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title: Top Packages Algorithm
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## Package Score
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Each package is given a `score`, which is used when ordering them in the
"Top Games/Mods/Texture Packs" lists. The intention of this feature is
to make it easier for new users to find good packages.
A package's score is equal to a rolling average of recent downloads,
plus the sum of the score given by reviews.
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A review score is 100 if positive, -100 if negative.
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reviews_sum = sum(100 * (positive ? 1 : -1))
score = avg_downloads + reviews_sum
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## Pseudo rolling average of downloads
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Each package adds 1 to `avg_downloads` for each unique download,
and then loses 5% (=1/20) of the value every day.
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This is called a [Frecency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frecency) heuristic,
a measure which combines both frequency and recency.
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"Unique download" is counted per IP per package.
Downloading an update won't increase the download count if it's already been
downloaded from that IP.
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## Transparency and Feedback
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You can see all scores using the [scores REST API](/api/scores/), or by
using the [Prometheus metrics](/help/metrics/) endpoint.
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Consider [suggesting improvements](https://github.com/minetest/contentdb/issues/new?assignees=&labels=Policy&template=policy.md&title=).