Transparency report

ToolDecker commits to open operations. We publish the data behind our editorial choices, how we earn money, and what we refuse — so you can audit us.

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Tools listed
500
Featured tools
20
Categories
15
Submissions received
0
Submissions approved
0
Submissions rejected
0
Paid placements refused
0

Ranking inputs (weights withheld)

Per Goodhart's Law we publish what feeds the ranking, not the weights. The weights are auditable internally and adjusted with documented changelog entries.

  • metrics.clickCount— Number of outbound clicks to the tool (last 90 days, exponential decay)
  • metrics.viewCount— Detail-page views (last 90 days, lower weight than clicks)
  • createdAt— Freshness signal — newer tools get a short-lived boost
  • editorialScore— Manual 0-100 quality rating by ToolDecker editors (content depth, pricing clarity, docs quality)

How we earn money

Affiliate commissions are our only revenue. The Visit button uses an affiliate URL when available, otherwise a direct URL.

Affiliate links never affect ranking, featured status, category placement, or editorial copy — they only change the destination URL.

Per FTC § 16 CFR 255 every affiliate link is disclosed inline with #affiliate-link or in the page footer.

What we refuse

  • ▸Paid placement on the homepage or category pages.
  • ▸Paid edits to editorial copy, scoring, or category assignment.
  • ▸Reciprocal link exchanges, sponsored reviews, or 'pay to be featured' offers.
  • ▸Removing legitimate reviews, FAQs, or comparison rows in exchange for compensation.

Disputes & appeals

If a vendor believes a listing, score, or refusal is incorrect, email transparency@tooldecker.com with evidence. Replies within 5 business days. DMCA notices go to dmca@tooldecker.com.