Paid slot vs free race

The free race costs $0: you get a link, a friend taps Get my link, and you earn Site Drops, with a banner possible for #1 (not the operator) at 3 friends. Featured Partner is an optional, labeled $29 slot for 7 days that sits beside the race. It is not a Site Drop and not the contest banner.

Want the full rule behind this tool? Read Featured Partner vs the free race.

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Free race

Get a link. Send it. Friend Get-link. Site Drops. Banner for #1 (not operator) with 3 friends. $0.

Featured Partner

$29 / 7 days, labeled. Not a Site Drop. Not the contest banner. Optional, beside the race.

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Guide

What does the Featured Partner vs free race do?

Some people assume paying is the only way onto the homepage, and others assume the paid slot buys the contest prize. Neither is true. This page lays out the two paths so you can choose with clear expectations, and most people should start with the free race.

How do I use it?

  1. Read the Free race column.
  2. Read the Featured Partner column.
  3. Pick the free race if you have friends who will tap.
  4. Only consider Featured Partner if you want a labeled slot without the race.

What is an example?

A freelancer has three friends willing to tap Get my link this week, so they use the free race and aim for the banner. A brand with no time to share chooses the labeled Featured Partner slot instead, and knows it will not count toward the race.

Key terms

Verified friend
A unique person who opened your /r/ link and tapped Get my link this UTC week.
UTC week
Monday 00:00 UTC to the next Monday 00:00 UTC, when the board resets.

FAQ

Does Featured Partner help me win the race?

No. It sits beside the race. It is not a Site Drop and not the contest banner.

How much does the free race cost?

Nothing. Getting a link and climbing the board is free.

How long does Featured Partner last?

7 days, and it is clearly labeled as Featured Partner.

Who can claim the weekly banner?

This week's #1 who is not the operator, with 3 verified friends who tapped Get my link.

Do I need Featured Partner to get on the homepage?

No. One verified friend already earns a Rising Site Drop of about an hour on the homepage.

Related guides and tools

No cash prize. Open worldwide, 18+. Official rules.