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Choose the right launch type to unlock your project's full potential. Projects launch at 8:00 AM UTC each Monday.
Best for early-stage projects launching on a budget
Best for launches that need no badge requirement
For founders who want Launch Kit graphics, guaranteed dofollow, and priority handling
Premium includes Launch Kit — 9 launch graphics generated from your listing.
A Premium launch is a one-time payment of 19 USD. It includes a guaranteed dofollow backlink, no badge requirement, Launch Kit graphics (9 PNG templates), a dedicated launch story, social promotion, and the same weekly homepage exposure and voting as other launch types.
Both are free and share the weekly free-slot pool. Free launches require an IndieHunt badge on your website for verification and use nofollow links by default, with a chance to earn dofollow if you finish in the top three. Nofollow launches do not require a badge and always keep nofollow links, even if you win.
Yes. Free and Nofollow launches share a limited number of slots per week on the homepage. Premium launches do not count against that weekly free-slot cap.
Launches are scheduled for Monday at 8:00 AM UTC for the week you select. You will see your scheduled week and status in your dashboard after approval.
Free, Nofollow, and Premium projects that are live in the same week appear in the weekly competition on the homepage. Premium adds a guaranteed dofollow backlink, Launch Kit graphics, social promotion, and does not require a badge.
Launch Kit is included with Premium launches. It generates 9 launch graphics (1920×1080 PNGs) from your project name, logo, screenshot, and tagline. Preview and download them from Dashboard → Launch Kit. Free and Nofollow launches can see examples on the Launch Kit page.