Progress, XP & badges

XP & levels

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How XP & levels work

SkillSwap uses an XP (experience points) system to show how much time and effort you’ve invested into learning and teaching on the platform. Every completed live 1:1 session gives you XP, and XP raises your level over time.

Your level is universal — it grows from all skills combined. Whether you’re learning English, teaching React, or doing both, everything you do contributes to the same overall level.

What your level means

It’s a quick way for others to see how active and experienced you are on SkillSwap.
It’s a long-term progress bar for yourself, beyond any single skill or badge.
Some badges or future features may use your level as part of their unlock requirements.

XP → Level formula

SkillSwap uses a simple growth formula so that each new level takes a bit more effort than the last one:

XP required for level N = 100 × N²

That means:

Level 1 → 100 XP total
Level 2 → 400 XP total
Level 3 → 900 XP total
Level 4 → 1,600 XP total
Level 5 → 2,500 XP total

You don’t have to remember the numbers — the Progress page always shows how many XP you’ve earned and how much is left until the next level.

Where to see your level

On the Progress page — with a detailed XP bar and breakdown.
In some parts of your profile or match cards, as a compact indicator of activity.

Does XP ever reset?

No. Your total XP and level are designed as a long-term history of your SkillSwap journey. You can change skills, pause, come back later — your XP stays with you.

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