Our Methodology

How we rank, review, and recommend content on HytaleBox

How We Rank Servers

Our server rankings are designed to highlight quality servers that the community values. Here's how our ranking system works:

Community Votes

Players can vote for their favorite servers once every 24 hours. Votes in the last 24 hours and 7 days are weighted to show trending servers.

Server Status

We monitor server uptime and online status. Consistently online servers are prioritized over frequently offline ones.

Verification Status

Verified servers (those claimed by their owners through DNS verification) receive a trust badge and may rank higher for their demonstrated legitimacy.

Information Completeness

Servers with complete descriptions, banners, Discord links, and website links provide better user experience and may rank higher.

Vote Integrity

We use CAPTCHA verification, IP hashing, and browser fingerprinting to prevent vote manipulation. Servers caught manipulating votes may be removed from our directory.

How We Review Mods

Our mod reviews aim to give players honest, useful information. Each review includes:

Hands-On Testing

We install and test mods ourselves to verify functionality and performance.

Honest Pros & Cons

Every mod has strengths and weaknesses. We list both clearly.

Objective Ratings

Ratings are based on functionality, usability, performance, and value.

Regular Updates

We update reviews when mods receive significant updates.

How We Evaluate Hosting Providers

Our hosting comparisons help you find the right provider. Here's our evaluation criteria:

Performance

Server uptime, hardware quality, network latency, and DDoS protection.

Support

Response time, availability (24/7 vs business hours), and support quality.

Value

Features and performance relative to price. We highlight the best deals.

Features

Mod support, control panel quality, backup options, and ease of setup.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some hosting links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps support HytaleBox. Affiliate relationships do not influence our rankings or ratings. We recommend providers based on quality, not commission rates.

Content Guidelines

All content on HytaleBox follows these principles:

Accuracy: We verify information before publishing and correct errors promptly.
Transparency: We disclose affiliate relationships and explain our methodology.
Fairness: We don't accept payment for favorable reviews or rankings.
Usefulness: Content is written to help players, not just for SEO.
Currency: We update content regularly to keep it accurate and relevant.

Updates & Corrections

We continuously improve our methodology and content. If you notice an error or have feedback on our ranking system, please contact us at support@hytalebox.io.

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