Discord Badges

Discord Profile Badges Explained

See what every Discord profile badge means and how to get them

Discord Badges

Discord shows badges on user profiles to show subscriptions, roles, and achievements. Below are the main badges you may see and how they’re earned. Click any badge for more info and to download the icon.

Nitro & subscription

Nitro

User has an active Discord Nitro subscription.

How to get: Subscribe to Discord Nitro from User Settings → Subscriptions.

Nitro Basic

User has Discord Nitro Basic (lower-cost tier).

How to get: Subscribe to Nitro Basic in Discord.

Server Booster

User is boosting a server. Can show boost tier (1, 2, 3) and duration.

How to get: Boost any server with Nitro via the server’s Boost tab.

Partnership & verification

Partnered Server Owner

Owner of a Discord Partnered server.

How to get: Apply for and receive Discord Partnership for your server.

Verified Developer

Developer with a verified application (bot or app).

How to get: Verify your application in the Discord Developer Portal.

Certified Moderator

Completed Discord’s Certified Moderator program.

How to get: Pass the Certified Moderator exam and program.

Discord Employee

Works at Discord.

How to get: Employment at Discord.

HypeSquad

HypeSquad Bravery

Member of the HypeSquad Bravery house (green).

How to get: Take the HypeSquad test and get Bravery in User Settings → HypeSquad.

HypeSquad Brilliance

Member of the HypeSquad Brilliance house (blue).

How to get: Take the HypeSquad test and get Brilliance.

HypeSquad Balance

Member of the HypeSquad Balance house (yellow/orange).

How to get: Take the HypeSquad test and get Balance.

HypeSquad Events

Attended an official Discord HypeSquad event.

How to get: Attend a physical Discord event as a HypeSquad Events member.

Early support & activity

Early Supporter

Supported Discord early (e.g. early Nitro adopter).

How to get: Was an early Nitro or Discord supporter; no longer obtainable.

Early Verified Bot Developer

Verified a bot application early in Discord’s history.

How to get: Verified a bot in the early days; legacy badge.

Active Developer

Has a bot or app with recent activity in the last 90 days.

How to get: Use your application (slash commands, etc.) so it has recent activity; claim in Developer Portal.

Quests & Orbs

Completed a Quest

Earned by completing a Discord Quest (sponsored game or activity).

How to get: Accept and complete a Quest from User Settings → Gift Inventory, or from the Discover → Quests tab (e.g. stream a game for the required time).

Orbs Apprentice

Profile badge purchased with Discord Orbs in the Shop.

How to get: Earn Orbs by completing quests (Discover → Quests), then buy the Apprentice badge in Shop → Orbs Exclusives for 120 Orbs.

Moderation & contributions

Bug Hunter Level 1

Reported valid bugs to Discord and were accepted.

How to get: Report bugs through Discord’s Bug Bounty / report system and have them accepted.

Bug Hunter Level 2

Higher-level bug hunter recognition from Discord.

How to get: Multiple or high-impact accepted bug reports.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Discord profile badges list

Discord profile badges appear next to usernames and on profiles to show things like Nitro, Server Booster status, HypeSquad house, Verified Developer, and more. This page lists the main badges, what they mean, and how you can get them (when they’re still obtainable).

What are Discord profile badges?

Profile badges are small icons or labels that Discord shows on your profile or next to your name. They can indicate a Nitro or Nitro Basic subscription, that you boost a server, your HypeSquad house, that you’re a verified bot developer, a certified moderator, or other roles and achievements. Some badges are only available to partners, employees, or early supporters.

How do I get badges on Discord?

It depends on the badge. Nitro and Nitro Basic come from subscribing in User Settings. Server Booster is from boosting a server with Nitro. HypeSquad badges come from taking the HypeSquad test in User Settings. Verified Developer and Active Developer are from the Discord Developer Portal. Certified Moderator comes from completing Discord’s moderator program. Some badges (e.g. Early Supporter) are no longer obtainable.

More about this tool

This page is for information only. We are not affiliated with Discord. Badge names and requirements may change; check Discord’s official help and developer documentation for the latest information. If you want to view or download someone’s profile picture, use our PFP Viewer tool.