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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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10-02-2014 14:33
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10-02-2014 14:33
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How did some of the members achieve the rank title "Advocate" or "Moderator"? I don't see it on the list of rank titles.




10-06-2014 11:00
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10-06-2014 13:38
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Yes. Accessing the forum in pink is the correct way to access the forum. Hope you are enjoying your fitbit band. If you need questions asked. Just send it to the forum. People can help you, plus the support team is great for solving your problems if and when you have any.
Geo2014
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10-06-2014 19:40
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10-06-2014 19:40
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How do I find out what my rank is ? Thanks

10-07-2014 03:44
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10-07-2014 03:44
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The more you contribute to the forum. Your rank changes. Hope this
clarifies your question.
Geo2014
10-07-2014 03:45
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10-07-2014 03:45
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Facebook Walking Rocks !
Facebook Running Rocks !

10-07-2014 13:39
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10-07-2014 17:39
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thank you Geo2014 🙂
10-08-2014 10:41
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10-16-2014 21:11
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Thanks for my new ranking, got really excited when i received this. I think this is a great idea and cannot wait to continue getting higher rankings it will keep me motivated.

10-25-2014 19:26
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10-25-2014 19:26
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Thanks for the explanation. I like World Trekker, but then again I work for an airline and love to travel!
11-11-2014 16:55
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11-11-2014 16:55
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thanks for the information
11-11-2014 16:58
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11-11-2014 16:58
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@MacWade wrote:How did some of the members achieve the rank title "Advocate" or "Moderator"? I don't see it on the list of rank titles.
moderators work for, or at least indirectly, and "monitor" the forums or answer questions
11-12-2014 14:01
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11-12-2014 14:01
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Tks, i didn't even know there was/is a ranking method. i am a newbee and am feeling my way along the Flex.. so far so good.
11-19-2014 17:33
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11-19-2014 17:33
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That's pretty nifty, I've been doing FitBit for almost a year and this is the first time I've read about what the ranking names mean. Definitely a fun device and enjoyable community.
11-20-2014 06:45
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11-20-2014 06:45
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Got the fitbit for my birthday. Going on my third day. Trying for the 30,000 step badge.
11-24-2014 17:25
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11-24-2014 17:25
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Wow. never really paid attention before but now will. Time to get more involved in the community! Great answers and information out there.
