Definition
A badge (often light blue or gold) displayed on a member’s profile recognizing them as an expert who consistently shares high-quality insights.
Why it matters
A Top Voice badge is the ultimate form of social proof on the platform. It instantly signals authority and credibility to anyone who visits your profile, which vastly improves connection acceptance rates and inbound lead conversion.
Note: There are two types of badges. The “Community Top Voice” (light blue) is earned by contributing to collaborative articles. The “LinkedIn Top Voice” (gold) is hand-selected by LinkedIn’s editorial team.