Is PaveLaunch worth it?
An easy free followed link: product links on launch pages checked in November 2026 had rel noopener noreferrer with no nofollow, and a free launch goes live on submit. Free launches are expected to carry the PaveLaunch badge on your homepage. Upvotes are mostly zero or one, so treat it as a backlink and a launch history entry, not a source of users. The $14 Premium only moves the featured week forward.
Who should submit to PaveLaunch?
Suits indie makers and small SaaS or AI products that want a quick listing with a followed link. Not for teams looking for feedback or signups, given the low vote counts. Those who will not add a badge should check the free terms first or pay for Premium.
What you need before you submit
- A live product URL
- An account (Google or magic link email)
- Name, tagline, description and a thumbnail
- The PaveLaunch badge on your homepage for a free launch
How to submit to PaveLaunch
- Sign in with Google or a magic link
- Open Launch Now and fill in the short form
- Choose Free or the $14 Premium launch
- For Free, add the badge to your homepage
- The product is visible for 24 hours, then featured for 7 days in its scheduled week
PaveLaunch: pros and cons
Pros
- Followed link on launch pages checked
- Free launch is live immediately for 24 hours
- Short form
- Cheap paid option at $14
Cons
- Free featured week is scheduled 2 or more weeks out
- Very low upvote counts
- Badge expected on your homepage for the free lane
- All sales are final, per the terms
Tips for PaveLaunch
- Put the badge up before submitting the free launch
- Check the upcoming list to see when your featured week lands
- Relaunching later is $0 on the free queue or $9 Premium
- Upgrade to Premium inside the 24-hour window if you want the featured week now
Questions about PaveLaunch
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Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.