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Tester levels: C, B, A, S, SS, SSS, SSSS

Published 2026-06-17

TL;DR

TestHive testers progress through 7 levels based on Completed Apps count. Higher levels earn more per Campaign via a level multiplier (C = 1.00× baseline, SSSS = 1.30× baseline). Levels are computed automatically from your verifiable Closed Testing reports — no manual gaming.

The 7 levels

LevelCompleted AppsReward multiplierPerks
C (new)01.00×All basic access
B≥ 11.02×First-completion badge
A≥ 31.05×Profile featured weekly
S≥ 101.10×Eligible for Studio Owner
SS≥ 301.15×Priority Campaign matching
SSS≥ 1001.20×Verified-only Campaign access
SSSS≥ 3001.30×Top-tier badge + early-access features

How the multiplier applies

At Campaign settlement (day 14, or auto-confirm at day 17), TestHive computes each tester's payout using a weighted distribution:

your_payout = (your_weight / total_team_weight) × tester_pool

A practical example with 6 C-level + 6 S-level testers sharing a 600 T-Coin daily pool:

  • Total team weight = 6 × 1.00 + 6 × 1.10 = 12.60
  • Each C earns floor(600 × 1.00 / 12.60) = 47 T-Coin
  • Each S earns floor(600 × 1.10 / 12.60) = 52 T-Coin

Higher-level testers earn ~10% more for the same work, recognizing their proven track record reduces Campaign risk for developers.

How to climb fast

The fastest path:

  1. Complete Campaigns end-to-end — partial attendance doesn't count
  2. Stay in Karma economy first — there are more Karma Campaigns than T-Coin, so faster volume
  3. Maintain a clean violation record — getting flagged for missed deadlines slows your matchability

There is no shortcut. You can't buy levels. You can't transfer Completed Apps from another platform. Every level point comes from a real 14-day Closed Testing window verified by Google Play.

Joining a Studio at S+

Once you hit S-level (10+ Completed Apps), you can apply to own a Studio — a team of up to 12 testers (or 25 with Expanded tier) you organize and dispatch work to. See the Studio guide for details.

Frequently asked

  • Q: How do I level up?

    A: Complete more Campaigns. The 'Completed Apps' counter on your profile increments whenever you finish a 14-day Closed Testing window with full attendance. Levels recompute automatically.

  • Q: Do higher-level testers earn more per Campaign?

    A: Yes. A 'weight multiplier' applied at settlement gives SSSS testers 1.30× the base reward, SSS 1.20×, all the way down to C at 1.00× (the baseline).

  • Q: Can my level go down?

    A: No. Completed Apps is monotonic — once earned, never lost. Violations reduce Karma balance but don't decrease level.

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Tester levels: C, B, A, S, SS, SSS, SSSS · TestHive Docs · TestHive