All Discord Badges Explained: Meanings Rarity and How to Get Them

A badge can reveal something about an account’s subscription or programme history. It does not prove that the account is secure or that the current user earned the badge personally or that the profile has never changed hands.

Discord Badges List: Status Meaning and Availability

The status labels in this guide mean:

• Obtainable: Currently available to eligible users
• Restricted: Limited to a defined group or programme
• Experimental: Being tested with selected users
• Legacy: Still visible on eligible profiles but no longer earnable
• Removed: No longer obtainable or displayed

Accuracy note: Discord changes badge availability and eligibility rules over time. This guide was last checked against Discord’s official Help Centre on 29 August 2026. Discord states that profile badges cannot be transferred to another account.

What Are Discord Badges?

Discord profile badges are icons displayed in the badge area of a user’s profile. They provide a quick visual indication of a subscription or platform role or achievement or past programme membership.

A badge may communicate that someone:

• Has an eligible Nitro subscription
• Is actively boosting a server
• Completed a Discord Quest
• Participated in Discord Testers
• Works for Discord
• Joined an older community programme
• Took part in a limited event
• Retained an eligible legacy username

That information has limits. A badge does not independently prove that the person controlling the account today originally earned it.

It also does not prove that the account is trustworthy. An Early Supporter badge can confirm that the account qualified historically. It cannot confirm who currently controls the original email or phone number or recovery methods.

Discord describes profile badges as items that stay attached to the profile on which they appear. They cannot be moved to another account.

Someone discovering Discord badges may also be setting up the platform for the first time. Our guide on how to create a Discord account explains the initial setup while helping new users keep control of their original email and account details.

Discord Badges You Can Still Get

The word obtainable needs context. Some badges are available to users who meet a clear requirement. Others depend on an invitation or limited activity or regional availability or substantial community contribution.

Discord Nitro Badge

The Nitro badge appears on eligible accounts with Discord Nitro or Nitro Basic or certain historical Nitro subscription types.

Hovering over the badge can show when the subscription began. This makes it useful for displaying an uninterrupted subscription history. The date should not be treated as the creation date of the account.

The badge indicates subscription eligibility. It does not prove:

• The subscription will continue
• The payment method belongs to the current user
• The account has never been compromised
• The user is officially affiliated with Discord

The badge may disappear when the account no longer has an eligible Nitro subscription.

Server Booster Badge

The Server Booster badge appears when a user actively supports a Discord server through Server Boosting.

Its design develops as the user maintains an uninterrupted boosting streak. Hovering over the badge can show how long the user has boosted servers.

Discord bases the displayed badge on the user’s longest active boost streak. Boosting several servers does not combine their durations into one longer total.

If the user stops boosting every server the streak and badge level can reset. Restarting later may return the badge to its first stage rather than restoring the previous design.

Discord Quests Badge

Discord Quests are promotional activities connected to eligible games or experiences. They may ask a user to play a game or stream gameplay or complete another specified action.

Completing an eligible Quest can add the Discord Quests badge to the profile.

Availability may depend on:

• The user’s country
• Device or operating system
• Game ownership
• Promotion dates
• Account eligibility
• The activity required by the advertiser

Completing one Quest does not mean every future campaign will offer the same badge or reward.

Discord currently says the Quests badge cannot be manually removed although this control may change later.

Discord Orbs Badge

The Orbs badge is a profile badge purchased through Discord’s Orbs shop.

Orbs are connected to Discord’s Quest and reward ecosystem. This badge differs from a role based badge such as Staff or an achievement based on long term testing contributions.

Discord currently states that the Orbs badge cannot be removed once it has been acquired. Users who frequently change their profile appearance should consider that before adding it.

Legacy Username Badge

The Legacy Username badge shows that an eligible user retained an older username and discriminator identity after Discord moved to its newer username system.

This badge reflects account history rather than a subscription or current achievement.

Eligible users may be able to hide it.

Desktop or browser

1. Open User Settings.
2. Select Profiles.
3. Find the Legacy Username Badge option.
4. Turn the badge off.

Mobile

1. Open the You section.
2. Select Edit Profile.
3. Find the Legacy Username Badge option.
4. Disable it.

Some users may not see the desktop toggle and may need to change the setting on mobile.

The badge may indicate historical username eligibility. It does not prove that the account has always had the same owner.

Bug Hunter Badge

The Bug Hunter badge recognises significant contributions from members of the Discord Testers community.

This is not a badge earned by submitting one routine support ticket. Bug reports sent through the standard Support Portal do not normally count towards badge eligibility.

Users interested in earning it need to participate actively in Discord Testers and contribute at a level recognised by the programme. A Golden Bug Hunter variant exists for users who reach a higher contribution level.

Discord controls the contribution standards. No outside guide can provide a guaranteed checklist that results in the badge.

Restricted and Experimental Discord Badges

Discord Staff Badge

The Discord Staff badge identifies people who work for Discord.

It cannot be obtained through Nitro or Server Boosting or community moderation or bot development or ownership of a large server. Employment is the qualifying relationship.

The badge can help distinguish an official employee profile from an ordinary user claiming to represent Discord. Even then it is not a reason to share sensitive information.

A legitimate Discord employee should never need:

• Your password
• An authentication token
• MFA backup codes
• A single use login code
• Control of your email inbox
• Payment outside Discord’s supported systems

Discord places the Staff badge in its Mythic Badges category. That is an official category label rather than a published numerical rarity measurement.

Gifting Badge Experiment

Discord currently describes the Gifting badge as an experiment available to selected users.

For eligible accounts previous Nitro and Shop gifts may count towards the badge. Its design can level up as the user sends more qualifying gifts.

Because this is an experiment:

• Not every user will see it
• Eligibility can change
• Level requirements may change
• Discord may revise or end the feature
• Long term availability should not be assumed

The badge should not be advertised as something every user can unlock by sending a fixed number of gifts.

Account Age Badge Experiment

Discord currently lists the Account Age badge as an experiment available only to a small number of desktop users.

Discord has not published full earning or eligibility rules for this experiment in its Profile Badges guide. Broader availability should not be assumed.

Streaming Badge Experiment

Discord currently lists the Streaming badge as an experiment available only to a small number of desktop users.

Discord has not published full earning or eligibility rules for this experiment in its Profile Badges guide. It should not be presented as generally obtainable.

Game Time Badge Experiment

Discord currently lists the Game Time badge as an experiment available only to a small number of desktop users.

Discord has not published full earning or eligibility rules for this experiment in its Profile Badges guide.

Game Variety Badge Experiment

Discord currently lists the Game Variety badge as an experiment available only to a small number of desktop users.

Discord has not published full earning or eligibility rules for this experiment in its Profile Badges guide. Broader availability should not be assumed.

Legacy Discord Badges

A legacy badge remains visible on eligible accounts but can no longer be earned through its original programme or event.

Legacy does not mean removed. The badge may still appear for users who qualified while the programme was active.

HypeSquad Events Badge

The HypeSquad Events badge was awarded to users who represented HypeSquad at community events.

Eligible activities included organising or supporting university clubs and LAN gatherings and other community events. The badge is no longer obtainable.

HypeSquad House Badges

The three HypeSquad Houses were:

• Bravery
• Brilliance
• Balance

Users previously took a personality style quiz inside Discord and were placed into one of the houses.

That quiz is no longer available. Any guide telling readers to open User Settings and complete the HypeSquad quiz is outdated.

Existing eligible users may retain their House badge. Discord also states that it is not currently possible to remove it from the profile.

Moderator Program Alumni Badge

Discord previously awarded a Certified Discord Moderator badge to eligible members of its moderator programmes.

The badge later evolved into the Moderator Program Alumni badge. It recognises users who participated in Discord’s moderator ecosystem before 1 December 2022.

It can no longer be obtained. Completing unrelated moderation training or running a community today does not unlock it.

Early Supporter Badge

The Early Supporter badge was awarded to users who purchased Nitro before 10 October 2018.

Starting Nitro now will not unlock it. Upgrading from Nitro Basic or maintaining a long subscription streak will not create a new Early Supporter badge either.

The badge reflects historical eligibility. It does not verify the current owner of the account or guarantee that its subscription history remained uninterrupted.

Partnered Server Owner Badge

The Partnered Server Owner badge was historically awarded to qualifying owners of communities accepted into Discord’s Partner Programme.

Discord now lists the badge as no longer obtainable. Owning a large server or operating a popular online community does not automatically unlock it.

Last Meadow Online Badge

The Last Meadow Online badge was available during a limited event from 1 April to 7 April 2026.

Eligible users could play Last Meadow Online during the event to earn the badge. Hovering over it may display the player’s in game level progression.

The event has ended and the badge can no longer be newly obtained.

Removed Discord Badges

A removed badge differs from a legacy badge. A legacy badge may remain visible for users who earned it. A removed badge is no longer available and may also have disappeared from profiles that previously displayed it.

Active Developer Badge

Removed on 5 December 2025: Discord decommissioned the Active Developer badge. It can no longer be earned and badges previously displayed on profiles were removed.

Older guides commonly tell users to:

• Create or maintain an application
• Run a slash command
• Select a Community Server
• Claim the badge through the Developer Portal
• Perform activity every 30 days

Those steps are obsolete.

Discord said the programme generated substantial support issues while providing limited benefit to developers. It may explore other forms of developer recognition instead.

The Active Developer badge should not appear in a list of current or rare or obtainable badges.

Historical screenshots may also show old application icons or developer markers beside Discord profiles. Do not classify one as a removed profile badge unless reliable documentation confirms its name and purpose and whether users could earn it and whether Discord later removed it.

Discord Profile Badges vs Bot and App Badges

Not every icon visible in Discord is a user profile badge.

A verified bot icon does not mean the person who invited the bot is a Discord employee. A server role icon also has no meaning outside that individual community.

This distinction matters when readers search for all Discord badges. Profile badges and application labels and server roles and cosmetic items serve different purposes.

Is There an Official Rarest Discord Badge?

Discord does not publish numerical ownership figures or an official rarity ranking for profile badges.

The Staff badge is restricted to employees. Bug Hunter badges require substantial contribution through Discord Testers. Legacy badges cannot be newly earned. These qualities can make the badges uncommon but they do not provide enough evidence to name one as statistically the rarest.

It helps to separate four ideas:

• Restricted: Only available to a defined group
• Legacy: No longer obtainable but still visible for eligible users
• Removed: No longer available or displayed
• Community perceived rarity: Based on user opinion rather than official data

A badge can also appear rare because users hide profile details through privacy settings.

Claims that one badge is the rarest badge in Discord should be treated cautiously unless Discord publishes reliable account totals.

How Discord Badge Visibility Works

To view another user’s badges:

1. Open the user’s profile.
2. Expand the full profile when the option is available.
3. Look for the badge section.
4. Hover over or select a badge.
5. Review any displayed subscription date or boost streak or event progress.

Not every viewer will see the same profile details.

Why Can’t I See Someone’s Badges?

Discord’s Profile Privacy setting allows users to control who can see their full profile.

The available visibility choices may include:

• Friends and all servers
• Friends and small servers only
• Friends only

When a viewer falls outside the selected audience Discord can hide badges along with the person’s bio and activity and connected accounts and pronouns and widgets and other profile details.

The avatar and username and display name and account age and mutual server information may remain visible.

Other reasons a badge may not appear include:

• The user restricted profile visibility
• You are outside the permitted audience
• Discord is testing a regional variation
• The application has not refreshed
• The badge was removed
• Subscription or programme eligibility ended

Can You Hide Individual Discord Badges?

The answer depends on the badge.

Discord provides a dedicated visibility toggle for the Legacy Username badge. Profile Privacy can also hide badge information from selected audiences.

Other badges have different rules. Discord currently says:

• The Quests badge cannot be manually removed
• The Orbs badge cannot be removed after purchase
• HypeSquad House badges cannot currently be removed

Do not assume that one badge’s visibility control applies to every badge.

Can You Buy or Transfer Discord Badges?

Discord profile badges cannot be transferred between accounts. Buying an account that displays a badge does not move that badge to your existing profile.

The badge remains attached to the account that displays it together with that account’s security and recovery and enforcement history.

A visible badge does not prove that a seller:

• Created the account
• Controls the original email
• Removed every recovery method
• Has permission to transfer the profile
• Can guarantee continued access

A rare or historical badge can make a profile look valuable while revealing very little about current ownership. Discord account buying guide explains the ownership and recovery and platform risks that still matter when evaluating accounts with legacy badges.

Badge claims can also create false confidence when a seller uses account history as proof of trust. You can read spot fake Discord sellers explains the warning signs to check before treating an old badge or profile history as evidence that a seller is legitimate.

Discord’s Community Guidelines prohibit buying and selling Discord assets including accounts and usernames and servers and server permissions and custom invite links. Its Terms also restrict transferring an account without prior written approval.

Why Did My Discord Badge Disappear?

A missing badge does not have one universal explanation. The cause depends on the badge and the eligibility behind it.

The Nitro Subscription Ended

The Nitro badge is tied to an eligible subscription. When that eligibility ends the badge may no longer appear.

A cancelled renewal may remain active until the end of the paid billing period so the badge may not disappear immediately after cancellation.

The badge represents only one part of the subscription. Readers deciding whether Nitro still offers enough value beyond the profile icon can review guide to Discord Nitro features for a clearer look at the wider subscription benefits.

Server Boosting Stopped

The Server Booster badge depends on active boosting.

If a user stops boosting all servers the boost streak and badge level can reset. Beginning a new boost later may restart progression from the first design.

Active Developer Was Removed

Discord removed Active Developer badges when it decommissioned the programme on 5 December 2025. No application activity or account setting can restore it.

Profile Privacy Changed

The badge may still exist but be hidden from a particular viewer.

Profile visibility controls may be found under:

User Settings → Data & Privacy → Profile Privacy

The App Has Not Synchronised

Profile changes do not always appear instantly on every device.

Try:

• Refreshing the profile
• Closing and reopening Discord
• Updating the application
• Checking the browser version
• Checking from mobile
• Waiting briefly for the change to synchronise

These steps may fix a display delay. They cannot restore a badge when eligibility has ended or Discord has removed the programme.

Discord Changed the Programme

Experiments and events and eligibility rules can change.

The Gifting badge is experimental. Limited event badges may close after a specific date while programme badges can become legacy or disappear entirely.

Check Discord’s current Help Centre before following older eligibility instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Discord Badges Show Account Age?

Most Discord badges do not show the creation date of an account. A badge may reflect a subscription or programme history or another form of eligibility. Discord is also testing an Account Age badge with a limited number of users but that experiment should not be treated as a feature available to everyone.

Does the Nitro Badge Date Show When a Discord Account Was Created?

No. The Nitro badge can show when an eligible Nitro subscription began. That date represents subscription history rather than the creation date of the Discord account.

Can Someone Fake a Discord Badge?

A screenshot or seller claim can be edited or misleading. A badge shown directly on a Discord profile can still be genuine while the claims made about ownership or account history remain inaccurate. Treat the badge as profile information rather than proof of trust.

Do Discord Badges Stay After Changing a Username?

Badge status follows the eligibility rules of each badge rather than one universal username rule. The Legacy Username badge is specifically connected to eligible former username history. Other badges depend on their own subscription or programme or activity requirements.

Can I Hide Only One Discord Badge?

That depends on the badge. Discord provides a visibility control for the Legacy Username badge while other badges follow different rules. Some badges cannot currently be removed manually.

Why Does My Friend Have a Discord Badge That I Cannot Get?

The badge may be restricted or experimental or legacy. Some badges require specific subscriptions or programmes or contributions. Others remain visible only because the user earned them before Discord ended the original programme.

Do Server Booster Badge Levels Reset?

They can. The Server Booster badge depends on an active boost streak. Stopping all boosts can reset the streak and beginning again later may restart badge progression.

Can an Old Discord Badge Prove Who Owns the Account?

No. A legacy badge can confirm historical eligibility but it does not confirm who currently controls the original email or recovery methods or account access.

Are Experimental Discord Badges Available to Everyone?

No. Experimental badges may appear only for selected users and their eligibility can change while Discord tests the feature. They should not be described as generally obtainable unless Discord expands access.

Can Discord Remove a Badge After Someone Earns It?

Yes. Badge rules and programmes can change. The Active Developer badge is one example of a badge that Discord removed from profiles after ending the programme. Experimental features can also change or end.

What Discord Badges Really Mean in 2026

Discord badges can represent subscriptions or server support or achievements or official roles or participation in current and past programmes.

The key difference is badge status. Some remain obtainable while others are restricted or experimental or legacy or removed.

A visible badge does not prove current account ownership or security or trustworthiness. Check what the badge represents and whether its eligibility still applies. Discord can change profile features over time so current Discord documentation should remain the final reference for changing badge requirements.