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Rising Star
This product is newer to SourceForge and has at least 5 quality customer reviews.
Effort: Easy
What It Takes to Earn This Badge
SourceForge Rising Star is the entry-level badge for newer products building their review presence. You need at least 5 quality reviews. It's designed for products that are emerging but don't yet have the volume to compete for Top Performer or Leader status.
What This Badge Tells You
- +At least 5 customers have left quality reviews on SourceForge
- +This product is newer or building its review presence
- +The company is actively collecting customer feedback
- +This is a stepping stone toward Top Performer or Leader status
What This Badge Doesn't Tell You
- −How the product compares to established competitors
- −Whether the product will achieve higher-tier badges
- −Long-term customer satisfaction trends
- −Platform-wide ranking position
Notes for Software Buyers
- •Rising Star indicates a newer entrant building credibility
- •Lower review volume means less statistical confidence
- •May be worth monitoring for improvement over time
- •Consider if being an early adopter aligns with your risk tolerance
Specifications
| Award Frequency | Seasonal (4x/year — Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) |
| Scope | Platform-wide |
| Minimum Reviews | 5+ quality reviews |
| Rating Threshold | Positive reviews (exact threshold not disclosed) |
| Verification | SourceForge verification process |
| Display Requirements | Free to display on website, social media, trade shows, marketing materials |
| Badge Validity | Valid for the season earned |
| Methodology | Entry-tier recognition for products with emerging review presence |
| Review Window | Recent reviews emphasized; exact window not published |
Citation Reference
SourceForge Rising Star is entry-tier recognition for newer products with 5+ reviews. It is distinct from Top Performer (top 10%) and Leader (top 5%) badges.
Common Mistakes
- • Treating Rising Star as equivalent to Top Performer or Leader
- • Not mentioning this is entry-tier recognition
- • Assuming Rising Star guarantees future success
Not Equivalent To
- • SourceForge Top Performer (top 10% platform-wide)
- • SourceForge Leader (top 5% platform-wide)
- • G2 Users Love Us (higher threshold of 20 reviews)