The Recognition Activity Report gives admins a detailed view of all recognition activity in Bonusly. Every recognition post your team gives: peer-to-peer, add-ons, comments, awards, celebrations, and incentives all are listed here with the key details at a glance. You can filter, sort, search, and export this data to understand how recognition is flowing across your organization.
The report is available to all companies on every Bonusly plan.
How to filter your report
You can filter this report using the Add Filter button to search for specific users by name, email, department, location, and admin permissions.
You can also search this report by date or time frame for a more targeted search. The filter will automatically default to allow you to search by a given month, or all time,
Reporting Columns
From - User who gave out recognition
To - User who received recognition
Date - Date recognition was given
Amount - Amount of recognition earned in your currency
Hashtags - First hashtag included in the recognition post
Recognition type - The form of recognition given including Peer-to-peer, Add-ons, Comments, Awards, Celebrations, and Incentives
Message - Message shared in recognition post
Action - Admins can delete or edit the recognition.
Hashtag trends
Want to see how hashtag usage has changed over time? The report includes a hashtag trends view that opens in a modal.
The trends reflect your currently applied filters so if you've filtered to a specific department or date range, the trends show hashtag usage for that slice of data. The modal displays up to 12 months of trend data, counting back from the end date you selected in the report.
This is useful for understanding which company values are being recognized most often, spotting seasonal patterns, or tracking the adoption of a new hashtag after a campaign or initiative.
Exporting to CSV
To download the report, click the Export to CSV button. The export generates instantly and includes every row matching your current filters and date range.
The CSV includes additional detail that isn't shown in the on-screen report.
Downloading to a CSV file will give you much more insight on:
Specific departments for giver and receiver
How recognition was given (web vs. smartphone app)
Breakdown of the type of bonus (direct, add-on, group)
All hashtags used in a recognition post and how many times each hashtag has been used
A note on formatting: When you export to CSV, Bonusly may format some values to keep the file safe to open in spreadsheet tools (Excel, Google Sheets). For example, if a cell starts with characters like =, +, -, or @, it may be treated as plain text instead of a formula.
Deleting recognition
If you need to remove a problematic post, you can delete it directly from this report. Find the post in the list, and use the delete action to remove it.
Deleting a post is permanent and irreversible make sure this is the action you want to take before confirming.
Subscribing to the report
To receive the Recognition Activity Report on a regular schedule:
Go to the Subscriptions page (Reports > Subscriptions).
Toggle the Recognition Activity Monthly or Quarterly buttons to subscribe.
Optionally, check the Include deactivated checkbox to include deactivated users in the report.
Reports are sent on the 3rd of each month or quarter. Reports include data from the full previous period (in UTC).
Note: If you're on a legacy Appreciate or Connect plan, these plans are still supported but are no longer available for new customers. You can upgrade to our current plans (Free, Team, or Organization) anytime from your billing page.
FAQs
Who can access this report? The Recognition Activity Report is available to admins. If you don't see the report in your navigation, check with your company's Bonusly admin about your permissions.
What is the "Total points given" column? It shows the total points distributed for a single recognition post. It's calculated as the amount per recipient multiplied by the number of recipients. If someone gives 5 points to 4 people in one post, the total points given is 20.
What does the totals row show? The totals row at the bottom of the report sums up the total points given across all rows matching your current filters and date range. It also includes a hashtag summary for those results.
How far back do the hashtag trends go? The hashtag trends modal shows up to 12 months of data, counting back from the end date you selected in the report. The trends reflect whatever filters you have applied.
Can I undo a deleted recognition post? No. Deleting recognition is permanent and irreversible. Double-check before confirming the deletion.