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Author Badges

Earn recognition, unlock higher commissions, and stand out in the marketplace through our badge tier system.

Bronze
Starter Author
50%Commission
1+Min. Products
1+Avg. Rating
$0 – $500/moMonthly Rev.

You've made your first sale! The Bronze badge marks the beginning of your CodeVault journey. Buyers can see you're an active author.

  • Basic author dashboard
  • Product listing up to 5 items
  • Standard support queue
  • 50% commission on all sales
Silver
Rising Author Author
55%Commission
5+Min. Products
4.0+Avg. Rating
$501 – $2,000/moMonthly Rev.

You've built a catalog and consistently deliver. Silver authors have proven their value and are featured in category listings.

  • Featured in "Rising Authors" section
  • Priority review queue (2 days avg)
  • Monthly analytics digest
  • 55% commission + early access to promotions
Gold
Pro Author
62%Commission
15+Min. Products
4.3+Avg. Rating
$2,001 – $5,000/moMonthly Rev.

Gold authors are marketplace veterans with a diverse, high-quality catalog and a loyal buyer base. Trusted by thousands.

  • Gold badge on all product pages
  • Editorial feature consideration
  • Dedicated author success manager
  • 62% commission + quarterly bonus payouts
Platinum
Expert Author
67%Commission
30+Min. Products
4.5+Avg. Rating
$5,001 – $10,000/moMonthly Rev.

Elite-level authors who have demonstrated excellence in quality, volume, and buyer satisfaction. Marketplace influencers.

  • Platinum spotlight on homepage
  • Custom author profile URL
  • Beta tester for new platform features
  • 67% commission + co-marketing opportunities
Elite
Master Author
70%Commission
50+Min. Products
4.7+Avg. Rating
$10,000+/moMonthly Rev.

The top 1% of CodeVault authors. Elite status represents the pinnacle of quality and commercial success on the platform.

  • Permanent homepage feature slot
  • Annual invite to CodeVault Dev Summit
  • White-glove support (phone + Slack)
  • 70% commission — our maximum payout tier

How Badges Are Assigned

Monthly Recalculation

Badges are recalculated on the 1st of every month based on your trailing 30-day performance. You can go up — or down — each cycle.

Three Factors Weighed

Your badge level is determined by the combination of revenue, product count, and average review score. All three must meet the tier minimum.

Grace Period

If your metrics temporarily drop (e.g., low-sales month), you retain your current badge for one cycle before downgrading. No sudden drops.

Instant Notification

When your badge changes — up or down — you'll receive an email with your new status and actionable tips to improve.

Special Achievement Badges

Beyond tier badges, these are one-time awards for specific milestones. They appear permanently on your profile.

Hot Streak

Maintained top-10 in a category for 30+ consecutive days.

5-Star Author

Received 50+ verified 5-star reviews.

Year One

Completed 12 months as an active author.

Global Seller

Sold to buyers in 30+ different countries.

First 100

Hit 100 total sales on a single product.

Community Pillar

100+ helpful posts in the Author Forum.

Trend Setter

A product featured in Trending weekly 3+ times.

Referral Star

Referred 10+ new authors who made their first sale.

Start Earning Your First Badge

Create your free author account, upload your first product, and watch the badges roll in.

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