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What is a Featured mission and how do I buy it?

Lift your listing to the top with a paid Featured mission spot for 7 days at $19.

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Your listing on the launchpad

A Featured mission is the paid Featured launch spot. It places your listing in the Featured spot on the homepage, labelled Featured, for 7 days. You pay $19 for this placement.

Keep in mind: Featured is always clearly labelled as a paid spot. It does not add votes, change your ranking or move you up any leaderboard. It sits separate from community traction.

Launch window: when to buy

Any listing—whether live now or booked into a future launch week—can go Featured. Buy it during submit on the plan step, or buy it later by signing in, going to /account/listings and selecting "Upgrades and extras" next to your listing. Check /pricing for the current rate.

T-minus to lift-off

If your listing is already live, the 7 days begin the moment you pay. If your launch is booked for a later week, countdown starts on the Monday that week goes live. Stack another Featured mission while one is running and you add 7 more days after the current run ends. Moving your launch week moves your Featured days with it.

Not bundled with other boosts

Featured mission stands alone. It is separate from Sponsored slots (see /sponsor), from the billboard, and from community votes. You cannot trade one for another.

Questions people ask

When does my Featured mission countdown start?
If you are already live, immediately upon payment. If your launch is scheduled, it begins Monday of that launch week when your listing goes live.
Can Featured help me rank higher or earn more votes?
No. Featured is a labelled paid placement only. It does not alter your ranking, add votes or interact with leaderboards or community traction.
Can I buy Featured alongside Sponsored or billboard?
Yes. Featured, Sponsored and billboard are separate offerings and can be used together. You cannot exchange one for another.

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