04-23-2014 12:04 - edited 03-15-2016 11:08
04-23-2014 12:04 - edited 03-15-2016 11:08
What does it mean to be a Jogger, Hill Runner, or 5K Racer anyway?
Your rank is an indication of your involvement in the Fitbit Community. If you continually visit the forums, your rank will change to reflect the time you've spent here. By posting and contributing to discussions, you may progress even further through the rank structure and unlock additional account priveleges.
Your Rank title is displayed beneath your profile picture and Community name.
List of ranks in the Fitbit Community
First Steps |
Stepping Up |
Keeping Pace |
Walker |
Powerwalker |
Distance Walker |
Tireless Walker |
World Walker |
Jogger |
Recovery Runner |
Base Runner |
Runner |
Strider |
Tempo Runner |
Hill Runner |
Sprinter |
Progression Runner |
Pace Setter |
Distance Runner |
Interval Runner |
Cross-Country Runner |
Veteran Runner |
5K Racer |
10K Racer |
Marathon Racer |
Ultramarathon Racer |
VIP |
What determines my rank?
Post count is not the only factor that is included in the rank formula--that would be too simple! In addition to creating content for the Community, you get points when your answers are voted up or accepted as solutions. Voting for other helpful posts and being the first to respond to other member's questions can bring you even closer to achieving your next rank.
How can I rank up?
The easiest way to rank up is to visit often and add value where you can. The rank structure was developed to compliment the wide variety of ways you can engage with your fellow Fitbitters. As a community member, you can vote for the posts you find helpful, post new questions and then identify and approve the solution that helped you most (these are called Accepted Solutions). You can also comment on feature suggestions and start new discussions around topics of interest. It's a combination of these activities that will help you to achieve the next rank.
Hint: Scroll to the bottom of any community board and click through to posts in the Unanswered Topics section to help new members, rack up more points, and earn yourself a place on the Most Helpful Authors leaderboard!
I skipped a rank, is this normal?
Ranking formulas are calculated using Boolean logic. Your journey through the rank system might not be as straightforward as Jogger > Recovery Runner > Base Runner. You could actually skip from Jogger all the way to Strider if the conditions were right. For example, if you started off taking your First Steps and then posted 10 times, but didn’t receive any votes on those 10 posts until 100 days later, by which time you had posted 20 more times and received 5 Accepted Solutions, you might jump ahead to becoming a Strider even though you’d have skipped a good 3 ranks in the process.
I don't identify as a runner at all, can I opt out or customize my rank title?
Community ranks are designed as a lighthearted way to encourage engagement and offer other members a little extra insight into your participation here. They are not linked to any individual preference or setting, and it's not possible to opt-out.
Community ranks and reputation
While ranks can give you a general understanding of how much expertise another member has and how engaged they are in the community, the best way to get to know fellow community members is by striking up a conversation with them! You can also learn more about the other members here by visiting their profile page (to view another member's profile page, click on their community username).
Let us know your favorite rank name in the comments below. If you have a suggestion for another rank title that fits with the walking/running metaphor these are based off of, shout it out!
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01-12-2020 20:23
01-12-2020 20:23
I am sorry I been busy with my family I had an emergency things to do with my mom. I am sorry for not replying back to you all. When I have emergency I need to good bye
01-12-2020 20:24
01-12-2020 20:24
No I never wear my Fitbit in the shower or bath tub.
08-30-2020 09:11
08-30-2020 09:11
Still not reading Sleep fully on Premium Charge 3. Help anyone, or else I drop Premium.
08-30-2020 10:39
08-30-2020 10:39
12-12-2020 17:50
12-12-2020 17:50
This was great very, informative. it also clear up many things for me especially the ranking names.
12-26-2020 14:24
12-26-2020 14:24
Doesn't make sense, @FitbitCommunity I haven't been in here for ages. Used to be active but haven't had the time lately. But I have a Friend who is very active in here. And yet I'm a Hill Runner while he has been a Strider forever.
12-29-2020 15:24
12-29-2020 15:24
Hello new here can i get coach r someone help me plan challenge for myself getting get the idea badges etc
01-12-2021 19:09
01-12-2021 19:09
Yea, all new to me, too. For those wondering, I went from first steps to jogger after writing a few comments in one day.
01-17-2021 04:05
01-17-2021 04:05
It’s really amazing that I made it to Fitbit Jogger.
ESPECIALLY SINCE MY FITBIT STOPPED WORKING AFTER HAVING IT FOR A LITTLE OVER THE GUARANTEE BEFORE IT REFUSED TO WORK.
The HELP I got from Fitbit was a 10% discount if I spent another £150+ on a new one.
😡😡😡😡😡😡
05-27-2021 04:18
05-27-2021 04:18
I'm Jogger but it looks like I've skipped quite a lot of ranks.
Do you know why?
05-27-2021 07:01
05-27-2021 07:01
I skipped a rank, is this normal?
Ranking formulas are calculated using Boolean logic. Your journey through the rank system might not be as straightforward as Jogger > Recovery Runner > Base Runner. You could actually skip from Jogger all the way to Strider if the conditions were right. For example, if you started off taking your First Steps and then posted 10 times, but didn’t receive any votes on those 10 posts until 100 days later, by which time you had posted 20 more times and received 5 Accepted Solutions, you might jump ahead to becoming a Strider even though you’d have skipped a good 3 ranks in the process.
10-08-2021 07:40
10-08-2021 07:40
Too funny, I've been a member here for nearly 6.5 years and today suddenly I "Ranked Up" from "Veteran Runner" to "5K Racer". Why "funny"? To me at least, a "Veteran Runner" has dozens, if not hundreds, of races 5K or longer under their belt, so my "Rank Up" today could be argued as a "Rank Down". 😛
10-08-2021 07:59
10-08-2021 07:59
Yep, that’s what happens when you get all ‘chatty’ in the forums @shipo — Fitbit up and changes you from a runner into a racer.
Personally, my favorite label was Strider because it invoked the Lord of the Rings character. But I “Ranked Up” from that classification maybe 8 or 9 years ago.
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
10-11-2021 07:38
10-11-2021 07:38
Strider probably better fit as I'm a Senior
10-11-2021 09:55
10-11-2021 09:55
@Dianne3560 wrote:Strider probably better fit as I'm a Senior
Yup, lots of us "Senior" type individuals around here; welcome to the party! 🙂
03-01-2022 17:55
03-01-2022 17:55
I am a crazy fan of Fitbit. Everyday, I do 10,000 steps without fail for the past 5 years. Recently I got diagnosed with cancer and am still going through it. The first thing I asked my oncologist whether I can use my Fitbit with my condition. He said to go ahead. I was happy and everyday I do the 10 000 steps without fail. I still have a long way to go in my treatment. But the Fitbit gave me a new ME and I am so happy.
06-01-2022 06:48
06-01-2022 06:48
Thanks very much for posting this, I was unsure how this system works, great to know, thanks
06-01-2022 12:04
06-01-2022 12:04
Shipo, I have been stuck at the same level for a few years. I wasnt active for while, but I am coming back. I just dont know which Fit Bit product style to get.
06-01-2022 12:05
06-01-2022 12:05
I have the same problem been a strider for years now.
06-01-2022 14:34
06-01-2022 14:34