Creator Badges

08/05/2025

Summary

What are Creator Badges on TikTok Shop and how do they benefit sellers or creators?

  • Creator Badges are a tiered system highlighting your current level, benefits, and progress on TikTok Shop, helping you track GMV milestones and unlock new perks to grow your shop and sales performance.

How is the Creator Badge level determined and updated?

  • Badge levels are based on monthly GMV and GNE violation points; higher sales increase your badge tier, while violation points can restrict benefits. Badges update monthly based on the previous month’s performance.

What impact do GNE violation points have on a Creator Badge and seller benefits?

  • GNE violation points reflect compliance with TikTok Shop guidelines; high points don’t lower your badge level but can limit access to certain perks, so maintaining guideline adherence is crucial.

How can sellers or creators track their progress and understand what’s needed to level up their Creator Badge?

  • By tapping their badge in Creator Center, sellers can view current benefits, GMV progress, and resources to help reach the next tier, enabling strategic growth and engagement with shoppers.

Are Creator Badges visible to others or do they affect other TikTok Creator programs?

  • Currently, only creators can see their own badges, and these badges do not impact enrollment in other TikTok Creator programs.

Product overview

Creator Badges help you chart your path on TikTok Shop, highlighting your current benefits, showing you how to unlock more, and providing tools to reach your potential. With this feature you can:
  • Know your perks: Easily view the benefits and opportunities available at your current creator badge level - right in Creator Center.
  • Track your progress: Easily see where you're at with GMV and what you need to achieve to hit the next milestone.
  • Know your next moves: By tapping your creator badge, you can view the resources and features that can help you level up your performance.
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How it works

Creator Badges are a tiered system that shows your current level and what you need to do to unlock new TikTok Shop benefits. Your badge level is updated monthly and determined by a mix of your Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and GNE violation points.
Here's a breakdown of the badge tiers:
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Platinum
  • Ruby
  • Emerald
  • Sapphire
  • Diamond
You can tap on your badge to find badge-specific information, and track your progress to the next badge.
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FAQs

Q: How do I level up my Creator Badge and unlock more perks?A: Think of your Creator Badge as your TikTok Shop progress bar! Your Creator Badge level is primarily determined by your GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) and violation points on TikTok Shop. As you generate more sales, you'll meet the GMV thresholds for higher levels and your badge will be updated.
Q: What are GNE violation points, and how do they affect my Creator Badge?
A: GNE violation points are a measure of your compliance with TikTok Shop's community guidelines. While they don't directly determine your Creator Badge level, high violation points can restrict your access to certain benefits. So, it's super important to stay within the guidelines to make the most of TikTok Shop!
Q: When do you update my Creator Badge, so I know when to check my progress? What if my sales dip?A: We refresh Creator Badges once a month. Your level is based on your GMV from the previous month and any violation points you might have. If your GMV drops below the threshold for your current Creator Badge level, your badge will be adjusted to the appropriate level the following month. But don't sweat it! It's all part of the journey. Just keep experimenting with content and engaging with your shoppers.
Q: I'm in another TikTok Creator program. How does my badge affect this?A: Creator Badges don't impact your current enrollment in any Creator programs.
Q: Can sellers or other creators see my Creator Badge?A: At the moment, only creators can see their Creator Badge.
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