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Active people worldwide on Strava.

Movement

Average monthly follower growth.

Engagement

Average engagement rate (on profiles with 5,000+ followers).

Community

200

Active people worldwide on Strava.

Movement

Average monthly follower growth.

Engagement

Average engagement rate (on profiles with 5,000+ followers).

What is the Verified badge?

Stand out from the crowd. On Strava, the Verified badge isn’t something you can pay for. It’s our way of officially recognizing public figures, Clubs, and influential athletes as community leaders. The badge makes your profile stand out in Search, the Feed, and it showcases your credibility to the world.

Inspire & Grow

Reach more people and let your authenticity shine

Verified athletes and Clubs are more visible across Strava. Your activities inspire Strava users to get moving. Grow your audience and show the world what you stand for.

Monetize

Turn influence into income

Use your Verified profile to open doors to brand partnerships, sponsored content, and opportunities that match your values.

Our Growing verified Community OF 10k+

Who should apply for a Verified badge? 

Pro athletes, influencers, public figures, and Clubs whose accounts are:

Your profile has your real name, bio, and a clear photo. (And you’re at least 18+ years old.) You only have one account on Strava.

Your Strava profile must be public and active. You should maintain a minimum of 3 public activities per month. You can still control your activity privacy.

Your Strava profile is frequently searched for, e.g. a public figure, community leader, or someone with significant athletic or professional achievements.

You inspire your community to be active while respecting Strava’s Acceptable Use Policy and Community Standards.

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Getting Verified makes you stand out in a sea of athletes – instant credibility and trust, getting in front of new audiences, and a community you can feel growing around you.

Gabriel FopEndurance Athlete & Creator

Benefits

What do you get with a Verified badge?

Your profile stands out with a bright orange check mark. You get highlighted as someone who we recommend to the Strava community.

The orange check mark shows the world that you’re making an impact while adhering to Strava’s Community Standards.

Get the chance to meet brand partners and be involved in our Affiliate Program, Strava partner campaigns, events, Sponsored Challenges, and content collaborations.

Verified athletes get a free Strava subscription, exclusive IRL opportunities, early access to features, and product education – plus workshops and events.