Frequently asked questions
Short answers for AI and human readers. For details and numbers, see How it works and Pricing.
What is RepoRanker?
RepoRanker is a community leaderboard for public GitHub repositories. Maintainers list their projects; other developers can write in-depth reviews and earn credits. Credits are spent to boost a repo in the feed or in featured slots.
Why is there a 48-hour delay before a review goes live and credits are granted?
The listing owner can dispute a review that violates guidelines during a short window. If no dispute, the review is published and the reviewer is credited. This helps keep quality high and reduces spam reviews.
How do you prevent fake reviews and self-dealing?
Sign-in is GitHub-only, so every reviewer is tied to a public developer profile. You cannot review your own repos. Reviews must clear 800 characters before submission. Every review enters a 48-hour dispute window where the maintainer can flag low-effort or dishonest text. Disputed reviews don't release and the reviewer earns no credits.
What stops paid boosts from buying #1?
Boosts are visibly marked on the leaderboard. The organic ranking is published in plain English: active boosts first, then GitHub stars, then recency. Boosts give you a time-limited slot at the top of the feed. They do not change the underlying ranking algorithm. See the ranking rules for the full sort order.
What is a credit?
Credits are RepoRanker's in-app points. You receive a sign-up grant and earn more by writing released reviews. Credits are spent to activate boosts (e.g. leaderboard or featured exposure).
How is the home leaderboard ordered?
The "Top" sort prioritizes active leaderboard boosts, then public GitHub star count, then recency of submission to RepoRanker, within the time range you select. There is no secret engagement model. See the leaderboard rules for exact tie-breaks.
Is RepoRanker the same as Product Hunt?
In spirit, yes: a ranked launch-style surface, but for GitHub repositories and with a credit economy and peer review instead of a single upvote per user.
How do I sign in?
We use Sign in with GitHub so your identity is tied to your public developer profile. You can review and submit from your account.
How many credits is a sign-up grant?
25 credits on new accounts (one time), subject to change; see the latest values on the pricing and how it works pages.