Do you need an account to submit to Open Launch?

Yes, you need an account before you can submit to Open Launch.

Does Open Launch ask for a link back from your site?

Not that we saw: nothing on Open Launch’s submit path asked for one.

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How to submit to Open Launch

Free with no badge, but the free queue was full for six months: the first open day was 25 March 2027 when we submitted. The link is followed only for a top-three finish; $9 Premium launches within 30 days with a followed link.

Last checked

28 Sept 2026

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The short answer

Checked 28 September 2026. Free launch, no badge, 5 slots a day — but the free queue was full for six months (first open day 25 Mar 2027 when checked on 26 Sep 2026). Dofollow only if you finish top 3; $9 Premium gives it from day one.

A followed link comes only with a paid option. Queue: about 6 months free (first slot 2027-03-25 on 2026-09-26); up to 30 days at $9.

Free tier: Free launch, no badge, 5 slots a day — but the free queue was full for six months (first open day 25 Mar 2027 when checked on 26 Sep 2026). Dofollow only if you finish top 3; $9 Premium gives it from day one.
Link to your site: The followed link is sold separately
Link back required from your site: Not that we saw
Account: Needed
Human check / captcha: None seen
Queue: about 6 months free (first slot 2027-03-25 on 2026-09-26); up to 30 days at $9
Submitted by hand only: No
Last checked: 28 Sept 2026

Questions

Questions about Open Launch

Is Open Launch free?: Free launch, no badge, 5 slots a day — but the free queue was full for six months (first open day 25 Mar 2027 when checked on 26 Sep 2026). Dofollow only if you finish top 3; $9 Premium gives it from day one.
Is an Open Launch link dofollow?: A followed link comes only with a paid option.
How long does Open Launch take?: Open Launch’s queue: about 6 months free (first slot 2027-03-25 on 2026-09-26); up to 30 days at $9.
Do you need an account to submit to Open Launch?: Yes, you need an account before you can submit to Open Launch.
Does Open Launch ask for a link back from your site?: Not that we saw: nothing on Open Launch’s submit path asked for one.

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