Viber Communities are one of the most powerful yet under-used features on the platform. A single Viber Community can have unlimited members (yes, literally millions), allows multiple admins and moderators, and gives you fine-grained control over who can post, react, and manage content. Whether you run a brand, a hobby club, a school parents’ group, a crypto project, or a local neighborhood watch, mastering Viber Communities is the fastest way to build an engaged, organized audience in 2025.
This in-depth guide covers everything from creating your first Community to advanced management techniques, moderation tools, growth strategies, and the latest 2025 features.
What Is a Viber Community and Why Should You Use One?
Unlike regular Viber groups (max 250 members) or broadcast lists (one-way only), a Community is a scalable public or hidden chat with:
- Unlimited participants
- Multiple admins and moderators with custom permissions
- Member posting permissions (everyone, admins only, or approved members)
- Built-in polls, pinned messages, message reactions, and folders
- Public link or QR code for easy joining
- Full end-to-end encryption for private Communities
Real-world use cases in 2025:
- Companies use Communities instead of Telegram channels for customer support
- Influencers grow 100k+ follower bases with daily engagement
- Teachers manage entire classes or year groups
- Neighborhoods coordinate events and emergency alerts
Step-by-Step: How to Create a Viber Community (2025 Latest Version)
On Mobile (Android & iOS)
- Open Viber and tap the purple “Chats” tab
- Tap the blue “+” button → “New Community”
- Add a Community name (up to 100 characters) and an optional description
- Upload a profile picture (recommended 800×800 px)
- Choose visibility:
- Public (Public) Anyone can find and join via link/search
- (Hidden) Invite-only
- Tap “Create”
On Desktop (Windows/Mac/Rakuten Viber for Desktop)
- Click the “+” next to “Chats”
- Select “Create Community”
- Follow the same steps as mobile
Your Community is now live with you as the Super Admin (full rights).
How to Invite Members and Grow Your Community
- Tap the Community name → “Invite to Community” → choose “Copy Link” or “QR Code”
- Share the link on Instagram Stories, WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok bio, etc.
- Enable “Allow members to invite others” if you want viral growth (toggle in Community Info → Settings)
Pro tip: Create a short, memorable link using services like bit.ly or viber.im/yourname for branding.
Managing Admins and Moderators – Custom Permissions (2025)
Viber now lets you create unlimited admins and moderators with granular rights.
- Open Community → tap name → “Admins & Moderators”
- Tap “Add Admin” or “Add Moderator”
- Select a contact and customize 12+ permissions:
- Post messages
- Delete messages
- Pin messages
- Ban users
- Add new admins
- Change Community info
- Approve new members (for restricted mode)
- Manage polls and files
Best practice roles in 2025:
- Content Creators – post daily updates
- Moderators only delete spam and ban users
- Analysts get “View participants” only
Controlling Who Can Post – Member Permissions
Go to Community Info → “Member Permissions”:
- Everyone can send messages (best for open discussion)
- Only admins can send messages (broadcast-style)
- Approval required for each message (great for paid or premium communities)
Many successful paid communities in 2025 use “Approval required” + paid membership via Patreon or Telegram Pay to keep content exclusive.
Advanced Features You Should Use in 2025
- Message Reactions Members can now react with any emoji (not just 7 default ones). Teach your audience how → see our guide on how to add reactions to Viber messages.
- Scheduled & Disappearing Messages Schedule announcements or let sensitive messages auto-delete → learn more in how to schedule messages in Viber chats.
- Pinned Messages & Folders Pin up to 100 messages and organize chats into folders on desktop.
- Polls, Quizzes, and Live Streams Create polls with multiple answers, quizzes with correct answers marked, and even start Community live streams (up to 1000 viewers free, more with Viber Business).
- Anti-Spam Bot Integration Connect Captain Bot or Combot-style bots via Viber Bot Platform to auto-ban spam.
Common Problems & Solutions (2025)
Q: Members say they can’t find my public Community in search A: Public Communities appear in Viber search only after ~100 members and regular activity. Boost initial growth with your link.
Q: Too much spam even with moderators A: Enable “Slow mode” (1 message per 5–60 minutes) or switch to “Approval required” mode.
Q: I accidentally removed myself as Super Admin A: The last Super Admin cannot be removed. If you lost access, contact Viber support with proof of ownership.
Q: Community disappeared from my chat list A: You may have archived it. Swipe left → Unarchive.
Latest Viber Community Features (2025 Update)
As of Viber 23.x (December 2025):
- Community Folders – group multiple communities
- Translated Announcements – auto-translate pinned messages
- Premium Community Badges for paid supporters
- AI Moderation Assistant (beta – auto-detects spam and toxic language
Full list of new features → What’s new in the latest Viber version.
For the most up-to-date official documentation, always check Rakuten Viber’s own Communities help page
Start Your Viber Community Today
Creating and managing a successful Viber Community in 2025 is easier than ever thanks to unlimited members, granular permissions, and powerful built-in tools. Whether you want a quiet announcement channel or a lively discussion hub with thousands of active members, Viber gives you everything you need — completely free and end-to-end encrypted.
Take 3 minutes right now: open Viber, tap “New Community,” and launch your first one. Invite 50 people today, appoint your first moderators tomorrow, and watch your audience grow exponentially.
Your engaged, loyal community is just one tap away.