> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.apetopia.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Top Members

> The most active community members by message count.

The Top Members page shows a ranked list of your community's most active members for the selected period, based on how many messages they sent. It's a quick way to see who's driving conversations and staying engaged.

<Card title="Open in Apetopia →" href="https://apetopia.co/dashboard/analytics/top-members">
  Go directly to this feature in your dashboard.
</Card>

<Note>
  This list is built from messages tracked by the [Discord Bot](https://www.apetopia.co/dashboard/discord). Members who sent no messages in the selected period will not appear.
</Note>

## What the list shows

Up to 20 members are displayed, ranked #1 (highest messages) to #20. Each row shows:

* **Rank** — #1 is highlighted in amber, #2 in silver, #3 in bronze
* **User** — Discord avatar (or color-coded initials if no avatar), display name, and username
* **Messages** — message count with a proportional bar relative to the top-ranked member
* **Last Active** — how recently the member last sent a message (Today, Yesterday, Xd ago, etc.)

## How ranking works

Members are ranked purely by **message count** within the selected period. The period selector lets you view the top members for the last 7 days, 30 days, or 90 days.

Short windows (7d) show who's most active right now. Longer windows (30d / 90d) show consistent contributors over time.

## Period selector

Use the **7d / 30d / 90d** buttons in the top right to change the time window. Periods with insufficient data are automatically disabled.

<Tip>
  Recognizing your top members publicly — a shout-out in a channel, a special role — is one of the most effective ways to build loyalty. People who feel seen keep showing up.
</Tip>