Collecting things that are important to us is a habit we’re naturally born with! Did you know that the “Psychology of collecting” is actually an entire field of study?
You can also collect things in Discord - profile badges! Below you’ll find the lowdown on every single profile badge you’ll see. Some are easily obtainable, while some take more dedication.
Common Profile Badges
Discord Nitro Badge
Someone with this badge subscribes to Discord Nitro! You’ll probably see them spamming their custom emoji they made and saying its name out loud as if it were a real word and showing off their animated profile icon from their favorite anime. (We know who you are.)
Both Nitro and Nitro Classic members will get the same badge. Hover over their badge and you’ll see how long they’ve been a Nitro member!
Server Booster Badge
This user directly supports one of their favorite servers! In the server they’ve boosted, they also get a Boosting icon next to their name. Hover over the badge and you’ll see how long they’ve boosted servers.
Unique to this badge: It’s got an evolving design that changes its look the longer you have it. You can learn more about Server Boosting at our Boosting Help Article.
HypeSquad House Badges
Long ago, a great evil spirit emerged from its slumber and ravaged the land. In humanity’s time of need, three heroes emerged from the light and defeated the evil spirits. Humanity was so hyped that nowadays, these heroes are honored through the HypeSquad Houses program.
Take the quick five-question personality test on the desktop or web app and see for yourself if you’re meant for the House of Bravery, Brilliance or Balance! You can learn more about HypeSquad Houses here.
Rare Badges
HypeSquad Events Badge
Walking around the real world with an exclusive “Discord HypeSquad” shirt, the HypeSquad Events badge is for HypeSquad Event Attendees & who attend local conventions in the name of HypeSquad. Event Coordinators run the events themselves, such as a university club or LAN event.
Do you attend any conventions you'd love to rep Discord app with a dope free shirt, or do you run a local event or on-campus club that could use some free swag? Apply for HypeSquad Events at discord.com/hypesquad!
Bug Hunter Badge
Through a healthy balance of passion, curiosity and commitment one might find themselves ready to receive the fabled Bug Hunter badge. Current badge recipients are members of the Discord Testers community server that have proven their mettle in the struggle to unearth bugs and preserve a quality Discord experience for all.
Learn more about how to submit bugs and the Discord Testers community here.
Active Developer Badge
Those delightful apps in your server were crafted with love by our incredible developer community. They may be helping you and your server automate tasks, play games, get to know each other better, or create your most treasured memes. App developers who are actively bringing more joy to your Discord experience may have an Active Developer badge on their profiles.
If you're an active app developer on Discord, find out more on how you can grab your badge here.
Legendary Badges
Partnered Server Owner Badge
Designed for active and engaged communities, the Partner Program distinguishes the best servers out there. This badge is given to owners of thriving communities and creators that show an authentic enthusiasm for Discord.
Get rewarded for creating an engaged community with our Partner Program. Check it out at discord.com/partners!
As part of the Discord Partner Program, this badge gives a 100% discount on your Nitro subscription.
Mythic Badges
Discord Staff Badge
That app you’re looking at their profile on? Yeah, they made it.
Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area, this person spends most of their week at Discord HQ, thinking of the next best thing to add improve your Discord experience and dreaming of when the office is going to get a soft-serve machine. (When are we getting that soft-serve machine, btw?)
Legacy Badges
Long ago, we granted the Certified Discord Moderator badge to those who were part of our moderation programs. These individuals would receive this badge to show they've mastered the Moderator Academy courses and were active participants in our moderator program ecosystem.
The badge has since evolved into the Moderator Program Alumni badge, as a way to thank everyone that was a part of our moderator ecosystem before Thursday, December 1st, 2022. This badge can no longer be obtained! If you'd like to learn more about moderating on Discord, you can check out our Safety Center's Moderation page.
Early Supporter Badge
Back in ye olde days, before there were two styles of Discord Nitro, there was simply a $5 version of Nitro. After the $10 tier of Nitro was introduced, we granted the Early Supporter badge to anyone who supported us in the early years of Discord as a thank you gift!
Anyone who purchased Nitro at any point before Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 received this badge. This badge can no longer be obtained! More details about this legacy profile badge can be seen at the Legacy Nitro Classic FAQ.