# Category

#### Example

```json
{
    "activeTopicCount": 1,
    "creationTime": "2023-12-19T18:28:09.6997514+00:00",
    "creatorId": "dd5a1046-98c7-4e12-9bc4-1c5aa35cf403",
    "description": "Learn about our payment methods, return policies, store locations, and how to contact our dedicated customer support team for any inquiries or assistance",
    "id": 452,
    "imageLink": null,
    "isPublished": true,
    "isSticky": false,
    "lastUpdateTime": "2023-12-19T14:28:09.6997514+00:00",
    "publishedTopicCount": 0,
    "title": "Policies & Support",
    "totalUsefulness": 0,
    "viewCount": 0
}
```

#### Fields

| Field               | Type    | Comments                                                                                       |
| ------------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| activeTopicCount    | integer | The number of currently active topics related to the category                                  |
| creationTime        | string  | Date and time when the category was created. Represent datetime string in ISO 8601 format      |
| creatorId           | Guid    | Unique category creator id                                                                     |
| description         | string  | A brief category description                                                                   |
| id                  | integer | Unique category id                                                                             |
| imageLink           | string  | Preview image link for the category                                                            |
| isPublished         | boolean | If `true` category has been published and accessible for users                                 |
| isSticky            | boolean | If `true` category is displayed on the top FAQ page                                            |
| lastUpdateTime      | string  | Date and time when the category was last updated. Represent datetime string in ISO 8601 format |
| publishedTopicCount | integer | The total count of published topics within this category                                       |
| title               | string  | Title of the category                                                                          |
| totalUsefulness     | integer | The total count of usefulness ratings for topics within this category                          |
| viewCount           | integer | The total count of views across all topics within this category                                |