Rising Talent
Score 0 – 39
You're getting set up — profile, first projects, first reviews.
- Listed in Discover
- Standard profile features
- Eligible for all badges
The Recognition System
Reputation, earned.
The Legend Score is a single 0–100 number that reflects the quality, depth and momentum of a creator's presence on Local Legends. It can't be bought. It's recalculated from real activity — your portfolio, your reviews, your verifications and how often you show up.
Recognition Tiers
Four tiers. One ladder.
Every creator starts at Rising Talent. Climb by building the things that matter — not by gaming a feed.
Local Legend
Score 40 – 69
A trusted name in your city — real work, real reviews, active presence.
- Local Legend tier badge on profile
- Boosted ranking in local Discover
- Eligible for Featured spots
Regional Legend
Score 70 – 89
Recognized across your region — a deep portfolio and consistent reputation.
- Regional Legend tier badge
- Priority placement in regional Discover
- Editorial consideration
Hall of Legends
Score 90 – 100
Top of the craft. Verified, reviewed, active, and unmistakable.
- Hall of Legends crest on profile
- Top placement across Discover
- Hall of Legends directory inclusion
The Formula
How the Legend Score is calculated
Five pillars add up to a maximum of 100. Each pillar is capped, so a perfect portfolio alone can't carry a missing one — well-rounded creators rise fastest.
Pillar weights (max 100)
Profile completeness · up to 15Portfolio depth · up to 25Reviews & reputation · up to 35Recent activity · up to 10Verification · up to 15
Profile completeness
up to 15
Tell visitors who you are, where you work, and how to reach you.
- Avatar uploaded+2
- Cover image uploaded+2
- Bio of 40+ characters+3
- Website or Instagram linked+3
- City set+2
- Instagram handle+1
- Primary category chosen+2
Portfolio depth
up to 25
Published projects with covers and substantial descriptions.
- First published project+5
- Each project up to 5 (after the first)+2 each
- Each project from 6 to 10+1 each
- Average description ≥ 200 chars+5
- Average description ≥ 100 chars+2
- Every project has a cover+5
- At least half have covers+2
Reviews & reputation
up to 35
Volume of approved reviews plus the average rating they carry.
- 1–5 approved reviews+5
- 6–10 reviews+10
- 11–25 reviews+15
- 26–50 reviews+20
- 51+ reviews+25
- Average rating ≥ 4.0+5
- Average rating ≥ 4.5+8
- Average rating ≥ 4.8+10
Recent activity
up to 10
Show up. Recent logins, fresh projects, and incoming reviews all count.
- Active in the last 30 days+2
- New project in last 90 days+3
- Profile updated in last 90 days+2
- New review in last 90 days+3
Verification
up to 15
Trust signals that confirm you are who you say you are.
- Email verified+2
- Identity verified+5
- Business verified+8
Legend Momentum
Alongside your score, we track a separate momentum signal — a rolling measure of new reviews, new projects, profile updates and recent activity over the last 30 days. Momentum doesn't change your tier, but it's how Discover surfaces creators who are on the rise right now.
Badges
Earnable, never purchased
Badges sit on your profile and in search results. Each one has clear criteria and is awarded automatically when you meet them.
Verified Identity
Confirmed real person.
How to earn
Pass identity verification.
Verified Business
Registered, contactable business.
How to earn
Pass business verification.
Top Rated
Sustained 4.8+ average.
How to earn
Average rating ≥ 4.8 across 10+ approved reviews.
Community Favorite
Loved by many.
How to earn
25+ approved reviews with a 4.5+ average.
On the Rise
Momentum is climbing fast.
How to earn
Top-quartile Legend Momentum over the last 30 days.
Founding Legend
Here from day one.
How to earn
Subscribed during the Founding Legend window.
Portfolio Pro
A serious body of work.
How to earn
10+ published projects, each with a cover.
Hall of Legends
Top of the craft.
How to earn
Reach a Legend Score of 90+.
Good to know
Common questions
- How often does my score update?
- Your Legend Score is recalculated whenever something that feeds into it changes — a new review, a published project, a verification, a profile edit. Momentum recomputes on a rolling 30-day basis.
- Can I pay to rank higher?
- No. Subscriptions unlock tools and surface area, but they don't move your Legend Score. Recognition is earned through real work, real reviews and real verifications.
- Why didn't a review change my score?
- Only approved reviews count toward your score. Reviews flagged by moderation or marked as pending won't affect the number until they're approved.
- Can a tier go down?
- Yes. If activity dries up, reviews are removed, or a verification is revoked, your score can move down — including a tier change. The system rewards consistency, not one-off bursts.
Ready to start climbing?
Build out your profile, publish your best work, and let your community do the talking.