Learn how live rankings, monthly resets, and our score formula work together so you can plan launches that climb the rankings—and stay there.
Live leaderboard
Ranks published products in real time as upvotes roll in. It updates instantly whenever makers cheer on a tool.
Monthly rankings
Resets on the first UTC day each month to spotlight fresh launches. Historical snapshots live in the monthly archive.
Transparent scoring
The score combines momentum and staying power so you can see who is surging today and who keeps winning fans over time.
ShipYardHQ balances short-term hype with long-term love. Use this simple formula to explain your position to teammates and investors.
Score calculation
Score = (monthly upvotes × 100) + lifetime upvotes
Monthly upvotes reset with each calendar month to capture campaign momentum. Lifetime upvotes never reset, rewarding long-term supporters and giving tie-breakers a clear rule.
Momentum
Upvotes earned this calendar month multiplied by 100 keep rising launches at the top of the board.
Loyalty
Lifetime upvotes make sure products with enduring fans keep their edge when campaigns tie.
Every leaderboard score starts with a product’s upvotes this month. We multiply that total by 100, then add the product’s lifetime upvotes. The multiplier keeps fresh campaigns front and center while lifetime fans still matter for tie-breakers.
As soon as a member toggles an upvote, we update Product Analytics and revalidate the leaderboard cache. Makers see their new rank without refreshing the page.
If two products land on the same score, the one with more monthly upvotes holds the higher slot. If that’s also tied, we fall back to the earliest product ID — effectively alphabetical by the internal identifier — to keep the list deterministic and transparent.
Scores shift frequently. Here’s what triggers an update and how to plan around each event.
The public leaderboard is effectively live. It revalidates each time a product gains or loses an upvote.
On day one of every month we archive the previous standings, seed monthly placements, and clear the slate so new launches can shine.
The first three products receive hero cards across the leaderboard and marketing surfaces. That’s why the score multiplier rewards quick momentum.
Featured placements keep your product in the spotlight across sponsored placements, newsletters, and leaderboard hero cards. It’s the fastest way to convert momentum into lasting visibility.
Lock in hero visibility
Appear above the fold on the leaderboard and in sponsored placements to catch investors and early adopters scanning the board.
Convert new fans faster
Featured campaigns come with tailored copy support and email callouts to turn curiosity into upvotes.
Spotlight bundle
Still not sure how the leaderboard operates? Start here or reply to any ShipYardHQ email and our team will put together a personalized walkthrough.
Any signed-in member can cast a single upvote per product. They can toggle it off if they change their mind, and we immediately recalc the score.
Draft listings stay invisible and never influence the leaderboard. Only published products accumulate votes and appear in the ranks.
Keep your listing current, re-engage your audience with updates, and encourage happy users to upvote. Featuring your product unlocks additional spotlight placements.