Badges
Everything you need to know about badges on Buzzly.
Contents
1 How Badges Work
Badges are visual collectibles that appear on your profile. Each badge is composed of a background shape and a core icon layered on top, creating a unique combination.
There are several types of badges:
- Plan badges — Tied to subscription plans, granting perks and features.
- Achievement badges — Earned by reaching milestones or completing actions for the first time.
- Shop badges — Cosmetic badges purchasable with Honey (in-platform currency).
- Gift badges — Purchasable badges you can send to other users.
- Event badges — Seasonal or limited-time collectibles from community events.
- Trial badges — Temporary badges that grant plan perks for a limited time.
- Special badges — Unique badges awarded for extraordinary circumstances.
Some badges grant perks (like ad-free browsing, extra storage, or higher upload limits) while others are purely cosmetic. Badges with perks are active as long as the badge activation is valid.
2 Plan Badges
Subscribing to a Buzzly plan grants you a plan badge with exclusive perks. Each tier builds on the previous one.
| Perk | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Rainbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-free browsing | ||||
| Pin posts | ||||
| Username changes/mo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Blog skins | ||||
| HD submissions | ||||
| Premium features | ||||
| Special widgets | ||||
| Skip mod queue | ||||
| Sub-accounts | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Upload limit | 50 MB | 100 MB | 200 MB | 500 MB |
| Max submissions | 500 | 2,000 | 10,000 | Unlimited |
| Storage | 5 GB | 15 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
3 Achievement Badges
Achievement badges are earned by completing specific actions or milestones. They are cosmetic — they don't grant perks but showcase your journey on Buzzly.
4 Rank System
Ranks are different from achievements. While achievements reward breadth (trying new things, qualitative firsts), ranks reward depth (consistent effort in a single area).
There are 8 rank tiers (Wood through Platinum), each with 7 levels. Ranks track cumulative metrics like submissions uploaded, reactions received, followers gained, and more. When you level up in a tier, your old rank badge is replaced by the new one.
Achievements, on the other hand, accumulate — you keep every achievement you earn. Ranks replace each other within the same tier.
5 Shop & Gift Badges
Shop badges are cosmetic collectibles you can purchase with Honey (Buzzly's in-platform currency). Some are unlimited, while others have limited stock — once they're gone, they're gone!
Gift badges work the same way, but you buy them to send to another user. It's a way to show appreciation, congratulate someone, or just spread some love.
6 Special Badges
7 FAQ
Achievement and event badges are permanent — once earned, they stay on your profile forever. Plan badges are active as long as your subscription is active. Trial badges expire after their duration ends.
Shop badges can be hidden from your profile if you prefer not to display them. Plan badges, achievements, and gift badges are always visible.
When a trial badge expires, the perks it granted are removed. Your content and settings remain intact — you just lose access to the premium features until you subscribe or earn another trial.
Event badges are awarded during seasonal events and special occasions. Keep an eye on announcements and participate in community events to earn them!
Achievements reward breadth — trying new things for the first time (first submission, first commission, etc.). Ranks reward depth — consistent effort in a single area (uploading many submissions, receiving many reactions). Achievements accumulate, while ranks replace each other within the same tier.
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