[XB] Content Badges: Community-Driven Awards 2.0.4

This add-on introduces a badge system where users can award recognition to content with customizable badges, similar to Reddit's award system.

Commissioned by @Forsaken

Features​

• Free & Purchasable Badges
  • Users can earn for free or purchase badges to award content they appreciate or find valuable.
• Anonymous Badge Awarding
  • Option to award badges anonymously, keeping the process private.
• Badge Categories
  • Organize badges into different categories for better management and display.
• Badge Customization
  • Customize badges with FontAwesome icons, color options, image uploads, and freeform CSS.
• New User Criteria
  • Set criteria for which users can access badges based on certain conditions.
• Integration with [DBTech] Credits
  • Allow users to purchase badges using credits and reward currency to users who have received badges.
• REST API Endpoints
  • Easily integrate with external applications or services.
• XML Export/Import
  • Support for exporting and importing badge configurations for easier setup or migration.

Supported content types:​

• Posts
• Xenforo Resource Manager: Resource, Resource updates, Resource reviews
• Xenforo Media Gallery: Media Items, Comments
• [XB] Quizzes: Quizzes
• [XB] Lessons: Classrooms, Lessons
• XenAddons Showcase: Items, Comments, Ratings
• XenAddons AMS: Articles, Comments
• XenAddons Sportsbook: Events
• XenAddons Pickem: Pools

Useful for:​

• Highlighting high-quality, helpful, or exceptional content
• Giving users a stronger way to express appreciation than standard reactions
• Monetizing engagement with purchasable badges
• Encouraging users to create valuable posts, resources, and media
• Drawing attention to standout content across the forum
• Building a positive recognition culture in the community
• Rewarding contributors without affecting reaction scores
• Increasing long-term engagement through visible social rewards