🛡️ Ultimate Discord Badge Knowledgebase & Digital Archive

Complete Badge Intelligence, Historical Archive, Obtainability Tracking & Verified Asset Collection

An open-source, evidence-backed knowledgebase, forensic changelog, and digital asset archive preserving the complete history, earning criteria, technical bitfield flags, and high-fidelity vector artwork for every known Discord badge, progression tier, server indicator, and collectible flair.

🌐 Interactive Web App & Profile Simulator: https://impreseo.github.io/discord-badge-database/

2. Independent Community Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: This repository and digital archive is an independent, community-driven research and documentation project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Discord Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.

"Discord", "Discord Nitro", "HypeSquad", "Wumpus", and all related logos, icons, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the intellectual property of Discord Inc. All artwork and asset references are cataloged under fair-use commentary, historical documentation, and archival educational purposes. Discord Inc. retains absolute discretion over badge issuance, revocations, and program eligibility.

3. Knowledgebase Metadata & Verification Date

Dataset Version: 2.4.0-master
Schema Specification: data/schema.json (JSON Schema Draft 2020-12 compliant)
Last Crawled & Verified: October 18, 2026
Cataloged Unique Badges & Tags: 175
Historical Milestones Documented: 24
Primary Foundational Repositories Cross-Referenced:
- PandaDevOfficial/badges-discord
- mezotv/discord-badges

4. Table of Contents

Project Title, Purpose, and Scope
Independent Community Disclaimer
Knowledgebase Metadata & Verification Date
Table of Contents
Quick Navigation by Badge Category
Badge Status Legend & Classification Definitions
Summary Statistics & Distribution
Master Badge Index
Current & Obtainable Badges
Conditionally Obtainable Badges
Limited-Time Badges & Active Deadlines
Unobtainable & Retired Badges
Legacy & Historically Awarded Badges
Experimental & Beta Badges
Officially Announced Upcoming Badges
Unconfirmed Reports & Speculative Concepts
Full Progression Tier Tables
Historical Badge Changes & Chronological Timeline
Before-and-After Artwork Comparisons
Server Badge & Tag Icon Catalog
Bot & Application Badge Catalog
Nitro & Subscription Milestones
Event-Exclusive & Rare Collectible Catalog
Asset Directory & Format Guide
Verified Badge Earning Instructions
Source References for Every Badge
Known Gaps, Conflicting Reports, and Limitations
Update Methodology & Contribution Guidelines
Licensing & Attribution
Final Disclaimer Regarding Discord's Authority

5. Quick Navigation by Badge Category

Category	Description	Cataloged Count	Deep Dive Link
User & Account	Staff, Partners, HypeSquad, Bug Hunters, Developers, Identity	13	View Section
Nitro & Subscription	Subscriber indicators and 8-tier continuous gemstone milestones	10	View Section
Server Boosting	9-tier evolving streak badges from 1 Month to 2+ Years	9	View Section
Bot & Applications	Slash commands, AutoMod adoption, In-App Purchases	3	View Section
Server Badges & Tags	Verification, Partnership, Boost levels, 41 Guild Clan tags	59	View Section
Activity Progression	10-tier Account Age, Game Time, Variety, Streaming, Gifting	46	View Section
Events & Collectibles	Quests, April Fools Lootboxes, Snowsgiving, Tournaments	5	View Section
Retired & Legacy	Discontinued programs, exam alumni, vintage graphics	19	View Section
Special Flairs	Official, System, Bot/App, Beta, Clyde AI, OP flairs	10	View Section
Experimental	Active client canary tests, desktop orb experiments	1	View Section

6. Badge Status Legend & Classification Definitions

Every badge in this dataset is assigned a single strict obtainability status:

obtainable: Active & Earnable — Available to any registered user or server meeting open requirements without special invite or paid program gates.
conditionally_obtainable: Restricted Active — Obtainable only if specific criteria are sustained (e.g. maintaining a developer app, owning an existing partnered server, or holding a paid subscription).
limited_time: Time-Bounded Window — Obtainable solely during an active, announced promotional or quest window with a documented expiration.
retired: Permanently Closed — The earning mechanism has ceased permanently. Existing holders retain the badge on their profile cards, but zero new badges will ever be issued.
historical_only: Past Era Collectible — Linked to an archival platform event or concluded trial. Cannot be acquired today.
staff_or_internal_only: Privileged Internal — Strictly restricted to Discord employees, corporate testing harnesses, or internal staff servers.
experimental: Staged Rollout / Beta — Observed in client source code or A/B testing pools; not globally available to general users.
announced_upcoming: Officially Confirmed Upcoming — Announced via official Discord channels or blog posts for a scheduled release.
unconfirmed: Preliminary Observation — Documented by community reports without definitive official corroboration.
unknown: Indeterminate — Data insufficient to definitively classify current obtainability.

7. Summary Statistics

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TOTAL CATALOGED BADGE RECORDS        : 175
TOTAL ASSET FILES ON DISK            : 179
DISCORD API BITWISE FLAGGED BADGES   : 19
DOCUMENTED HISTORICAL TIMELINE EVENTS : 24
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DISTRIBUTION BY OBTAINABILITY STATUS:
  • Obtainable               : 65
  • Experimental             : 41
  • Conditionally Obtainable : 26
  • Historical Only          : 23
  • Retired                  : 15
  • Staff / Internal Only    : 4
  • Limited Time             : 1
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8. Master Badge Index

A quick-lookup alphabetical and categorized table for every primary user, bot, and system badge:

Icon	Badge Name	Category	Status	Bitwise Flag	Verification

(Table continues across dedicated category catalogs below)

9. Current & Obtainable Badges

Badges that eligible users, server owners, or bot creators can currently acquire:

General User Badges

Name	Earning Method	API Flag
HypeSquad Bravery	Take the in-app quiz in User Settings > HypeSquad on Desktop/Web. Free and instant.	`64` (`1<<6`)
HypeSquad Brilliance	Complete the 5-question personality assessment matching Brilliance traits. Free and instant.	`128` (`1<<7`)
HypeSquad Balance	Complete the 5-question personality assessment matching Balance traits. Free and instant.	`256` (`1<<8`)
Discord Nitro	Subscribe to Discord Nitro ($9.99/mo). Evolves with subscription duration.	—
Discord Nitro Basic	Subscribe to Discord Nitro Basic ($2.99/mo).	—
Server Booster	Boost any Discord server. Badge evolves from 1 Month through 2+ Years.	—

10. Conditionally Obtainable Badges

Badges that require maintaining strict ongoing conditions, ownership, or invitation:

Name	Eligibility Conditions & Maintenance Rules	API Flag
Active Developer	Own an app that executed at least 1 global application command in the last 30 days. Must be claimed in Developer Portal. Lapses after 60 days without command traffic.	`4194304` (`1<<22`)
Partnered Server Owner	Own a server accepted into the Discord Partner Program. If ownership is transferred, the badge dynamically moves to the new owner. Direct new applications paused.	`2` (`1<<1`)
Bug Hunter (Tier 1)	Active membership in Discord Testers community; submit approved, reproducible bug reports.	`8` (`1<<3`)
Bug Hunter (Tier 2)	Top-tier bug triage and critical security/regression discoveries in Discord Testers.	`16384` (`1<<14`)
HypeSquad Events Coordinator	Formerly accepted event coordinators hosting offline conventions. New applications paused.	`4` (`1<<2`)

11. Limited-Time Badges & Active Deadlines

Badges distributed during promotional gaming campaigns and rotating events:

Badge	Name	Campaign Description & Rules	Availability Window
	Discord Quest Badge	Stream a featured partner game (e.g. Fortnite, Valorant, Genshin Impact) to a voice channel for 15+ minutes while enrolled in the active Quest in User Settings > Gift Inventory.	Rotating weekly campaigns

12. Unobtainable & Retired Badges

Permanently retired badges preserved for existing holders:

Name	Retirement Date	Cutoff & Historical Requirement	API Flag
Early Supporter	2018-10-10 (7:20 PM PDT)	Completed a paid Nitro purchase before Discord split Nitro into multiple tiers.	`512` (`1<<9`)
Early Verified Bot Developer	2020-08-19	Owned an identity-verified bot in 75+ servers prior to August 19, 2020.	`131072` (`1<<17`)
Moderator Programs Alumni	2022-12-01	Passed the Discord Certified Moderator Academy exam and served in the DMC before program archival.	`262144` (`1<<18`)

13. Legacy & Historically Awarded Badges

Special historical occurrences, transition collectibles, and rare event artifacts:

Name	Historical Context	Documented Event
Originally Known As	Awarded during the May 2023 username migration; hovers over user cards to show original `#1234` discriminator tag.	May-Dec 2023 Migration
Golden Animated HypeSquad Balance	Awarded to House of Balance after winning the Snowsgiving 2019 charity fundraiser. Only animated user badge in Discord history (Dec 2019 - Feb 2020).	Snowsgiving 2019
King of the Hat Balance	Collaborative crown-adorned badge held by Balance members during February 2019 tournament promotion.	Feb 2019 Collaboration
Discord Lootbox Clown	Unlocked by collecting all 9 parody cosmetics in the April Fools 2024 Lootbox simulator.	April 1-8, 2024

14. Experimental & Beta Badges

Features and badge families actively observed in canary testing, staged rollouts, or limited experimentation:

Profile Badges 101 Activity Families: Four 10-tier evolving families (Account Age, Game Time, Game Variety, Streaming) currently deployed to selective user cohorts.
Discord Desktop Orb (assets/orb.svg): Interactive desktop power asset observed in client build experiments.
Guild Clan Tags (41 unique icons): Clan tag system for gaming communities, expanding across server boost tiers.

15. Officially Announced Upcoming Badges

Strict Verification Status: As of October 2026, Discord has not officially published dates or artwork for unreleased profile badges outside of the ongoing progression test cohorts. Speculative or fan-created badge concepts are segregated to Section 16.

16. Unconfirmed Reports & Speculative Concepts

To maintain rigorous digital archive standards:

Unused asset strings or internal staging flags in client builds are not classified as confirmed badges until officially deployed.
Third-party concepts (e.g. rumored server level 4 badges, custom color house badges) remain strictly unconfirmed unless corroborated by official Discord API endpoints.

17. Full Progression Tier Tables

A. Account Age Milestones (10 Tiers)

Tier	Title	Milestone Threshold
1	Seed	1 Year on Discord
2	Sprout	2 Years on Discord
3	Bud	3 Years on Discord
4	Sapling	4 Years on Discord
5	Blossom	5 Years on Discord
6	Redwood	6 Years on Discord
7	Sequoia	7 Years on Discord
8	Bristlecone	8 Years on Discord
9	Primordial	9 Years on Discord
10	Stromatolite	10+ Years on Discord

B. Game Time Milestones (10 Tiers)

Tier	Title	Milestone Threshold
1	Casual	5 Hours detected gameplay
2	Recreational	20 Hours detected gameplay
3	Committed	50 Hours detected gameplay
4	Dedicated	100 Hours detected gameplay
5	Devoted	250 Hours detected gameplay
6	Seasoned	500 Hours detected gameplay
7	Serious	1,000 Hours detected gameplay
8	Ironclad	2,500 Hours detected gameplay
9	Unshakeable	5,000 Hours detected gameplay
10	Eternal	10,000+ Hours detected gameplay

C. Game Variety Milestones (10 Tiers)

Tier	Title	Unique Games Detected
1	Sampler	2 Distinct Games
2	Dabbler	5 Distinct Games
3	Explorer	10 Distinct Games
4	Enthusiast	20 Distinct Games
5	Adventurer	35 Distinct Games
6	Voyager	50 Distinct Games
7	Ranger	75 Distinct Games
8	Polymath	100 Distinct Games
9	Maverick	150 Distinct Games
10	Universalist	200+ Distinct Games

D. Streaming Milestones (10 Tiers)

Tier	Title	Total Broadcast Streams
1	Newcomer	1 Stream Session
2	Fledgling	5 Stream Sessions
3	Breakout	15 Stream Sessions
4	Standout	30 Stream Sessions
5	Sensation	50 Stream Sessions
6	Star	100 Stream Sessions
7	Headliner	200 Stream Sessions
8	Trendsetter	350 Stream Sessions
9	Visionary	500 Stream Sessions
10	Phenomenon	1,000+ Stream Sessions

E. Gifting Milestones (6 Tiers)

Tier	Title	Gifts Sent Requirement
1	Patron	Send 1 Shop / Wishlist Gift
2	Champion	Send 2 Shop / Wishlist Gifts
3	Luminary	Send 3 Shop / Wishlist Gifts
4	Icon	Send 6 Shop / Wishlist Gifts
5	Hero	Send 10 Shop / Wishlist Gifts
6	Legend	Send 20+ Shop / Wishlist Gifts

18. Historical Badge Changes & Chronological Timeline

A chronological record of badge introductions, programmatic closures, renames, and major design revisions:

Date	Event Type	Affected Badge	Summary of Platform Event

| 2015-05-13 | launch | Discord Platform Launch & Discord Staff Badge Established | Discord launched publicly. Internal staff members and founders receive the Discord Staff employee badge (Flag 1<<0). | | 2016-10-11 | launch | Discord Partner Program Introduced | Discord launched the Partner Program to reward vibrant communities and content creators with custom VIP voice servers, partner hoodies, and the Partner profile badge (Flag 1<<1). | | 2017-01-23 | launch | Discord Nitro Subscription Launched | Discord introduced the Nitro subscription ($4.99/mo at launch) with custom emoji everywhere, screen sharing, and the Discord Nitro subscriber badge. | | 2018-03-01 | launch | HypeSquad Events Coordinator Badge Formalized | Discord split the HypeSquad program to establish the HypeSquad Events tier (Flag 1<<2) for offline convention and tournament organizers. | | 2018-07-25 | launch | HypeSquad Houses & Personality Quiz Rollout | Discord launched the in-app HypeSquad personality aptitude test, dividing millions of community members into Bravery (Flag 1<<6), Brilliance (Flag 1<<7), and Balance (Flag 1<<8). | | 2018-10-10 | retirement | Discord Nitro Tiers Split & Early Supporter Cutoff | Discord introduced Nitro ($9.99/mo) and Nitro Classic ($4.99/mo). Accounts with an active subscription before 7:20 PM PDT permanently received the Early Supporter badge (Flag 1<<9). | | 2019-02-01 | event_collab | King of the Hat Collaboration Badge | A temporary crown-adorned HypeSquad Balance badge was awarded during the launch of King of the Hat on Discord Store. | | 2019-06-04 | launch | Server Boosting & Progressive Evolving Streak Badges Introduced | Discord unveiled Server Boosting along with the 9-tier evolving streak badge family on user profile cards. | | 2019-12-15 | event_award | Snowsgiving 2019 Golden Animated Balance Badge | House of Balance won the charity competition. For approximately 7 weeks (until Feb 3, 2020), Balance badges were rendered in glistening animated gold. | | 2020-04-01 | launch | Bot Verification Program & Developer Badge Introduced | Discord launched formal bot identity verification at 75+ servers, introducing the Verified Bot Developer badge. | | 2020-08-19 | rename_and_closure | Verified Bot Developer Converted to 'Early Verified Bot Developer' | Applications for developer profile badges ceased; the badge was renamed to 'Early Verified Bot Developer' and permanently retired for new developers. | | 2020-06-01 | launch | Discord Certified Moderator Exam & Program Launched | Discord launched the Moderator Academy and Certified Moderator badge (Flag 1<<18) for qualified community moderators. | | 2021-03-24 | launch | Application Commands (Slash Commands) Badge | Discord launched the 'Supports Commands' badge for bots adopting modern slash command APIs (Application Flag 1<<19). | | 2022-05-31 | redesign | Discord Partner Badge Modern Vector Redesign | Replaced the legacy circular shield artwork with modern geometric vector partner insignia. | | 2022-10-20 | launch | Discord Nitro Basic Introduced | Nitro Basic was rolled out at $2.99/mo, introducing a discrete badge icon. | | 2022-11-09 | launch | Active Developer Badge Introduced | Discord unveiled the Active Developer badge (Flag 1<<22) to recognize developers with active global command traffic in the past 30 days. | | 2022-12-01 | rename_and_closure | Moderator Programs Restructure & Alumni Rebrand | The Certified Moderator exam concluded; the badge was rebranded to 'Moderator Programs Alumni' and retired for new applicants. | | 2023-05-03 | migration | New Username System & Legacy Discriminator Badge | Discord transitioned from Username#1234 to unique @handles, introducing the interactive 'Originally known as' badge for legacy users. | | 2023-10-05 | program_pause | Discord Partner Program Applications Paused | Discord temporarily suspended partner applications for system redesign, making Partner badges conditionally obtainable only via server ownership transfer. | | 2024-04-01 | event_award | April Fools 2024 Lootbox Simulation Event | Discord launched the Lootbox simulator event; users who unlocked all 9 parody cosmetics received the permanent Lootbox badge. | | 2024-04-10 | experiment | Profile Badges 101 Progression Families Experiment | Discord began A/B testing progressive 10-tier badge families for Account Age, Game Time, Game Variety, and Live Streaming. | | 2024-04-17 | rename | Bot Tags Renamed to 'APP' | Discord rebranded user interface flair from 'BOT' to 'APP' across all verified and unverified applications. | | 2024-05-15 | launch | Discord Shop Gifting Milestone Badges | Introduced the 6-tier Gifting badge progression (Patron to Legend) rewarding users who send Shop gifts and Wishlist purchases. | | 2024-09-01 | redesign | Discord Nitro Subscriber & Tenure Milestones Overhaul | Discord overhauled Nitro subscriber artwork and launched the refined 8-tier gemstone tenure progression up to Opal (6+ years). |

19. Before-and-After Artwork Comparisons

Significant visual redesigns documented in the digital archive:

Badge	Historical / Before Design	Modern / After Design	Notes
Discord Partner			Replaced raster circular shield with geometric vector star on May 31, 2022.
Moderator Programs			Rebranded from Certified Moderator to Alumni on December 1, 2022.
Discord Nitro			Updated classic rocket saucer silhouette into modern sleek badge geometry in late 2024.
Bot Tag			Rebranded platform UI label from 'BOT' to 'APP' on April 17, 2024.

20. Server Badge & Tag Icon Catalog

Server Header Indicators

Badge	Appearance	Purpose
Partnered Server		Displayed on Partnered guild headers
Verified Server		Displayed on verified game studio / brand server headers
Staff Server		Reserved for official corporate Discord servers
Community Server		Displayed when Community features are enabled
Discoverable Server		Displayed when Server Discovery is enabled
Server Owner Crown		Displayed next to designated guild owner in roster
I'm New Here		Waving hand for 7 days upon joining community servers

Guild Clan Tag Icons (41 Verified SVGs)

Guild clan tag icons provide customizable emblems displayed beside server tags:

Free Clan Icons (IDs 12–21): Available for any community server enabling Server Tags.
Customizable Badge Pack Icons (IDs 22–41): Unlocked at Boost Level 3 or via standalone badge pack purchases.
Legacy Experiment Icons (IDs 1–11): Alpha trial designs preserved in the archive.

21. Bot & Application Badge Catalog

Badge	Icon	Requirements & API Verification
Supports Commands		Granted to applications registering global or guild slash commands. Application Flag: `524288` (`1<<19`).
Uses AutoMod		Granted to security apps actively maintaining >= 100 AutoMod rules. Application Flag: `16777216` (`1<<24`).
App Premium		Granted to apps with active in-app purchase subscriptions in the guild.

22. Nitro & Subscription Milestones

Nitro Tenure Badges (8 Gemstone Milestones)

Continuous Nitro subscription unlocks evolving milestone badges on user profiles:

Bronze: 1 Month ()
Silver: 3 Months ()
Gold: 6 Months ()
Platinum: 12 Months / 1 Year ()
Diamond: 24 Months / 2 Years ()
Emerald: 36 Months / 3 Years ()
Ruby: 60 Months / 5 Years ()
Opal: 72+ Months / 6+ Years ()

Server Boosting Badges (9 Streak Tiers)

Level 1: 1 Month ()
Level 2: 2 Months ()
Level 3: 3 Months ()
Level 4: 6 Months ()
Level 5: 9 Months ()
Level 6: 12 Months / 1 Year ()
Level 7: 15 Months ()
Level 8: 18 Months ()
Level 9: 24+ Months / 2 Years ()

23. Event-Exclusive & Rare Collectible Catalog

Discord Quests: Completing designated streaming tasks for featured gaming partners.
Snowsgiving Charity Badges: Commemorating seasonal holiday charity fundraisers.
King of the Hat: Discord's first verified game store cross-promotional house badge.
April Fools 2024 Lootboxes: Unlocking the complete set of parody loot box cosmetics.

24. Asset Directory & Format Guide

The repository archive organizes all verified badge artwork as pristine SVGs and lossless PNGs:

assets/
├── account-age/      # 10 vector SVG badges (seed to stromatolite)
├── boosts/           # 9 vector SVG badges (1 month to 24+ months)
├── fame/             # 4 historical showcase PNGs (Spongetext, Sapphire, Wumpus)
├── game-time/        # 10 vector SVG badges (casual to eternal)
├── game-variety/     # 10 vector SVG badges (sampler to universalist)
├── gifting/          # 6 high-res PNG badges (patron to legend)
├── guilds/           # 41 vector SVG clan tag icons
├── server/           # 17 vector SVG server badges and boost level indicators
├── special/          # 12 vector SVG flairs and system tags
├── streaming/        # 10 vector SVG badges (newcomer to phenomenon)
├── subscriptions/    # 24 vector SVG and raster tenure badges
└── [root assets]     # Core user profile SVG badges

Run python3 scripts/check_assets.py to verify SHA-256 integrity and generate data/asset_manifest.json.

25. Verified Badge Earning Instructions

For complete step-by-step verified procedures to earn currently obtainable badges without violating Discord Terms of Service:

HypeSquad Houses: Go to Desktop/Web Client > User Settings > HypeSquad > Join HypeSquad. Answer 5 questions.
Active Developer: Register an app at discord.com/developers/applications, register a slash command, execute it in a server, and claim the badge at discord.com/developers/active-developer.
Discord Nitro & Boosting: Subscribe or boost servers in User Settings.

Warning: Circumventing verification, abusing token automation, buying accounts, or attempting unauthorized API badge injection violates Discord Terms of Service and results in permanent account termination.

26. Source References for Every Badge

All claims in this knowledgebase are cataloged with strict provenance in data/sources.json.

Tier 1 (Official): Discord Support, Discord Developer Documentation, Official Blog.
Tier 2 (Technical): Public client source maps, API bitfield definitions, verifiable asset endpoints.
Tier 3 (Community): Historical repositories including mezotv/discord-badges and PandaDevOfficial/badges-discord.

27. Known Gaps, Conflicting Reports, and Limitations

Profile Badges 101 Rollout Scope: Discord began A/B testing progressive milestone badges in selective cohorts; global general availability rollout cadence is controlled server-side.
Partner Applications: Discord temporarily paused the public partnership application form in October 2023. Badges remain active for existing partner owners and can be transferred with guild ownership.

28. Update Methodology & Contribution Guidelines

We welcome community pull requests and evidence submissions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed instructions on:

Submitting verified badge evidence.
Running the automated validation suite (python3 scripts/validate_data.py).
Running the asset checker (python3 scripts/check_assets.py).
Regenerating documentation (python3 scripts/generate_readme.py).

29. Licensing & Attribution

Database and Documentation: Released under the MIT License.
Artwork & Logos: All Discord trademarks, icons, and brand graphics belong exclusively to Discord Inc. and are archived strictly for non-commercial reference and educational analysis.
Attribution: Special acknowledgment to community curators Dominik K. (mezotv) and PandaDevOfficial for foundational asset archives.

30. Final Disclaimer Regarding Discord's Authority

Discord Inc. maintains exclusive and final authority over all account flags, badge awards, program eligibility, and badge revocations. Badges cannot be purchased from third parties, and this knowledgebase does not sell, generate, or modify badges.

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