With the new year already begun, I think now is a perfect opportunity to look back at some of the users that make the Alteryx Community the great place it is. I think it seems appropriate to give everyone a good excuse to look at dog gifs, so this month we will be equating the Top Contributors to the breed of dog they most closely resemble (not physically of course). Let's jump right into a year's worth of Top Contributors!
Problem solvers – Most solutions
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After a quick search of the internet (yes, I looked everywhere), it seems like Border Collies are seen as the smartest breed of dog there is. With exceptional trainability, problem-solving, and work ethic, these users embody the spirit of the Border Collie daily, providing solutions to the good folk of the Community.
Top 3 users of December
@jrlindem - 22 solutions authored
@alexnajm - 13 solutions authored
@binu_acs - 16 solutions authored
Top 5 users of 2025
@alexnajm - 322 solutions authored
@binu_acs - 253 solutions authored
@apathetichell - 140 solutions authored
@caltang - 125 solutions authored
@Qiu - 124 solutions authored
Solutions Savant – Most solutions accepted
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These users sure went out of their way to herd others towards solutions, which is why I will be picking the Old English Sheepdog to best represent these users. One of the earliest forms of herding dogs, these canines make sure that the livestock go wherever they are supposed to, guiding and protecting them along the way. That is essentially what the users who marked the most solutions this December and last year did with their solution-marking skills.
Top 3 users of December
@alexnajm – 35 solutions marked
@jrlindem - 15 solutions marked
@Jenina – 4 solutions marked
Top 5 users of 2025
@lwolfie - 922 solutions marked!!
@caltang - 182 solutions marked
@alexnajm - 106 solutions marked
@jrlindem - 82 solutions marked
@湯寧 - 22 solutions marked
Like Giver – Most Likes Given
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According to the very trustworthy source of the internet, Labradors are excellent sharers. Spreading the wealth and positivity around the Community is where these users shine the most. These users figured out early on that sharing and uplifting others is a fast track to success.
Top 3 users of December
@Pilsner - 130 likes given
@Qiu - 63 likes given
@TheOC – 57 likes given
Top 5 users of 2025
@Qiu - 669 likes given
@KGT - 666 likes given
@TheOC - 630 likes given
@alexnajm - 579 likes given
@abacon- 569 likes given
Prolific Posters – Most Replies
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A Husky sure has a lot to say if you've ever been around one. They are curious and adventurous, while voicing their opinions all day long. These users use the discussion boards like a husky might, asking clarifying questions and providing insightful responses.
Top 3 users of December
@jrlindem - 61 replies
@Qiu - 35 replies
@binu_acs – 23 replies
Top 5 users of 2025
@alexnajm - 1,219 replies
@apathetichell - 616 replies
@binu_acs - 539 replies
@abacon - 497 replies
@JBevan89 - 491 replies
Peer reviewed – Most likes received
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Going with the Golden Retriever seems like the safe bet in this category, but also the one that makes the most sense. These users have proven time and again that people greatly enjoy what they have to say on the Community, often earning likes by the truckload. Friendly and dependable, these Top Contributors are always there for you when you need them.
Top 3 users of December
@AkimasaKajitani & @Hub119 – tied at 49 likes
@Qiu - 41 likes
Top 5 users of 2025
@alexnajm - 663 likes
@Pilsner - 540 likes
@Qiu - 460 likes
@abacon - 338 likes
@caltang- 322 likes
While not everyone may have made this list, the Alteryx Community appreciates each and every Community interaction, no matter how small. Looking back on a great 2025, we are thrilled to see where you soar in 2026 and beyond.
Cheers!
