Dashboard > Settings > Anti-Fake, a join from an account younger than your threshold is marked fake. The docs note that Anti-Fake is off by default and suggest 7 days as a starting point. Members who leave appear in a separate Left count, shown next to net invites in /invites and /leaderboard.

For why account age matters on competitive leaderboards, see fake Discord invites and how to stop them.

Feature Comparison

	MEE6 Invite Tracker	InviteForge
Links tracked	Only links made with `/invites`	The server's regular invites, plus personal links from `/create-invite`
Look up who invited a member	`/inviter`	`/invited-by` (free with a Discord Bot List vote, or PRO)
Leaderboard	`/invites-leaderboard`	`/leaderboard` with real, fake, and left counts
Leave handling	Invite does not count if the inviter or invitee leaves; the article highlights the first 24 hours	Leaves shown as a separate Left count next to net invites
Account-age fake filter	Not described in MEE6's article	Anti-Fake threshold, off by default
Reset or edit counts	Not supported, per MEE6's FAQ	`/reset-invites` and `/bonus add` or `/bonus remove`
Invite-based role rewards	No automatic invite-based roles described; the article names rewarding active users as a use case	Auto-role rewards in the dashboard

MEE6 plan details are not covered in its Invite Tracker article, so this table does not compare prices. MEE6 lists its plans on its premium page.

When MEE6 Is the Right Choice

MEE6's help center lists plugins including Levels, Moderator, Custom Commands, Welcome & Goodbye, Reaction Roles, Giveaways, and Invite Tracker (retrieved 2026-09-28). If a server wants one bot for many jobs and only needs a simple count of who brought in whom through personal links, MEE6's plugin may be enough.

InviteForge fits better when invites drive rewards or competitions: when existing links need attribution, when alt-account farming is a risk, or when invite counts unlock roles or giveaway entries.

Running Both Side by Side

The two bots respond to Discord events independently, so running both is possible: MEE6 for leveling, moderation, or custom commands, and InviteForge for invite tracking. If both post welcome messages, pick one to avoid duplicate greetings.

To start with InviteForge, see Getting Started. For a wider shortlist, see the best Discord invite bots.

Verdict

For invite tracking that feeds rewards or competitions, InviteForge is the more complete tool. It attributes the server's regular links, offers an account-age fake filter, and lets admins correct counts. For a multi-purpose bot with a basic invite counter, MEE6 covers the need. A server can also use both, each for what it was built to do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MEE6 track invites?

Yes. MEE6 has an Invite Tracker plugin. According to MEE6's help article, it tracks only links generated with its /invites command, and an invite is invalidated if the inviter or the invitee leaves within 24 hours.

Can MEE6 detect fake invites?

MEE6's Invite Tracker help article does not describe an account-age filter or any fake-join classification. The conditions it lists are the /invites-only links, the rule that leaving voids an invite, and the requirement that invitees finish Discord's onboarding.

Does InviteForge conflict with MEE6?

No. They are separate bots that each react to Discord events independently. If both are set to post welcome messages, turn one off to avoid duplicate greetings.

Does InviteForge have leveling like MEE6?

No. InviteForge focuses on invite tracking, verification, and giveaways. MEE6's help center lists a Levels plugin, so servers that want XP can keep MEE6 for that.