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/Docs/How Badges Work

How Badges Work

How user badges reward engagement, what the tiers mean, and where they appear.

How Badges Work

Badges reward user engagement and add social proof to your profile and reviews. They're earned automatically based on your activity, or awarded by staff.

Where Badges Appear

  • Public profile page - All earned badges are displayed in a dedicated section
  • Review cards - Up to 3 badges appear next to your name on reviews you've written

Badge Tiers

Most badges have three tiers that unlock at increasing thresholds:

TierMeaning
BronzeGetting started - you've shown meaningful engagement
SilverActive contributor - you're a regular on the platform
GoldTop-tier - you're among the most active users

Badge Categories

Usage

BadgeBronzeSilverGold
Tool Collector - Bookmarked tools102550
Power User - Marked tools as "I use this"52050

Contribution

BadgeBronzeSilverGold
Curator - Submitted tools to the platform31025
Reviewer - Wrote approved reviews31025
Fixer - Reported issues that were resolved31025

Community

BadgeCriteria
Early AdopterCreated an account during the platform's early period
Profile CompleteFilled out bio, job role, interests, and at least one social link

Staff

BadgeCriteria
AidirectorOfficial platform staff member

How Badges Are Awarded

  • Automatic: A daily process checks all user activity and awards the highest qualifying tier for each badge. When you cross a threshold, the badge appears on your profile within 24 hours.
  • Manual: Staff can award badges directly for special recognition.
  • Tier upgrades: When you reach a higher tier, it replaces the previous one (e.g., Reviewer Bronze becomes Reviewer Silver).
  • Notifications: You'll receive an email when you earn a new badge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I lose a badge? Automatically awarded badges may be removed if your counts drop below the threshold (e.g., if you delete bookmarks). Manually awarded badges are never auto-revoked.

How often are badges updated? Badge eligibility is checked once per day.

Do badges affect tool ranking or search results? No. Badges are purely cosmetic and serve as social proof for your contributions.

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