What are member ranks?
Member ranks are a fun gamification element that incentivizes participation, rewards quality, and establishes reputation in the community. Every member of the community is assigned a rank based on their contributions.
Is there a list of the user ranks?
- New Member
- Observer
- New Explorer
- Occasional Explorer
- Frequent Explorer
- New Contributor
- Emerging Contributor
- Occasional Contributor
- Regular Contributor
- Frequent Contributor
- Honored Contributor
- Esteemed Contributor
- Legendary Contributor
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Note: The ranks were updated September 2024 to simplify the levels and movement through the ranks.
How do I earn a new rank?
All newly registered members are assigned the New Member rank when they create their account. From there member ranks are awarded based on combinations of various types of user activity in the community. In short, the more you participate, the higher a rank you will reach!
The first five ranks are passive ranks, meaning they are members who are browsing, reading, learning, maybe giving a kudo (like) on occasion. As soon as a member creates their first post (new topic, reply or comment), they jump over the remaining passive ranks and up to the first active rank, New Contributor, and then work their way up the ladder from that point forward.
What features are unlocked with each rank?
While we won't spoil all of the surprises heading your way, there are a few key features worth highlighting:
Once you reach the New Contributor rank the following features are enabled:
- The private messenger feature is enabled
- Upload and embed videos and images
- Use a signature and create profile card
What are the criteria for each rank?
It wouldn't be nearly as fun if we told you!
Where does my rank display?
Your rank will display on your profile page, on each post you make, and your profile hover card.
I've seen users with ranks that aren't on the list above. What gives?
It's true. Some members – Esri Staff & Distributor, and our MVPs - have custom ranks so that you'll always know who you're interacting with. Community Admins and Moderators do not follow the rank ladder, their ranks will be identified as Admin or Mod.
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Esri Ranks (Staff & Distributors)
- Esri Contributor
- Esri Regular Contributor
- Esri Frequent Contributor
- Esri Notable Contributor
- Esri Esteemed Contributor
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MVP Ranks
MVP Regular Contributor
- MVP Frequent Contributor
- MVP Notable Contributor
- MVP Honored Contributor
- MVP Esteemed Contributor
- MVP Legendary Contributor
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