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AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Ranker

Ranker

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Ranker.com: A leading digital media platform with extensive databases of user-generated polls and opinions.

HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
2009
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Founded in August 2009 by Clark Benson, Ranker is a digital media company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The platform specializes in user-generated polls and lists across various categories such as entertainment, sports, food, and culture. Ranker's core mission is to aggregate public opinion through extensive databases, making it one of the largest repositories of subjective votes globally. With over 1.4 billion votes cast by more than 110 million voters on 260,599 rankings, Ranker aims to provide a comprehensive and democratic reflection of popular preferences.

Notable figures associated with Ranker include its founder Clark Benson, who has been instrumental in steering the company towards significant growth. The platform has achieved substantial milestones, including generating $22 million in revenue in 2017. Ranker's impact is evident in its ability to influence public discourse and trends through its extensive polling data. The company's innovative approach to crowd-sourced content has positioned it as a leading player in the digital media industry, continually shaping how opinions are formed and shared online.

Ranker - Quick Facts

When was Ranker founded?

Ranker was founded in 2009.

Where is Ranker's headquarters located?

Ranker's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA, US.

When was Ranker's last funding round?

Ranker's most recent funding round was for $2M (USD) in June 2013.

How much has Ranker raised to-date?

As of Jun 27, 2013, Ranker has raised a total of $5.1M (USD).

How many employees does Ranker have?

Ranker has 262 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Ranker - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Entertainment
  • Media
Tags
  • API
  • Media
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 510000Information
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers