Introduction
You've pumped 50 SOL of volume into your Pump.fun token. Your chart looks healthy. But you're stuck on page 3 of DexScreener while tokens with less volume sit on the trending page.
What's the difference?
Check their unique makers count. They have 800. You have 47.
In this guide, I'll break down exactly why unique makers matter for DexScreener rankings, how the algorithm weighs this metric, and what maker thresholds you need to hit for trending positions.
What Are "Unique Makers" on DexScreener?
Unique makers represent the number of distinct wallet addresses that have traded a token. On DexScreener, this appears as the "Makers" column in token listings.
Key distinction:
- Volume = Total SOL value traded
- Transactions = Number of individual trades
- Makers = Number of unique wallets that traded
A single wallet trading 100 times adds 100 transactions and volume—but only 1 maker.
100 different wallets trading once each adds 100 transactions AND 100 makers.
DexScreener tracks this separately because it signals something volume alone cannot: market breadth.
How DexScreener's Trending Algorithm Works
DexScreener assigns every token a Trending Score based on multiple weighted factors. While the exact formula is proprietary, analysis of trending tokens reveals the key inputs:
Primary Ranking Factors
| Factor | Weight | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Volume | High | Total SOL/USD traded |
| Unique Makers | High | Distinct trading wallets |
| Transaction Velocity | Medium | Trades per time period |
| Holder Count | Medium | Unique holding wallets |
| Liquidity Depth | Medium | Pool size |
| Page Engagement | Low | Clicks, reactions |
Why Makers Matter More Than You Think
Volume can be faked cheaply with wash trading—one wallet buying and selling repeatedly. DexScreener's algorithm knows this.
Unique makers are harder to fake because each new maker requires:
- A fresh wallet address
- PDA creation costs (~0.004-0.012 SOL)
- Separate transaction fees
This makes maker count a more reliable signal of genuine market interest than raw volume.
The Math Behind DexScreener Rankings
Let's compare two tokens:
Token A:
- Volume: 100 SOL
- Makers: 50
- Volume per Maker: 2 SOL
Token B:
- Volume: 100 SOL
- Makers: 500
- Volume per Maker: 0.2 SOL
Same volume. But Token B's activity comes from 10x more unique wallets—suggesting broader market participation.
DexScreener interprets this as:
- Token B has more organic interest
- Token B has better distribution of traders
- Token B is less likely to be wash-traded
Result: Token B ranks higher despite identical volume.
Maker Count Benchmarks for Trending
Based on analysis of DexScreener trending tokens (January 2026 data):
Pump.fun Bonding Curve Tokens
| Position | Typical Maker Count | Volume Range |
|---|---|---|
| Page 1 (Top 20) | 800-3,000+ | 50-500 SOL |
| Page 2-3 | 300-800 | 20-100 SOL |
| Page 4-5 | 100-300 | 10-50 SOL |
| Below Page 5 | <100 | <20 SOL |
Key Thresholds
- 100 makers - Minimum visibility threshold
- 300 makers - Competitive for trending
- 500 makers - Strong trending position
- 1,000+ makers - Top trending territory
Important: These numbers shift based on market competition. Check current trending tokens for real-time benchmarks.
Why Low Maker Count Kills Your Ranking
Even with strong volume, low maker count signals red flags:
1. Wash Trading Suspicion
High volume + low makers = same wallets trading repeatedly. DexScreener's algorithm deprioritizes this pattern.
2. Whale Concentration
Few makers suggests a small group controls trading. This signals instability and risk.
3. Bot Activity Detection
Repetitive patterns from few wallets are easier for algorithms to identify and discount.
4. Poor User Trust
Traders manually check maker count before buying. Low numbers = "this looks manipulated."
How Maker Count Affects Other Metrics
Unique makers don't exist in isolation—they influence your entire DexScreener profile:
Maker-to-Volume Ratio
Healthy ratio: 1 maker per 0.1-1 SOL volume
Suspicious ratio: 1 maker per 5+ SOL volume
Tokens with healthy ratios get algorithmic boosts.
Maker Growth Velocity
DexScreener tracks how fast your maker count grows. Sudden spikes followed by flatlines look artificial. Steady growth signals organic interest.
Maker Distribution Over Time
Are makers spread across hours/days, or concentrated in minutes? Natural distribution patterns rank better.
Maker Count vs Holder Count: Both Matter
Common question: "Should I focus on makers or holders?"
Answer: Both, for different reasons.
| Metric | What It Signals | DexScreener Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Makers | Trading activity, market interest | Trending score |
| Holders | Community size, long-term interest | Trust signal |
Makers show your token is actively traded.
Holders show people want to keep it.
A token with 1,000 makers but 50 holders looks like pure speculation.
A token with 50 makers but 1,000 holders looks stagnant.
The winning combination: high makers AND high holders.
How to Increase Unique Makers
Method 1: Organic Growth
- Community trading
- Influencer mentions
- Viral marketing
Pros: Authentic, sustainable
Cons: Slow, unpredictable
Method 2: Maker Bot
Maker bots automate fresh wallet creation and trading.
Pros: Fast (up to 500 makers/minute), predictable, controllable
Cons: Costs SOL (~0.005-0.013 per maker)
Method 3: Coordinated Buying
Organize community members to trade from unique wallets.
Pros: Semi-organic
Cons: Coordination overhead, limited scale
For most Pump.fun launches, maker bots provide the fastest path to competitive maker counts.
Common Mistakes That Tank Your Maker Count
Mistake 1: Only Running Volume Bot
Volume bots reuse the same wallet. You get volume but zero new makers. Your maker count stays flat while competitors grow.
Fix: Add maker bot to generate unique wallets.
Mistake 2: Running Maker Bot Too Fast
500 makers in 30 seconds looks unnatural. DexScreener may discount sudden spikes.
Fix: Spread maker generation over time. 100-200/minute looks more organic.
Mistake 3: Ignoring Maker-to-Volume Ratio
1,000 makers with 10 SOL volume looks fake. The ratio is off.
Fix: Match maker growth with proportional volume. Run volume bot alongside maker bot.
Mistake 4: Stopping After Initial Push
Makers plateau, competitors catch up, ranking drops.
Fix: Continuous maker generation at lower rates (20-50/min) maintains momentum.
DexScreener Maker Tracking: What Gets Counted
DexScreener reads on-chain data directly. Here's what counts as a maker:
Counted as Maker:
- Any wallet that executes a swap (buy or sell)
- Bot-generated wallets that trade
- Wallets that trade and exit
NOT Counted:
- Wallets that only receive tokens (transfers)
- Wallets on allowlists without trading
- LP provision (different metric)
Every unique address that interacts with the trading pool = 1 maker.
Real Example: Maker Count Impact
Let's examine a real scenario (anonymized):
Token X - Launch Day:
- Volume: 30 SOL
- Makers: 45
- Ranking: Page 4
Token X - After Maker Bot (2 hours later):
- Volume: 35 SOL (+5 SOL)
- Makers: 450 (+405)
- Ranking: Page 1, position #8
The modest volume increase didn't move the needle. The maker increase pushed it to trending.
Key Takeaways
- Unique makers = distinct wallets that traded - not transaction count
- DexScreener weighs makers heavily in trending algorithm
- Same volume, more makers = higher ranking - breadth matters
- 100-300 makers minimum for visibility, 500+ for competitive trending
- Maker-to-volume ratio matters - avoid suspicious patterns
- Combine makers + holders + volume for maximum ranking impact
- Maker bots are the fastest method to scale unique maker count
Next Steps
Ready to boost your DexScreener ranking with more unique makers?
Try Jumpbit Maker Bot - 500 makers/minute, 0.0005 SOL platform fee, live dashboard.
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