Launch Receipts is a free startup marketing directory that publishes verified "Launch Receipt" pages for products with public launch or update posts, including community traction counts and an optional dofollow backlink.
What is Launch Receipts?
Launch Receipts is a web-based directory where founders submit a product plus at least one public launch or update post (for example on Reddit or Hacker News). The team reviews every submission within 7 days, and approved products get a public Launch Receipt page showing their category, description, website link, and community traction indicators. As of the page, it has collected 300+ marketing posts and 100+ launched startups. No payment or credit card is required to submit.
Key Features
- Free submission — Submit your product details and one public founder post with no payment or credit card required.
- 7-day manual review — Every submission is checked before being published; adding the badge increases your chances of approval.
- Public Launch Receipt page — Approved products get a dedicated page with name, category, description, and links to the launch post and website.
- Dofollow backlink — Products that add the official badge receive a dofollow link, which passes link authority to their site.
- Community traction display — Each listing shows Reddit and Hacker News engagement counts; examples on the page include counts like 11 and 2.
- Browse directories — The site lists "Recently submitted" and "Launched startups" with categories such as Developer tools, AI, Utilities, Productivity, Marketing, Ecommerce, Design, Finance, and Education.
- Category tagging — Products are tagged with categories (e.g., AI, Productivity, Marketing) to make discovery easier.
Who is it for?
- Startup founders — Submit your launch or update post to get a verified public page and a dofollow backlink if you display the badge.
- Indie hackers and side-project makers — Gain visibility for a new SaaS or app and track early community reception across Reddit and Hacker News.
- Marketing and growth teams — Research which launch posts perform well by browsing the directory and observing traction counts and founder story angles.
What can you do with Launch Receipts?
- Founders: Get a free "Launch Receipt" page that documents your product's public launch and early traction, plus an optional dofollow backlink for your website.
- Marketers: Browse launched startups like Interview VIP, Leadverse, or YouGlish to see real examples of launch narratives and the community response they generated.
- Product developers: Submit a recent update post to keep your product's launch page current and improve approval odds with the badge.
How does Launch Receipts work?
- Submit your product with at least one public launch or update post via the website.
- The team reviews your submission within 7 days.
- Approved products receive a public Launch Receipt page. If you add the badge to your site, you get a dofollow link.
FAQ
Is Launch Receipts free?
Yes. The submission process is completely free; there is no payment or credit card required.
What do I need to submit?
You need your product details (name, URL, category, description) and at least one public founder post that qualifies as a launch or update announcement.
How long does the review take?
Every submission is reviewed within 7 days. Approval is not guaranteed, but the page states that adding the badge increases your chances.
What is a dofollow backlink and how do I get it?
A dofollow backlink passes search-engine link authority to your site. To get one from Launch Receipts, you add the official badge to your website; only products with the badge receive the dofollow link.
Yes. Each listing displays upvote/engagement counts from Reddit and Hacker News, for example "11" on Reddit and "0" on Hacker News for many listed products.
