How The Game Works
WorldBid is transparent, permanent, and competitive. Read the rules governing rankings, standing bids, and territory ownership.
Open Participation
Anyone can submit a legitimate software tool, SaaS, open-source project, or internet product. No account required to participate.
Top 5 Are Featured
Each territory features its Top 5 ranked projects on the global interactive map. All participants below #5 remain fully ranked on the public country leaderboard.
Standing Bid Determines Rank
Rankings are strictly determined by the cumulative standing bid amount ($ USD). The highest bid occupies #1, the second highest occupies #2, and so on.
No 24-Hour Expiration
Positions do not expire. Your project remains ranked indefinitely by its cumulative standing bid. If someone places a higher bid, your project simply moves down to the next rank and remains fully visible.
Equal Bids Favor Earlier Timestamp
In the event two projects hold identical standing bids, the earlier placed bid holds the higher position.
Non-Refundable Placement Rule
When your position is outbid, your project moves down to the next rank. Bid payments are one-time placement fees and are strictly non-refundable.
Raising Your Bid & Outbid Reclaims
Standing stakes are bound to Project × Country. If another project passes you, your position shifts down with its stake intact. You can reclaim #1 or climb the leaderboard anytime by paying only the difference between your previous stake and the new required target.
Prohibited Listings & Moderation
Scams, malware, phishing, impersonation, hate speech, adult content, and illegal services are strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to remove non-compliant listings without refund.