Point Values
Each event type awards a specific number of reputation points, calibrated so that broad marketplace impact (installs and reviews at scale) produces comparable tier progression to deep quality investment (certifications and community leadership).
Point Value Table
| Event | Points | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Package install (per unique tenant) | +1 pt | Volume-based signal — scales naturally with package reach |
| 5-star review received | +10 pts | 10x install weight — a single glowing review signals deliberate quality approval |
| Certified certification earned | +100 pts | Largest single event — reflects sustained quality investment and human review |
| Q&A accepted answer | +5 pts | Mid-tier reward for active, helpful community participation |
| Admin award | Varies | Discretionary — used for special contributions, corrections, or incentives |
Progression Equivalencies
Understanding what combinations of events produce tier thresholds helps publishers plan their growth strategy:
| To Reach Silver (1,000 pts) | Example Path |
|---|---|
| Via installs only | 1,000 unique installs across all packages |
| Via reviews only | 100 five-star reviews |
| Via certification + installs | 1 Certified cert (100 pts) + 900 installs |
| Via mixed activity | 500 installs + 30 reviews + 2 certifications + 100 accepted answers = 500 + 300 + 200 + 500 = 1,500 pts (Gold approach) |
| To Reach Gold (5,000 pts) | Example Path |
|---|---|
| Via installs only | 5,000 unique installs |
| Via reviews only | 500 five-star reviews |
| Via certifications + installs | 10 certs (1,000 pts) + 4,000 installs |
| Via full mixed activity | 2,000 installs + 100 reviews + 5 certs + 200 answers = 2,000 + 1,000 + 500 + 1,000 = 4,500 pts (near Gold) |
| To Reach Platinum (20,000 pts) | Example Path |
|---|---|
| Via installs only | 20,000 unique installs |
| Via certifications + installs | 50 certs (5,000 pts) + 15,000 installs |
| Via full mixed (large publisher) | 10,000 installs + 300 reviews + 20 certs + 500 answers = 10,000 + 3,000 + 2,000 + 2,500 = 17,500 pts (close to Platinum with some admin awards) |
Design Philosophy Behind the Values
Volume and Quality Both Matter
The 1pt/10pt/100pt ratio means a publisher can reach Silver through pure install volume (1,000 installs) or through fewer, higher-quality signals. The system rewards breadth and depth equally.
Certification is the Fast Track
At 100 points each, certifications are the highest-ROI activity. A publisher who invests in quality documentation and test coverage and earns multiple certifications will tier-progress significantly faster than pure install accumulation.
Community Scales Credibly
Accepted answers at +5pts provide meaningful accumulation for active community contributors without creating a community-only shortcut to top tiers. Reaching Gold through accepted answers alone requires 1,000 accepted answers — genuine expertise at scale.
No Artificial Inflation
The once-per-tenant rule on installs and the 5-star-only rule on reviews prevent simple inflation tactics. Publishers cannot accumulate points through repeated actions on the same entities.
A publisher's total reputation score is the sum of points earned across all their packages. A publisher with 10 packages each generating 500 install points reaches the same tier as one with a single package generating 5,000 installs.