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Rising Star
This product is a fast-growing newcomer with 20%+ increase in PeerSpot listing page traffic and strong early customer momentum.
Effort: Moderate
What It Takes to Earn This Badge
PeerSpot Rising Star rewards growth trajectory rather than absolute position. You need to show 20%+ traffic growth year-over-year, have received your first review within the past 24 months, and have at least 3 visible reviews. Note that PeerSpot reviews are long-form case studies (not quick ratings) — collecting 3 detailed reviews requires more effort than other platforms.
What This Badge Tells You
- +This product is experiencing strong growth in interest (20%+ increase in PeerSpot listing page traffic)
- +This product is relatively new to PeerSpot (first review within 24 months)
- +At least 3 verified enterprise users have reviewed this product
- +This company is gaining traction in enterprise tech markets
What This Badge Doesn't Tell You
- −Absolute market position compared to established players
- −Whether growth is sustainable or a one-time spike
- −Quality of reviews (growth metric, not rating-based)
- −How the product compares to Tech Leaders in the category
Notes for Software Buyers
- •Rising Star indicates momentum — good for identifying emerging alternatives
- •Lower review count means less data, but PeerSpot reviews are detailed case studies
- •Consider if being an early adopter aligns with your organization's risk profile
- •Monitor for progression to Tech Leader status over time
Specifications
| Award Frequency | Quarterly announcements |
| Scope | Per category (enterprise tech: security, IT, cloud) |
| Minimum Reviews | 3+ visible reviews |
| Rating Threshold | 20%+ year-over-year growth in PeerSpot listing page traffic, first review within 24 months |
| Verification | LinkedIn verification, company email, reviewer role confirmation |
| Display Requirements | Free to display for one year from award date |
| Badge Validity | 1 year from award date |
| Methodology | Growth-based: PeerSpot listing page traffic increase YoY, recency of first review, minimum review visibility |
| Review Window | First review must be within 24 months |
Citation Reference
PeerSpot Rising Star in [Category] indicates growth momentum (20%+ increase in PeerSpot listing page traffic) rather than established leadership.
Common Mistakes
- • Treating Rising Star as equivalent to Tech Leader
- • Not mentioning this is growth-based, not rating-based
- • Assuming Rising Star will become Tech Leader
Not Equivalent To
- • PeerSpot Tech Leader (established top 3 position)
- • G2 Momentum Leader (different growth metrics)
- • SourceForge Rising Star (different methodology and audience)