DebutYard is a weekly product-launch board where makers post new software and online tools, visitors applaud them, and the three entries with the most applause at week's end are crowned Debut of the Week.
What is DebutYard?
DebutYard is a web-based launch platform for new products. A maker submits a product name, one-line tagline, logo, and outbound link; the entry gets its own page under /p/, is filed under categories such as Marketing, AI, Productivity, Finance, or Video, and appears in that week's ranked list. Visitors browse the current class and applaud the entries they like. A new class opens every Monday, applause runs through the week, and the top three entries become Debut of the Week. Each class is archived by ISO week — for example /week/2026-W45 — so past debuts stay browsable via "Last week's debuts" and "All weeks."
What makes DebutYard stand out?
- Weekly cohort structure — launches are grouped into numbered weeks (the page shows Week 46, 2026, running Nov 9–15), with a countdown noting how many days remain until the week closes.
- Applause-based leaderboard — every listing carries an applause count, and the week's list is ordered by that tally rather than by submission time.
- Medal-marked top three — the first three positions display gold, silver, and bronze markers and are promoted to Debut of the Week; positions four onward are plain numbers.
- Multi-category filing — a single product can sit under two or three categories at once, so a launch tool can appear under both Marketing and Automation.
- Featured slot above the list — a sponsored or featured product is displayed separately at the top of the homepage with a "Featured" and "Listing" label instead of a rank number.
- Referral-tagged outbound links — each debut card links to the product's own domain with a
?ref=debutyardparameter, so the maker can see traffic coming from the board. - Directory submission add-on — a separate service offered from the homepage advertises getting a product listed on 30+ directories alongside its DebutYard debut.
- Week-by-week archive — every past class is addressable by its week number and reachable from the footer navigation.
Who should use DebutYard?
- Indie founders and solo SaaS makers: submit a product on a Monday to enter the current class and ask their audience to applaud it during the week, aiming for a top-three finish.
- Launch marketers and agency teams: combine a debut with the featured listing slot and the 30+ directory submission service to spread one launch across many listings.
- Product scouts and early adopters: read this week's ranked list by category to spot new tools in marketing, analytics, education, or productivity before they are widely known.
- Makers building an SEO and backlink footprint: use the permanent product page, category tags, and referral link as a durable landing point that points back to their own site.
How does DebutYard work?
- A maker opens the "Debut your product" flow and submits a name, tagline, logo, destination URL, and categories.
- The product joins the class that opens the following Monday and appears in the ranked "This week's debuts" list.
- Visitors applaud entries throughout the week; the count determines position.
- When the week closes, the top three are recorded as Debut of the Week and the full class moves into the weekly archive.
Alternatives
- Product Hunt
- BetaList
FAQ
How often does a new launch class open on DebutYard?
A new class debuts every Monday. Each class is numbered by week and runs through the following Sunday, with the homepage showing a countdown of how many days remain before the current week closes.
How are the top products on DebutYard chosen?
Ranking is driven by applause. Visitors applaud the entries they like all week, the list is sorted by applause count, and the three products with the most applause at the close of the week become Debut of the Week.
Can I browse products that debuted in earlier weeks?
Yes. Every class is archived by week number, and the homepage links to "Last week's debuts" and an "All weeks" index, so past launches remain available after their week closes.
What categories can I list my product under?
The board uses launch-oriented categories including Marketing, Communication, Automation, AI, Analytics, Education, Video, Image, Productivity, Finance, Lifestyle, and Other. A single product can be filed under more than one category.
What is the featured slot at the top of DebutYard?
The featured position sits above the numbered weekly list and shows a single product with a "Featured" and "Listing" label rather than a rank, keeping it visible regardless of applause during the week.
