Harpd Answers · Explained
What is a Rank Credit on Harpd Rank?
A Rank Credit is the unit makers spend to add permanent Rank Points to a Harpd Rank listing. One completed Credit spend creates one Rank Point, and the first Credit also makes an approved product eligible to enter Rank.
Quick answer
What is a Rank Credit on Harpd Rank?
A Rank Credit is the unit of spend on Harpd Rank. A maker buys Credits, and each completed Credit spend creates one permanent Rank Point on their listing. The first Credit also moves an approved product from "listed" into Rank, making it eligible to compete for position.
- Products tracked
- 143 on Harpd Rank
- Categories
- 21 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
Submit and get approved (free) → buy Credits → spend a Credit to add a Rank Point. Rank Points are permanent: they stay on the listing until a competitor out-spends them, so a single purchase keeps compounding visibility rather than expiring. Credits never affect the product's editorial description or its category.
How it compares
Harpd vs the traditional approach
| Aspect | Harpd / this model | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Prepaid promotional spend unit | Ad impression or CPC budget |
| What it buys | Permanent Rank Points (placement) | Time-boxed impressions |
| Effect on listing | Moves board position only | Often bundled with content changes |
| Disclosure | Labeled promotional on every board | Varies, often unlabeled |
Why it matters
Separating "get listed" (free) from "get promoted" (Credits) is what keeps the board honest. It also makes promotion a normal performance channel a maker can budget for, rather than a gate on being discovered at all.
Frequently asked questions
Does spending a Credit change my product description?
No. Credits affect board position only. Descriptions, categories and verification status are governed by moderation and claiming, not by spend.
Do Rank Points expire?
No. Rank Points are permanent placement. A listing stays where its points put it until a competitor out-spends it.
How many Credits do I need?
One Credit is enough to enter Rank. Beyond that, the number is a promotional decision: more Credits means more permanent Rank Points and a higher position, subject to other listings.