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Where to Launch a Vibe-Coded App: Checked Routes and Rules
By Balwant Singh Rawat · Published · Updated · Research-based (not yet hands-on tested)
Last checked: 9 November 2026 (IST). We read each route’s own pages: submission forms, help-center articles, guidelines and documentation. We did not create accounts, submit an app or pay for anything. Review times and traffic claims on this page are the operators’ claims, not results we measured.
Quick answer: start by getting the app itself ready: a working production build, your own domain and a clear way to try it. Then use general launch platforms whose rules you actually meet. Builder-specific showcases are worth a look, but several of them are unofficial, have changed, or lack public terms.
Why AI-built apps need a different launch checklist
The launch sites below don’t ban apps made with AI builders. The problems are practical. Vibe-coded apps often stay on a free platform subdomain, keep a builder badge, use an unchanged template look, or go live with a signup flow nobody tested. Several platforms reject exactly those things:
- Show HN says the project should be non-trivial, says “don’t post quickly-generated one-offs”, wants people to be able to try it (ideally without signups or emails) and rules out landing pages (Show HN guidelines).
- BetaList lists an untouched template, hosted landing-page builders and free hosting subdomains such as
yourapp.vercel.app,yourapp.netlify.apporyourapp.herokuapp.comas common pitfalls (BetaList submission criteria). It does not namelovable.apporreplit.app; we assume similar platform subdomains get the same treatment, but that is our inference, not a stated rule. - Product Hunt’s checklist before scheduling a launch starts with “Product works in production, signup included” (Product Hunt: build your product page).
Step 1: make the app launchable first
- Use your own domain. Lovable’s FAQ says publishing to a
lovable.appaddress is free on all plans, while connecting your own domain needs a paid plan. On paid plans you can also hide the “Edit with Lovable” badge in project settings (Lovable FAQ). Check the equivalent settings in whichever builder you used. - Run the security tools you have. Lovable describes a Quick scan on every publish and a Deep scan you run on demand (Lovable FAQ). Whatever the builder, check that API keys aren’t exposed in client code, that database access rules exist, and that a stranger cannot read another user’s data. A launch sends strangers to your app, so treat this as a release step, not optional polish.
- Make trying it easy. Provide a demo account or a no-signup path where possible. Show HN asks for this, and it helps on every platform.
- Replace template defaults. Write your own headline, add real screenshots and remove placeholder pages, sample data and dead links.
- Prepare honest launch copy. Product Hunt allows a name of up to 40 characters, a tagline of up to 60 characters and a description of up to 500 characters, and asks makers to avoid hype such as “the best” or “#1”.
Step 2: builder-platform showcases (status as checked)
| Builder | Official route we checked | What we found | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovable | Lovable Launched announcement (Jan 2025) | The post still describes a free, Product Hunt-style Launched platform, but launched.lovable.dev now returns a 301 redirect to lovable.dev. A Lovable growth lead announced a curated App Marketplace on LinkedIn; lovable.dev/marketplace returned 404. |
Unknown / do not rely on it. Recheck before planning. |
| v0 (Vercel) | v0 Templates documentation | You can publish a chat as a template with “Everyone on v0” visibility. The team reviews templates daily for malicious code and originality, and checks they “provide genuine value to the community”. | Available, but it is a template gallery. Others can fork your project, so publish only code you are happy to share, with no secrets. |
| Replit | Replit Gallery | The Gallery lists remixable apps and templates. Replit’s docs say the old template pages now redirect to the Gallery. We found no current page that explains how to submit to it. Older blog posts about a “Publish to community” flow predate the current product. | Submission process unknown. |
| Bolt | bolt.new/gallery |
Loads a page titled “Gallery - Bolt.new” set to noindex. We found no first-party page describing how to submit a project. | Submission process unknown. |
The table describes showcase listings only. Each builder’s hosting, domains and pricing are a separate matter.
Step 3: community-run builder showcases
These sites present themselves as showcases for apps made with a particular builder. None of them states on the pages we checked that it is run by the builder company, so treat them as independent community sites. We did not verify their traffic or link attributes.
| Site | What its own pages say | Unknowns |
|---|---|---|
| LovableLaunch | Calls itself “The launchpad for Lovable apps”, “Free, forever”, with a leaderboard and weekly digest. It looks for “side projects you actually shipped” with polished UI and real users. Submitting requires signing in. | Who runs it; review rules beyond the homepage. |
| Lovable Projects by Lovable Makers | “We review every submission before it goes live.” The form asks for project name, URL, email, type and up to five categories. | Fee and review time: the FAQ answers did not load in the version we could read. |
| Made with Bolt | Run by an independent web developer, according to its About page. Accepts “only projects built with Bolt” and reviews each submission. | Fee, review time and link policy aren’t stated. |
Step 4: general launch platforms that accept AI-built apps
| Platform | Eligibility and rules (operator’s own pages) | Cost and timing |
|---|---|---|
| Product Hunt | Personal account only; company accounts can’t post. New accounts wait one week or subscribe to the newsletter for immediate access. A link that launched in the last two months needs a relaunch request. Never ask for upvotes; ask for feedback instead (promotion rules). | Schedule up to 30 days ahead; scheduled launches are reviewed. Launch day starts at midnight Pacific Time. |
| Show HN | Something people can try. Non-trivial, not a quickly generated one-off, made by you and you’re around to discuss it. No landing pages or fundraisers. Don’t ask friends to upvote or comment. | Free. Appears on the “show new” page; reaching the Show page needs a small points threshold. |
| Peerlist Launchpad | Verified individual profile, not a company. The project must be 100% complete on your profile. No asking for upvotes, no plagiarism. SEO marketing agencies may not launch for clients (rules). | Weekly; the launch window opens on Monday and you can schedule ahead. No fee stated on the checked help pages. |
| BetaList | A new technology startup with a distinct landing page on your own domain and a clear signup or access path. Up to two features per startup (pre-launch and launch). | Paid plans per its submission instructions: Lite (about 14 days), Standard (about 3 days), Premium (about 1 day). Prices are shown at checkout, not on the page we checked; declined submissions are refunded. |
| Uneed | Tech products, with a community upvote score. | Free “join the line”: date assigned at least 50 days out; an upvote score of 10 to stay published and 20 for a do-follow link. Paid options shown: skip the line $39.99, fast-track about 14 days for $14.99. |
A note on conflicting advice: Lovable’s 2025 Launched post told makers to encourage their network to upvote. Product Hunt and Peerlist now explicitly prohibit asking for upvotes. Follow the current rules of the platform you’re launching on, not an older tutorial.
Suggested launch order
- Fix the domain, security and try-it path (Step 1). Skip this and you can be rejected on every platform.
- Pick one main community launch you are eligible for (Product Hunt, Show HN or Peerlist) and be available to answer comments that day.
- Add evergreen listings that suit your product: relevant AI or SaaS directories, plus a builder showcase if one is live and its terms suit you. Our checked free AI/SaaS directory list and step-by-step submission guide cover this part.
- Log every submission: date, URL, status and any fee paid. A receipt is not proof of publication.
If your app is an AI agent or exposes an MCP server, read free AI-agent directories and where to submit an MCP server as well. Their eligibility rules differ again.
What we could not verify
- Whether Lovable will reopen Launched or open its announced App Marketplace, and when.
- Current self-serve showcase submission routes for Replit and Bolt.
- Fees, review times and link policies for the community-run showcases in Step 3, beyond what their pages state.
- Traffic, audience size and backlink value for every route. We did not test them, so we make no claims about them.
Disclosure and scope: GearPicked publishes this guide and sells a manual directory submission service for AI and SaaS products. That service covers product and website directory listings. It does not include community launches that require the maker’s own account (Product Hunt, Show HN, Peerlist), app security reviews or builder-platform approvals. Listing approval, backlinks, indexing and rankings are never guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lovable Launched still accepting apps?
We could not confirm that it is. On 9 November 2026, launched.lovable.dev returned a permanent redirect to the Lovable homepage, even though Lovable's January 2025 announcement post is still online. A Lovable growth lead announced a curated App Marketplace on LinkedIn, but we found no public marketplace page. Treat both as unknown until Lovable publishes a live submission page.
Can I post a vibe-coded app as a Show HN?
Only if it meets the Show HN rules. The guidelines say the project should be non-trivial, ask authors not to post quickly generated one-offs, and say people should be able to try it, ideally without signups. Landing pages and sign-up pages are off topic. Asking friends to upvote or comment is not allowed.
Do I need a custom domain before launching?
For some routes, yes. BetaList's submission criteria list free hosting subdomains such as yourapp.vercel.app and yourapp.netlify.app as a common pitfall, and its submission API asks for the product's own custom domain. Lovable publishes to a free lovable.app address on all plans; connecting your own domain requires a paid Lovable plan.
Can I launch on Product Hunt with a brand-new account?
Product Hunt says a new personal account must wait one week before posting, unless you subscribe to its newsletter for immediate access. Company or branded accounts cannot post, vote or comment. You can schedule a launch up to 30 days ahead.
Can GearPicked launch my app on Product Hunt, Show HN or Peerlist for me?
No. These are community launches that need the maker's own personal account, and Peerlist explicitly bans SEO marketing agencies from launching on behalf of clients. GearPicked's paid service covers manual product and website directory listings, not community launches.