Quick answer
Today you can still earn four badges:
- Nitro — subscribe to Nitro or Nitro Basic.
- Server Booster — boost any server.
- Quests — complete a Discord Quest.
- Orbs — buy it in the Orbs shop.
The Nitro and Server Booster badges evolve the longer you keep them without a break. Most other badges (HypeSquad, Early Supporter, Partner…) can't be earned anymore.
Every badge at a glance
| Badge | How you get it | Still available? |
|---|---|---|
| Nitro | Active Nitro, Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic | ✓ |
| Server Booster | Boost at least one server | ✓ |
| Quests | Complete any Discord Quest | ✓ (when Quests run) |
| Orbs | Buy it with Orbs in the Orbs shop | ✓ |
| Bug Hunter | Active work in the Discord Testers community | Rare |
| Discord Staff | Work at Discord | Staff only |
| Legacy Username | Kept your old name#0000 tag at the username switch | — |
| HypeSquad Houses & Events | Old quiz / event program | — |
| Early Supporter | Bought Nitro before Oct 10, 2018 | — |
| Partnered Server Owner | Discord Partner Program | — |
| Moderator Programs Alumni | Moderator programs before Dec 1, 2022 | — |
| Last Meadow Online | April Fools game, April 1–7, 2026 | — |
Source: Discord: Profile Badges 101 ↗ Badges can't be moved to another account.
The Nitro badge (and how it evolves)
Everyone with Nitro, Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic gets the Nitro badge. Hover it to see how long someone has been subscribed.
On full Nitro the badge evolves at each milestone:
| Tier | Subscribed for |
|---|---|
| Bronze | 1 month |
| Silver | 3 months |
| Gold | 6 months |
| Platinum | 1 year |
| Diamond | 2 years |
| Emerald | 3 years |
| Ruby | 5 years |
| Opal | 6+ years |
Nitro Basic and Classic keep the plain badge — no evolution. You can't hide the Nitro badge or pick which tier shows.
Source: Discord: Evolving Nitro Badges ↗
The Server Booster badge
The pink gem appears when you boost a server with your own boost (full Nitro includes 2). It evolves through 9 levels as long as you keep boosting without a break: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months.
If you boost several servers, the badge shows your longest streak.
Note: the badge goes to whoever's account the boost comes from — boosts bought for your server level it up, but don't add a badge to your profile.
Don't lose your streak
Both evolving badges reset to the first level if the streak breaks, and Discord Support can't restore them.
- Nitro: if your subscription ends, you have 7 days to renew and keep the streak.
- Boosts: if a boost stops (cancelled, server deleted, you got removed), you have 72 hours to put it on another server.
- Tip: redeem your next Nitro gift before the current one runs out — Discord adds it as extra time, so there's no gap.
Source: Discord: Nitro & Boost streaks ↗
New badges being tested
Discord is testing more badges with a small group of users: a Gifting badge that levels up the more Nitro or Shop gifts you send, plus Account Age, Streaming, Game Time and Game Variety badges. If you don't see them yet, there's nothing to unlock — they're not out for everyone.
Nitro gift links delivered instantly — the badge shows up as soon as you redeem.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a badge on Discord?
The easiest badges are Nitro (subscribe to Nitro or Nitro Basic), Server Booster (boost a server), Quests (finish a Discord Quest) and Orbs (buy it in the Orbs shop).
Does Nitro Basic give a badge?
Yes, Nitro Basic shows the Nitro badge. Only full Nitro gets the evolving tiers like Gold, Diamond and Opal.
Can I still get the HypeSquad badge?
No. The HypeSquad quiz is gone, so HypeSquad House badges can't be earned anymore. People who already have one keep it.
What happens to my Nitro badge if Nitro runs out?
You have 7 days to renew. After that your badge progress resets to the first tier.
Can I hide a badge?
You can turn off the Legacy Username badge in your profile settings. The Nitro, Quests and Orbs badges can't be removed.