Launch Playbook
Launch Day Strategy
Execute your launch plan perfectly
Launch day is when all your preparation comes together. This is your moment to make maximum impact and get your app in front of as many people as possible. Coordination and timing are everything.
Product Hunt Launch
Choose the right weekday morning PST
Tuesday-Thursday are typically best. Avoid Mondays and Fridays
Post early (~12:01am PST)
Get maximum exposure time during the day
Coordinate with early supporters
Alert friends, family, and early users to upvote and comment
Reply to all comments immediately
Engagement shows the PH algorithm you're actively promoting
Update homepage banner
"Now on Product Hunt!" creates urgency and social proof
Discovery Platforms to List On
App Launcher Platform Manager
App Launcher provides access to 200+ launch platforms with organized submission tracking:
Don't try to submit to all 200+ platforms on launch day. Focus on the top 20-30 high-impact platforms first, then expand over the following weeks.
Launch Day Timeline
Submit to Product Hunt
Get your submission in early for maximum exposure
Alert your network
Email friends, family, and early supporters
Submit to other platforms
Hacker News, Reddit, Indie Hackers, etc.
Monitor and engage
Reply to comments, share updates, track progress