How do the leaderboards work?
Three ways to climb the rankings: vote your favourites, buy your way up, or let your domain rating shine.
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Three races, three rules
Today's race has three boards. The Community leaderboard is pure democracy—ranked by votes only, so the crowd decides who's on the podium. The Billboard is the paid lane: spend $5 or more to buy a ranking spot, and it's clearly marked as paid so everyone knows. The Domain Rating board lines up your launches by their Ahrefs score, showing the trend and when it shifted.
Launch of the Week
Every week (Monday to Sunday, UTC) we crown winners. The top 3 launches by votes get Launch of the Week stickers—automatic, no faffing about. The moment Sunday closes, the badges are yours and we email you the good news.
Keep climbing
Vote on launches you love. Pay to stand out if you want a boost. Watch your domain rating grow as you build. Three leaderboards, three chances to win.
Questions people ask
- Do I have to pay to get on a leaderboard?
- No. The Community board is free—votes only. The Billboard costs $5 minimum if you want that paid spot. Domain Rating is automatic based on your site's Ahrefs score.
- How often do Launch of the Week winners get their badges?
- Every week. Winners are the top 3 launches by votes when the week closes (Sunday, UTC). Badges appear straight away and you'll get an email.
- Why does my Domain Rating board position change?
- It updates when Ahrefs checks your site. You'll see the date it was checked, the date it last changed, and the trend—up, down, or flat.