FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about discovering, submitting, verifying, and tracking emerging projects on RepoRank.

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What is RepoRank?

RepoRank is a discovery platform for emerging builders, open-source repositories, and internet-native products. It helps people find promising projects earlier and understand the builders behind them.

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Who is RepoRank for?

RepoRank is built for:

  • Developers and open-source builders
  • Builders shipping products, tools, and internet-native projects
  • Early adopters looking for what is gaining traction
  • Collaborators and partners who want to find credible builders earlier

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How do I submit a repo or product?

Head to the Submit page and choose the type of listing you want to add.

  • GitHub repository: paste your repo URL
  • Product: paste your website URL

RepoRank creates a clean public listing using project metadata and other available signals.

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What happens if my project is already listed?

RepoRank detects existing listings and sends you to the canonical page. Each repo or product should have one clear listing that visitors can trust.

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How does verification work?

Open your listing, sign in, and follow the verification flow.

For repos:

Connect your GitHub account so RepoRank can confirm ownership or access.

For products:

Claim ownership through your RepoRank profile and listing context.

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Why does verification matter?

Verified listings help visitors understand who is actually behind a project.

  • Stronger builder attribution
  • More credible project context
  • Profile and listing control
  • A clearer path for users, collaborators, and partners to connect with the right builder

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How are rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on momentum signals that help surface projects gaining attention now, not only projects that are already well known.

  • Activity
  • Community interest
  • Freshness
  • Visibility signals
  • Boosts

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What are boosts?

Boosts are lightweight signals of interest from the RepoRank community. They help visitors see which repos and products are gaining attention.

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How can builders gain visibility on RepoRank?

Builders can improve their discovery presence by:

  • Submitting accurate repo and product listings
  • Verifying ownership
  • Keeping profile and project details clear
  • Sharing listings with users and collaborators
  • Building real momentum that shows up through activity and community interest

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Can RepoRank support strong early-stage projects?

Some strong MVP-stage projects looking for PMF may be considered for deeper support, introductions, or incubation-style help.

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Where does RepoRank data come from?

For repositories:

RepoRank uses public GitHub data and keeps repository details synced over time.

For products:

RepoRank enriches listings from submitted websites, project metadata, activity, and community interest.

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How often are listings updated?

  • Repository data refreshes regularly from GitHub
  • Product and ranking signals update as activity changes
  • Builder profile and listing edits appear after they are saved

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Can I update my listing after claiming it?

Yes. You can manage and update claimed listings from your dashboard.

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How do I contact the RepoRank team?

Reach out anytime at hello@reporank.co with your repo or product URL, your profile, and a short note about what you need.

Still need help? Contact hello@reporank.co.