Our Commitment to Transparency
Unlike other platforms that hide their algorithms behind black boxes, Unslop makes every aspect of our ranking and credibility systems completely transparent and auditable by anyone.
This page documents how our algorithms work, how they evolve, and how you can verify the calculations yourself. Everything is open-source and published on GitHub.
⚠️ Implementation Status: This algorithm hasn't been fully implemented yet. We're moving as quickly as possible and need community support and voices to help refine and validate this approach. Join the discussion on Discord to contribute your ideas.
Roadmap Ranking Algorithm
Our roadmap ranking system uses three core pillars to ensure we surface the highest-quality learning paths from credible creators that deliver real results and foster sustainable communities.
Pillar 1: Credibility (40%)
Multi-dimensional evaluation of the roadmap creator's expertise, relevance and proven track record.
Verification
Identity verification & credential validation
Source: Third-party verification service API calls
Peer Evaluation
Endorsements and reviews from other verified experts in the field
Source: Expert endorsements system, peer review feedback
Seniority, Certification & Academic Relevance
Years of experience, professional certifications, academic credentials, and industry recognition
Source: Third-party verification service API calls
Revenue Validation
Proven commercial success and market validation of expertise
Source: Revenue verification through third-party sources & SEC or equivalent filings
Innovation
Novel ideas, contributions, methodologies, and patents
Source: Scientific publications, patents, trademarks & copyrights
Pillar 2: Learner Success (40%)
Objective measurement of learner outcomes and the roadmap's effectiveness in achieving real-world results.
Completion Rate
Percentage of learners who successfully complete learning materials or the Unslop roadmaps
Source: User progress tracking data, milestone completion logs, course analytics via APIs
Graduate Employment Rate
Job placement success and career advancement after learning & Unslop roadmap completion
Source: Self-reported career updates, LinkedIn profile updates
Graduate Skill Assessment
Verified skill improvements through assessments, projects, and peer reviews
Source: Skill assessment results, project submissions, peer review scores
Churn Rate
Rate of learner dropouts and disengagement during the learning process
Source: Activity logs, user engagement metrics, dropout tracking, course analytics via APIs
Satisfaction and experience quality
Sentiment analysis of learner feedback
Source: User reviews, education material feedback comments analyzed via NLP
Pillar 3: Sustainability & Impact (20%)
Expert's social responsibility, and contribution to building sustainable, inclusive communities beyond just education.
Social Responsibility
Accessibility initiatives, inclusivity efforts, charity, scholarships, and social impact programs
Source: Accessibility program data, inclusivity metrics, charity, scholarship data, social impact reports via third parties
Collective Contributions
Community-driven improvements, volunteering, mentoring, collaborative results, and open-source contributions
Source: Open-source contribution logs, mentoring & volunteering records
Reputation
Character references, trustworthiness, and lack of criminal records.
Source: Third-party reputation evaluation software API
Community Engagement
Activity, referrals, social media activity
Source: Social media APIs, affiliate program data
Community Size
Number of active learners, readers, social media following
Source: Social media APIs & education programme API data