A vote count is not a fixed payout
Rank.top credits eligible votes using rates that account for location, ad format, and the listing’s rate. Two listings with the same number of votes can therefore earn different amounts.
Vote totals and revenue also measure different things. A vote can count toward a listing while generating no ad-driven earnings. Milestone rewards are separate from that revenue.
keep these separate
Votes, ad earnings, and milestones
Votes measure support for the listing. Ad earnings depend on eligible voting activity. Milestones award credits when the listing reaches the specified vote thresholds.
What changes the credited amount
Location
Ad format
Listing rate
Eligibility
Use your dashboard’s recorded earnings when reviewing performance. A general CPM example can explain the arithmetic, but it cannot promise the value of your next vote.
How Power votes fit in
A Power vote lets a visitor complete an available rewarded ad for extra vote weight. Rank.top verifies completion before applying the reward. Ad availability and the voting cooldown are shown in the voting flow.
Power votes can generate more revenue than standard votes, but the amount still depends on the applicable rates and eligibility checks. Explain the option to your community without promising a fixed return.
Referral bonuses
| Period | Listing owner | Referrer |
|---|---|---|
| First 365 days after listing creation | Bonus of 20% of the base eligible vote amount | 20% of the base eligible vote amount |
| After the first year | Regular listing earnings | 8% of the base eligible vote amount |
These bonuses apply when a listing has an eligible referrer and the vote earns revenue. They are based on the base vote amount, so they are not necessarily the same percentage of the listing’s final credited earnings. The referrer’s share is added separately rather than deducted from the owner.
Review earnings over a useful period
Compare similar date ranges
Look at a week or month rather than judging the rate from one vote. Check whether the number and mix of votes changed.Separate the balances
Review ad-driven revenue and unlocked milestones independently. Claiming a milestone is not the same as earning it through ads.Check eligibility when numbers differ
Self-votes and flagged activity can explain why vote growth exceeds revenue growth. Ask support about unexplained changes instead of trying to work around the checks.
Build useful features, keep your listing accurate, and make voting reminders optional. Artificial accounts or manipulated traffic do not create reliable earnings.
Understand claims and payouts
The revenue-sharing guide covers the claim threshold, milestone credits, and requesting a payout.