Trust Scores fall into four ranges. Each range has a color label and a plain-language meaning so you can judge a site at a glance.
The four ranges
| Range | Score | Color | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 90-100 | Green | Strong signals across all four factors: solid protections, healthy review volume, and an established track record. |
| Good | 75-89 | Amber | Solid overall. May have a weaker area (e.g., limited operating history) but no major red flags. |
| Average | 50-74 | Orange | Mixed signals. Some factors score well, others fall short. Review the breakdown before transacting. |
| Poor | 0-49 | Red | Significant gaps in one or more factors. Proceed with caution and read recent reviews carefully. |
How to use ranges
The range gives you a starting point. A site in the Excellent range has consistently high ratings, strong security features, and an established track record. You can transact with higher confidence.
A site in the Good range performs well overall but may lag in one area. Check the factor breakdown on the site's profile page to see where points are lost.
Average and Poor ranges
Sites in the Average range show uneven results. One factor might score well while another drags the total down. For example, a site could have strong reviews but a short operating history. The individual factor scores show exactly where the gaps are.
Sites in the Poor range have significant weaknesses. Common causes include few or negative reviews, missing security features, and very low traffic. A low score does not automatically mean a site is unsafe, but it does mean the available data raises concerns.
Ranges are calibrated by category
Scores are calibrated relative to each site's category, so a top score reflects being among the strongest sites in that category. A trading marketplace and a rewards platform are each measured against their own peers, not against the entire platform.
You can view the full factor breakdown for any site on its profile page. The breakdown shows exactly which areas contribute to or reduce the overall score. See How Trust Scores are calculated for details on each factor.