Badge
/BAJ/ · noun · FEEDBACK pattern · #066
A tiny count or dot pinned to an icon, whispering "something's waiting for you in here." Loses all power the day it's always on.
Also called: notification badge, notification dot, red dot.
Common questions
What is the red dot on an app icon called?
A badge (also called a notification badge or notification dot) — a small count or dot pinned to an icon to signal that something is waiting inside.