When setting up or editing an event on VoteNaija, one of the features you will notice is the Show Ranking option.
Many organizers wonder if enabling or disabling this option affects the actual results of their event. Let’s take a closer look to understand how it really works on your phone.
What the Show Ranking Feature Does
The Show Ranking feature simply controls whether or not a ranking section appears on your event page. When it is turned on, the top three contestants with the highest votes are displayed in a special section at the top of the page.
Each of these contestants is shown with their image, vote count, and a fire icon to indicate they are leading.
When it is turned off, this ranking section disappears. Instead, voters will only see the Meet Contestants section, where every contestant appears with their vote count but without a separate spotlight for the top three.
How It Affects the Voting Process
The important thing to note is that turning the ranking on or off does not change the way votes are counted. Every single vote is recorded in real time, and each contestant’s total is updated automatically.
Whether the rankings are displayed or hidden, the vote counts remain accurate and fair.
This means the Show Ranking option only changes what voters see on the page, not the behind-the-scenes results.
Why Organizers Use the Feature
Some organizers like to keep the ranking section on because it adds excitement. Voters can immediately see who is leading and how close the competition is.
Others prefer to hide it to maintain suspense and encourage voting without revealing who is on top until later.
It all depends on the kind of experience you want to create for your audience.
Final Results Remain the Same
At the end of the day, the final results are based entirely on the total number of votes each contestant has received. The Show Ranking option does not affect this outcome in any way.
If you hide the ranking, contestants still gather votes as usual, and the winner is decided purely by numbers.
Wrapping Up
The Show Ranking feature is all about presentation, not results. If you want voters to see the top three during the contest, you can turn it on.
If you would rather keep everyone guessing until the end, you can turn it off. Either way, the votes remain valid, accurate, and transparent.
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