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Splunk Community Badges!

Anam
Community Manager
Community Manager

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Hey everyone! Ready to earn some serious bragging rights in the community? Along with our existing badges we are excited to unveil some new ones! These aren’t just pretty icons; they're a testament to your expertise, helpfulness, and dedication to making Splunk Answers the best it can be.

Badges recognize awesome community contributions and encourage even more collaborative Q&A. It’s also our way of recognizing you — our best contributors and true subject matter experts.

We’re excited to announce our first two inaugural badges.

Knowledge Keeper 

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This badge is awarded to Splunk subject matter experts who share their knowledge, provide solutions, and help elevate the community by contributing regularly to our Answers Content Calendar. Whether it’s solving tough regex puzzles, guiding new users on search best practices, or offering deployment advice, your voice matters—and now, it’s recognized.

Problem Solver

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You're a guiding voice in the Splunk Community! This badge is awarded to users who are highlighted in the Splunk Answers Content Calendar posts. Your consistent contributions to Splunk Answers are appreciated whether you're solving tricky SPL puzzles or helping another member solve their problem of the day. We appreciate your willingness to jump in and lend a hand. It makes the platform stronger and smarter for everyone. Keep the insights coming!

Did you know there are existing Splunk Answers badges just waiting to be claimed? Whether you're asking smart questions, helping others with solutions, or jumping into conversations, there’s a badge with your name on it.

Topic Starter – Spark the conversation!

Replies Authored – Keep the discussions going!

Solution Author – Be the hero with the answer!

And here’s the exciting part…

Only eight users have earned the coveted Topic Starter 250 badge!

Just seven community legends hold the Solution Author 1000 badge!

These are not just digital stickers, they’re proof of your impact, expertise, and dedication to the community. So, if you’re already contributing, you might be closer to the next badge than you think.

We want to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to every user who jumps in to ask questions and share knowledge to help others along their Splunk journey. Your creativity and generosity is what makes Splunk Answers such a fun and engaging place to be.

Whether you're solving complex queries or simply encouraging others, your contributions ripple through the community and lift everyone up.

Let’s keep learning, building, and exploring together.

Your voice matters and your help is valued, your presence makes the Splunk Community stronger every day.

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