All users of PhotoRush.com are divided into 4 levels.
User level is reflected by the color of star located next to a user photo or a user nick/user name. The color of star depends on the fulfillment of user level meter. A partial or full execution of required actions contributes to meter completion.

If the user has just registered at PhotoRush.com and has not yet executed any of the below mentioned requirements, then he/she will get first level.
The development depends on committed user activity at the PhotoRush.com.
| Requirements | Goal 100% |
| Photos submitted to a weekly photo contest | 20 |
| User comments tagged by other users as useful | 500 |
| Votes received in a weekly and annual contests | 5 000 |
| Votes casted in a weekly and annual contests | 10 000 |
| User participated in a weekly photo contest | 20 |
| Victories in a weekly and annual photo contests | 10 |
| Victory in a daily, weekly, monthly or annual contest | 1 |
| Webpages viewed per month at PhotoRush.com | 10 000 |
Remember! Every operation performed on the website helps to fill user level meter, in other words – the more you participate on PhotoRush.com, the faster you will reach the next level.