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Free Product Launch Checklist Template

Everything that has to happen before, during, and after launch day — so nothing slips through the cracks when it counts.

Who it's for

  • Founders launching a product or big feature
  • Marketing teams planning a launch
  • Anyone running a Product Hunt launch

How to use it

  1. Copy the checklist
  2. Start 3-4 weeks before launch
  3. Assign each item an owner
  4. Review the week-after items to compound momentum

The template

# Product Launch Checklist

## 3-4 Weeks Before
- [ ] Finalize positioning & messaging
- [ ] Build landing page + waitlist
- [ ] Line up beta users / early testimonials
- [ ] Prepare press / outreach list
- [ ] Draft launch assets (copy, images, video)

## 1 Week Before
- [ ] QA the product end to end
- [ ] Schedule social posts
- [ ] Brief the team on launch-day roles
- [ ] Prepare Product Hunt assets (if applicable)
- [ ] Set up analytics & conversion tracking

## Launch Day
- [ ] Publish + go live
- [ ] Post on all channels (X, LinkedIn, email, communities)
- [ ] Product Hunt / relevant directories
- [ ] Respond to every comment & question fast
- [ ] Monitor for bugs, be ready to hotfix

## Week After
- [ ] Thank supporters, follow up with leads
- [ ] Review metrics vs goals
- [ ] Collect feedback & testimonials
- [ ] Plan the next iteration

FAQs

When should I start preparing to launch?

3-4 weeks out for most launches — enough time to build a waitlist, prepare assets, and line up support without a last-minute scramble.

What matters most on launch day?

Responsiveness. Reply to every comment and question fast, and be ready to hotfix. Momentum on day one compounds.

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