Our Smart Algorithm

Discover how Colorfa.me's intelligent ranking system ensures fresh, trending content rises to the top while maintaining fair competition for all creators.

The Big Idea

Our algorithm doesn't just count total likes. Instead, it focuses on when people engage with content, ensuring that trending palettes get the visibility they deserve while preventing older content from dominating forever.

Time-Based Popularity Scoring

Monthly Score

Counts likes received in the last 30 days

Perfect for discovering what's trending right now

Yearly Score

Counts likes received in the last 365 days

Shows sustained popularity over time

All-Time Score

Counts all likes ever received

Honors classic palettes that have stood the test of time

Real Example: How It Works

"Spring Pastels" Palette

Created 240 days ago (8 months) • Total Likes: 75

Monthly Score

Only 13 of the 75 likes were given in the last 30 days

Yearly Score

All 75 likes were given within the last year

All-Time Score

Total likes accumulated since creation

Key Insight: Even though this palette has 75 total likes, only 13 were recent enough to count toward its monthly popularity. This allows newer palettes with fresh engagement to compete fairly.

Why This Design is Brilliant

Fresh Content Priority

New palettes with recent engagement get visibility, preventing the platform from becoming stagnant with only old favorites.

Trend Detection

Identifies what's popular right now, not just what was historically popular, keeping recommendations relevant and timely.

Fair Competition

Prevents older palettes from dominating forever based solely on accumulated likes, giving every creator a fair chance to reach the top.

Dynamic Rankings

Rankings change based on real user engagement patterns, ensuring the "Popular" sections always reflect genuine current interest.

Built on Trust & Quality

Our Promise to You

Transparent Rankings

No hidden algorithms or black boxes. What you see is based purely on genuine user engagement

Real-Time Updates

Rankings update continuously based on authentic user interactions, not artificial manipulation

Fair for All Creators

Every palette gets a fair chance to be discovered based on current user interest

Quality Guarantee

Our algorithm measures genuine engagement patterns to surface the most relevant and inspiring content for your creative projects.

What This Means for You

For Designers

Always find the most current trending palettes
Discover fresh inspiration that matches current design trends
Trust that popular content is genuinely loved by the community

For Creators

Your new palettes can compete fairly with established ones
Recent engagement helps boost your visibility
No gaming the system - only authentic engagement counts

The Result: A Living, Breathing Platform

This intelligent approach creates a platform where content discovery feels natural and fair. Whether you're looking for the hottest trends or timeless classics, our algorithm ensures you find exactly what you need.

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