LaunchGP is a weekly product launch competition platform where 32 products line up on a new grid every Monday and signed-in users vote to set the running order on a live timing tower. It takes product submissions as input and produces weekly race results, season standings, points tables, and backlinks as output, running entirely in the browser at launchgp.io.
What is LaunchGP?
LaunchGP is a gamified launch directory that stages a new "Grand Prix" every Monday at 00:00 UTC, with 32 products on the grid. Votes from signed-in users determine the running order on a live timing tower, and the top 10 finishers score championship points. Each race week ends the following Monday, when the chequered flag falls and results feed into season standings and the permanent LaunchGP Endurance race.
Key Features
- Weekly Grand Prix grid — 32 products line up every Monday at 00:00 UTC; the race runs for one week and ends the next Monday.
- Vote-driven timing tower — signed-in users vote once per car per round, and votes set the live running order shown on the timing tower.
- Points system — the top 10 finishers score 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1 points toward drivers' and constructors' titles.
- Permanent dofollow backlinks — every free car gets a dofollow link during its race week, and the top 3 of each Grand Prix keep a permanent dofollow link.
- LaunchGP Endurance — every finisher joins a never-ending race carrying its points as distance, which grows daily from real traffic and votes.
- Endurance classes — cars are grouped by verified MRR into Rookie, GT, Prototype, and Hypercar classes.
- Paid grid slots — P1 to P6 front-row seats are sold for the week you choose, starting at $9 for P6 up to $59 for pole position.
- Pass seats — P7 to P12 are reserved for Season and Month Pass holders at $99/mo or $199/season.
Who is it for?
- Indie makers and micro-SaaS founders: launch a new product on a free grid seat, collect votes, and earn a dofollow backlink during race week.
- AI and developer tool builders: the current grid is dominated by Claude, ChatGPT, and MCP-related tools such as Valta, Copix, Nexin, and Cut Express.
- Growth and marketing teams: buy a front-row P1–P6 slot for visibility during a chosen launch week without affecting votes or points.
- Season Pass holders: use reserved P7–P12 seats to enter multiple rounds and accumulate Endurance distance.
What can you do with LaunchGP?
- Launch a product for free: place the LaunchGP badge on your site to claim the next open free seat (P13–P32), with one free Grand Prix per product per season.
- Compete for points and standings: collect votes during the week to climb the timing tower and score championship points toward drivers' and constructors' titles.
- Build permanent backlinks: finish in the top 3 of a Grand Prix or the top 10 of an Endurance class to keep a permanent dofollow link.
- Race in Endurance: after your Grand Prix, your car joins the permanent Endurance race and gains distance daily from traffic and votes, with shipping updates keeping it fueled.
How does LaunchGP work?
Every Monday at 00:00 UTC a new grid of 32 products is set. For one week, signed-in users vote once per car per round, and votes set the running order on the timing tower. At the chequered flag, the top 10 score points, the top 3 keep a permanent dofollow backlink, and every finisher moves on to LaunchGP Endurance.
Pricing
LaunchGP uses a freemium model. Twenty of the 32 seats are free (P13–P32) with a badge on your site. Paid front-row slots run from $9 (P6) to $59 (P1 pole position), and P7–P12 pass seats are reserved for Season and Month Pass holders at $99/mo or $199/season. Paid placements use rel="sponsored" and never receive votes, points, or a better finish.
FAQ
Is LaunchGP free?
Yes. 20 of the 32 seats are free. Put the LaunchGP badge on your site and your product takes the next open seat. From 10 ma
