Active Developer BadgeNo Longer AvailableThe Active Developer Badge has been decommissioned by Discord and is no longer available to earn. Any Active Developer Badges that were previously displayed on user profiles have been removed.
Why was this change made?
Discord found that the Active Developer Badge created a heavy amount of support issues with little benefit to developers. They've made this decision to better align their developer recognition efforts with programs that more meaningfully celebrate the developer community.
The Active Developer Badge has been decommissioned by Discord and is no longer available to earn. Any Active Developer Badges that were previously displayed on user profiles have been removed.
Why was this change made?
Discord found that the Active Developer Badge created a heavy amount of support issues with little benefit to developers. They've made this decision to better align their developer recognition efforts with programs that more meaningfully celebrate the developer community.
How the Active Developer Badge worked
For historical reference: These were the steps to get the Active Developer Badge (no longer available)
Create your Discord Bot
Navigate to Discord's Developer Portal and select 'New Application' to begin. Provide a name for your bot application, review and accept Discord's Terms of Service along with their Developer Policy, then finalize by clicking the Create button.
Get your Bot Token
Within your application, locate and select 'Bot' from the navigation sidebar. Choose 'Add Bot' to create the bot user, then click 'Reset Token' to reveal your unique bot token. This credential is sensitive - store it securely and never share it publicly.
Link to BotGhost
Access your BotGhost dashboard and navigate to the bot creation workflow. Input your bot token from the previous step into the designated field and confirm by selecting 'Create Bot' to establish the connection between Discord and BotGhost.
Enable the Active Developer Module
Within the BotGhost dashboard interface, locate and activate the Active Developer Badge module from the available modules list. Verify the command toggle switch is in the enabled position before saving your configuration.
Alternative access: Select 'Modules' from the main navigation menu, then find and click on 'Active Developer Badge' to configure this feature.
Test your Command
Select 'Invite' from the dashboard navigation to generate an invitation link for your bot. Add the bot to a Discord server where you have permissions, then execute the /activedevbadge slash command in any text channel. A confirmation response indicates successful setup.
Get your Badge
Allow 24 hours to elapse after your command execution, then proceed to the Active Developer Badge claim page. Choose your bot application from the dropdown menu, designate a community server as your support hub, and complete the badge claim process.
About the Active Developer Badge
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How the Badge Used to Work
Historical reference: This video shows how the Active Developer Badge worked before Discord discontinued it
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