downranked
Downranked is the condition of content being demoted in ranking systems or moderation outcomes, resulting in less visibility or engagement. The term is used across digital platforms that employ ranking or recommendation algorithms, including search engines, social media, and e-commerce sites.
In search engines, downranking refers to a demotion in search results. It may result from signals indicating
In social media, downranking reduces the distribution of content in feeds or recommendations. Signals include low
In practice, downranked content typically experiences a drop in impressions, click-through rate, or traffic, and may
Context and usage: The term is descriptive, not prescriptive; a piece of content is described as downranked