HottestGames.com Frequently Asked Questions

What is HottestGames.com?

HottestGames.com is a multi-category toplist ranking site in which computer games of various genres are ranked according to popularity.

How are games ranked?

All games and sites listed on HottestGames.com are ranked according to a 24-hour rolling average of incoming hits from member websites, called votes. More detailed statistics can be viewed on the weekly, monthly and yearly stats pages.

How often are stats updated?

Ranking stats are updated every five minutes.

Can I list my game, fansite or forum?

Absolutely! Game listings on HottestGames.com are 100% free. If you are the owner or webmaster of a game or game fansite/forum, you are invited to create an account. You will then be provided with personal linking codes and banners that you can use on your website to increase your ranking.

What is the featured game listing?

Every page of HottestGames.com has a special "featured" listing area above the category rank tables. Each time the category ranking pages are rebuilt (every 5 minutes), the top 100 sites in our database each have an equal chance at one of these featured listings, providing additional exposure for the most popular games/websites. Most other toplist sites charge a fee for such listings. HottestGames.com reserves these prime spots for our most active members and provides them free of charge, as a thank you for supporting our site.