No core modification architecture: plugin layer loads before Sngine and keeps custom logic outside core files.

Update-safe deployment: core upgrades do not remove plugin folders or plugin registry state.

Central lifecycle management: install, enable, disable, and uninstall from one admin screen.

Manifest-driven validation: each plugin is discovered and verified through plugin.json metadata.

Hook and filter API: plugins can subscribe to request, AJAX, and output-buffer events without template edits.

Fail-safe loading: plugin runtime is designed to avoid full-site crash from one plugin failure.

Admin integration path: plugin settings pages are accessible directly from /admincp/helptor.

Multi-environment support: works on shared hosting and VPS with correct auto_prepend_file setup.

Documentation: https://helptor.in/doc

Advanced User Badge System is a secure and flexible badge management plugin for Sngine – The Ultimate PHP Social Network Platform.
It allows admins to create, manage, and assign custom badges to users, helping you build trust, credibility, and engagement across your community.

Badges are displayed next to usernames on profiles, posts, and comments, making user roles, verification status, and achievements instantly visible.

How It Helps
✔ Builds Trust & Transparency: Easily identify verified users, moderators, experts, and trusted members — reducing fake profiles and impersonation.

✔ Boosts User Engagement: Badges motivate users to stay active, contribute more, and feel recognized within the community.

✔ Improves Community Quality: Clear visual indicators help users understand who they’re interacting with, leading to better conversations.

✔ Fully Admin-Controlled: Only admins can create and assign badges — ensuring a secure and abuse-free system.

Key Benefits
Professional & trustworthy user identity system
Reduces spam and fake verification
Encourages long-term user participation
Admin-only control for maximum security
Lightweight, fast, and mobile-friendly
Seamless integration with Sngine UI

Features
Badge Management
Full badge CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
Activate / deactivate badges anytime
Assign multiple badges per user
Admin-only badge assignment

Customization
Custom badge name & description
Font Awesome icon support
Badge color customization
Tooltip descriptions on hover / tap

Badge Display
Badges appear next to usernames on:
User profile pages
Posts
Comments
Only active badges are displayed publicly.

User Experience
Clean & modern design
Mobile-friendly and responsive
Lightweight tooltips
Smooth UI integration

Developer Friendly
Follows existing Sngine code style & conventions
Easy installation
No core file modification
Ready to use after SQL setup & JS handlers