LightLeaderboard

What LightLeaderboard is

LightLeaderboard gives game developers real-time global leaderboards through a REST API. Developers can set high-score or low-score wins and choose all-time, weekly, or monthly ranking periods. Scores can be grouped by season and filtered by team. The service stores player profiles and score metadata, and can return player ranks and score histories. Its analytics dashboard tracks active players, score submissions, top countries, and rank changes. Webhooks can report events such as new top scores, personal bests, and rank milestones. Security features include HMAC-SHA256 score signing, per-key rate limits, and score bounds; its documentation says API keys and score secrets should remain server-side. The maker offers a TypeScript-first JavaScript SDK and a Godot 4 GDScript plugin, along with examples or guides for Kaboom.js, Phaser, PixiJS, Unity, and Unreal. The Free plan covers one game and up to 100 unique players. Pro costs $19.00 per month and lists unlimited games and players, JSON export, priority support, and seven-day data grace after cancellation.

Who it suits

LightLeaderboard is aimed at indie game developers, multiplayer game creators, hackathon builders, and game studios needing leaderboards through an API. Its SDKs and engine examples may suit teams using the listed tools.

Limits

The Free plan allows one game and up to 100 unique players. Pro costs $19 a month and lists unlimited games and players; it also includes JSON export, priority support, and seven-day data grace after cancellation.

Getting started

1. Visit https://leaderboard.goproso.com/.
2. Choose the Free plan or Pro at $19 a month.
3. Connect through the REST API or use the JavaScript SDK or Godot 4 plugin.
4. Use a listed guide or example for Kaboom.js, Phaser, PixiJS, Godot, Unity, or Unreal, if applicable.
5. Keep API keys and score secrets server-side, as the documentation advises.

Verdict

LightLeaderboard combines configurable rankings with analytics, webhooks, and player score history. The Free plan has clear game and player limits, while Pro lists unlimited games and players at $19.00 per month.