AtlasFind Editor Score
A structured score calculated from verified criteria, evidence and category-specific weights. It is published only after separate editor review and administrator approval.
Rating Methodology
How AtlasFind produces transparent, source-linked and sponsor-independent ratings.
AtlasFind automated catalog score
The same formula applies to every tool: documented capability coverage 30%, platform and language accessibility 20%, pricing and usage flexibility 20%, verification and freshness transparency 20%, and record completeness 10%. Results use a ten-point scale. Human-reviewed editor scores and user scores remain separate.
User Score
User ratings are stored separately and use a weighted average. Suspicious or unverified votes are excluded from the public aggregate.
External Ratings
Ratings from app stores or review platforms are shown with their original scale, review count, source and check date. They are never disguised as an AtlasFind score.
Data confidence
Confidence measures source coverage, freshness, evidence and independent approval. It does not secretly increase the product score.
Default rating criteria
| Criterion | Default weight |
|---|---|
| Features and capabilities | %20 |
| Ease of use and experience | %15 |
| Price and value | %15 |
| Performance and reliability | %15 |
| Security and privacy | %10 |
| Platforms, languages and integrations | %10 |
| Freshness and developer support | %10 |
| Transparency and user trust | %5 |
Category profiles can change these weights. Every profile must total exactly 100%.
Sponsor independence
Sponsorship and paid partnerships are stored separately and cannot affect the formula, approval gate or organic ranking.
Review and update policy
Every published rating includes methodology version, review date, next review date and change history. Methodology changes trigger a review queue instead of silently rewriting old scores.