Pay to rank

Frequently asked questions

Toplist is a public pay to rank leaderboard. Rank is the bid. These answers cover pricing, #1, and what you can list.

How does a pay to rank leaderboard work?

On Toplist, rank is the bid. You pay a whole-dollar amount for your SaaS, indie app, website, or X handle. The highest paid total sits at #1. There are no votes, no algorithms, and no ads — only money.

How much does it cost to list a SaaS, app, or website?

New listings start at $5. Paying less than the current #1 still puts you on the board at whatever rank that bid can take. To take #1, bid more than the current top. Same app or URL raises the listing — you only pay the difference.

Can I buy the #1 spot for my product?

Yes. Claim #1 by paying more than whoever is there now. If someone is at $40, $45 takes the throne. If the board is empty, $5 owns #1.

Do I pay again to stay ranked?

Your paid total stays until someone outbids you or you raise. Raising the same link only costs the difference. A completed Polar payment is what changes the board — opening checkout does not.

Is pay to rank the same as advertising?

You are buying position on a public leaderboard, not running ads. No CPM, no targeting, no revenue share. Visitors see a ranked list. Clicks go through Toplist so they can be counted, then to your URL.

Who is Toplist for?

Founders who want a backlink, a screenshot of #1, and traffic from people watching the board. If Product Hunt is a popularity contest, Toplist is a price tag.

What links are allowed?

A SaaS or product website, App Store or Play Store listing, GitHub repo, Chrome Web Store item, or an X @handle. Store links are keyed by app id so two country URLs for the same app share one bid. Chat invites and shorteners are blocked.

How do I get on the board fast?

Pick a name, paste your URL or @handle, choose a whole-dollar bid, and pay. The first $5 can take #1 while the board is new. Higher bids convert better once traffic shows up.