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Frequently asked questions

Answers about launching on StartupOrbit: how it works, ranking, upvote points and backlinks.

What is StartupOrbit?

StartupOrbit is a weekly launch platform for indie makers. Products go live every Monday at 00:00 UTC, people upvote them until Sunday 23:59 UTC, and the #1 product wins Product of the Week and a place in the Hall of Fame.

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Is launching on StartupOrbit free?

Yes. A free launch costs nothing: submit it and it joins the free queue. Adding our badge is optional and earns a followed link. A Premium launch costs $15 and lets you pick your week, skip the upvote requirement, and includes a written blog post.

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What does a Premium launch include?

A Premium launch ($15, one-time) includes your chosen launch week, a Premium label and a top spot in the launch list while the week runs, a followed (dofollow) link, no upvote requirement, and a human-written blog post published on launch day.

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When do launches go live and when does voting close?

Every launch week starts Monday at 00:00 UTC and voting closes Sunday at 23:59 UTC. All products in a week launch together, so everyone gets the same seven days.

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How are products ranked?

Products are ranked by upvote points. Members who used the site every day for the last 7 days give 2 points per upvote; everyone else gives 1. On a tie, the product that reached the score first ranks higher. Premium listings are shown higher in the list, but their rank comes only from points.

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What does the #1 product of the week get?

The #1 product wins Product of the Week: its badge shows the award automatically and it is added to the Hall of Fame. Every product keeps its final rank on its page.

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Why are upvote counts hidden at the start of the week?

For the first 24 hours of each week, counts are hidden and the list is shuffled for every visitor so early votes don't snowball. Votes still count; the numbers appear after the fair start ends.

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Can I relaunch a product?

Not at the moment: relaunches are turned off, so each product launches once.

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What happens if my listing is rejected?

Free listings can be fixed and resubmitted. If a Premium listing is rejected, you get a launch credit for a future Premium launch or a full refund.

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More detail: ranking rules, pricing.