Every approved review earns reader points. Points determine your ranking on the leaderboard. This article explains the math.
How points are earned
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Approved review | +1 |
| Quality bonus (top-tier review) | +1 (occasional) |
| Featured review of the week | +5 |
| Edited review re-approved | 0 (no double-counting) |
| Deleted review | -1 (point removed) |
Quality bonus
Some reviews are exceptional — clearly thoughtful, well-written, useful to other readers. The peer-review team can flag these as “quality bonus” reviews, which earn an extra point. Bonuses are awarded sparingly so they remain meaningful — typically less than 10% of reviews.
Featured review of the week
Each week, one review is featured on the Leaderboard homepage. The reviewer earns +5 points. Featured selections rotate across reviewers — a single person rarely gets featured back-to-back.
Badges are based on review COUNT (not points). Points determine LEADERBOARD RANK. So you might have the “Active Reader” 5-review badge but already be at 8 points if some of yours got quality bonuses.
How rankings update
The leaderboard updates within an hour of each new approved review. There’s no daily / weekly settling — your position adjusts in near real-time as reviews flow through the queue.
What if my points seem wrong?
Compare your dashboard’s point count with your approved review list. If they don’t match, contact support with screenshots. Discrepancies are rare but get fixed when they happen.