Status Indicators
Show online/offline status, availability, or connection state.
Notification Badges
Indicate unread items or new activity without specific counts.
State Indicators
Display system states like active, idle, busy, or error conditions.
When not to use
- When a simpler component would accomplish the same goal with less complexity
- For use cases that don't match the component's intended purpose
- When the pattern doesn't fit your specific user experience needs
- If accessibility or usability would be compromised in your context