Head to head
BetaList vs Chrome Web Store
Chrome Web Store leads the BLP Index (73 vs 70). Chrome Web Store has more raw reach. BetaList is fairer for founders without a network. Chrome Web Store scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | BetaList | Chrome Web Store |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 70 | 73 |
| Rank | #11 | #5 |
| Type | Pre-launch | Directories |
| Cycle | pre-launch | ongoing |
| Listing cost | Free queue | Developer account fee (one-time, confirm current) |
| Audience | Early adopters hunting pre-launch and beta products | People installing Chrome extensions |
| Traffic | Dozens to a few hundred signups depending on category and one-liner quality | Store search and related-extension rails; huge at the store level |
| Backlink | Follow link from a long-running startup directory | High-authority store URL |
| Reach | 64 | 80 |
| Intent | 84 | 90 |
| Fairness | 70 | 46 |
| Evergreen | 72 | 88 |
| AI visibility | 60 | 70 |
| Ease | 68 | 42 |
BetaList
Purpose-built for waitlists. Early adopters browse BetaList specifically to try unfinished products. Plan around a 4–6 week free queue.
BetaList has been the pre-launch listing since 2010. Unlike daily boards, it is not trying to crown a winner of the day. It is a catalog of betas, and the people who browse it are looking for something to try before everyone else.
Full BetaList guideChrome Web Store
If the product is a browser extension, this is the launch. Google’s review, listing quality, and ratings are the game. Product Hunt is optional theater afterward.
Chrome Web Store search and category pages are how most extensions get installed. A complete listing (screenshots, privacy, single purpose) and a clean review matter more than any hunter board. Review time is not your calendar.
Full Chrome Web Store guide