Formula
Score = Σ (dimension score × mode weight), then the lowest applicable safety-gate cap
What it means
The score combines 9 dimensions. Demand and competition are computed from catalog data (lifetime orders and near-identical listings); the others, such as problem solving, video potential and dropshipping suitability, are rated 1–4 by an AI against a fixed rubric. Each rating is converted to 0–100 and weighted by the research mode, so a TikTok ranking weights video and impulse appeal more than a Google Shopping one.
Products at 65+ make our shortlist and 80+ is the top band. A safety gate can cap the score however strong the other signals are.