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How Trust Scores Work
Every score on AgentRank is built from verifiable signals — not self-reported data or paid rankings. Here's exactly what goes into the numbers.
Verified Developers
25%Real companies with verified identities. No anonymous listings gaming the system.
Proof of Usage
25%Reviews from users who actually used the agent. API logs, receipts, or verified connections.
Community Moderation
20%AI-powered spam detection + community flagging. Fake reviews get caught.
Transparency Score
20%Clear pricing, documented limitations, honest about what it can't do.
Response Rate
10%Developers who engage with feedback rank higher. Abandoned agents rank lower.
Security & Compliance
10%Third-party audits, SOC2, GDPR compliance. Verified, not self-reported.
Score → Grade
Anti-Gaming Measures
- ✓Reviews require proof of usage — no anonymous one-click ratings
- ✓Velocity detection catches sudden review spikes
- ✓IP and account fingerprinting prevents duplicate reviews
- ✓All reviews are human-moderated before affecting scores
- ✓Paid plans don't affect scores — money buys visibility, not trust