> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.thebadge.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.thebadge.xyz/what-is-a-badge/badge-categories.md).

# Badge Categories

TheBadge offers two categories of badges that are designed to address the needs of all types of users. 

## [Community Badges](/what-is-a-badge/badge-categories/community-badges.md)

## [Third-party Badges<br>](/what-is-a-badge/badge-categories/third-party-badges.md)