Discord server ranking algorithm on Serverhunt
Forget about manual bumping - we've got a cooler system. Your server gets a chance at the spotlight if it's actually active:
- At least 3 different people chatting today
- Minimum 5 messages sent today
Meet these criteria, and you're in the pool. Here's how it works:
- 60% of eligible servers are randomly featured on the frontpage
- The other 40% are ranked by our default sort (currently message activity)
- We refresh the frontpage every 3 minutes, so everyone gets a fair shot
Why we're not using Disboard-style bumping
The old-school bumping system has some issues. Here's why:
- It's redundant: If everyone's bumping every 2 hours, it basically becomes random anyway.
- It's time-consuming: Who wants to keep hitting a bump button all day?
- It's not fair: Servers with super-active admins who can bump 24/7 get an advantage.
- It creates pressure: Everyone feels they have to bump or risk falling behind.
- It doesn't scale well: Imagine if bumping was allowed every 10 minutes. It'd be chaos, and still random.
Our system rewards servers that are genuinely active. No need to spam a bump button - just keep your community engaged and you'll get noticed. It's all about real interactions, not who can click fastest.