Harpd Answers · Explained
What are Rank Points on Harpd Rank?
Rank Points are permanent promotional placement on the Harpd Rank leaderboard. Makers buy them with Credits; the more a product holds, the higher it sits. They are explicitly promotional — not a quality score — and Harpd discloses this on every ranked page.
Quick answer
What are Rank Points on Harpd Rank?
Rank Points are permanent promotional placement on the Harpd Rank leaderboard. Makers buy them with Credits; the more Rank Points a product holds, the higher it sits on its category board. They are explicitly promotional — not a quality score — and Harpd discloses this on every ranked page.
- Products tracked
- 1,175 on Harpd Rank
- Categories
- 27 product categories
- Update model
- Live leaderboard, continuous
Data source: Harpd Rank first-party dataRank methodologyPublic dataset
Limitations
- Harpd Rank Points are promotional placement, not an editorial quality score.
- Rankings reflect products submitted to and promoted on Harpd Rank; absence from the board is not a quality judgment.
Data source: Harpd Rank first-party data
How it works
The mechanics, plainly
Credits are the currency; Rank Points are the result. A maker spends Credits to add permanent Rank Points to a listing. Because they are permanent, a one-time purchase keeps its RP until the competitor earns more. Products without Rank Points appear after RP holders in order of entry. Visits from real profile clicks feed the separate Trending view.
How it compares
Harpd vs the traditional approach
| Aspect | Harpd / this model | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Bought with Credits (promotional) | Editorial judgement |
| Permanence | Permanent until out-spent | Fixed at publish |
| Disclosure | Labeled "promotional placement" | Often unlabeled |
| 0-RP order | Earliest approval first | List author’s opinion |
Why it matters
Treating Rank Points as a paid channel — not a verdict — keeps the board honest. Buyers can separate "this product paid to be seen" from "this product earns real clicks", and makers can budget promotion like any other performance channel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rank Points mean a product is better?
No. Rank Points reflect promotional spend, not quality. Harpd states this on every ranked page. Judge a product on its profile, visits and your own evaluation.
Can a free listing still rank?
Yes. A product with 0 Rank Points still appears below every product holding Rank Points. Within that 0-RP group, listings are shown in order of entry: earlier-approved products first. Discovery Score is informational only and does not determine position.
Where do Credits come from?
Makers buy Credits on Harpd Rank to add Rank Points. The first Credit also makes a product eligible to enter Rank.