Everyone gets forwarded to the highest bidder.
forwarded.lol is a live, competitive internet experiment. The top bidder on the leaderboard commands the redirect — sending all incoming visitors straight to their website.
How The Game Works
Transparent rules, instant ranking, and real-time internet forwarding.
Outbid The Leader
Submit your target URL, brand name, tagline, and optional logo. Enter a bid exceeding the current top bid by the minimum tier increment.
1-Hour Shield Protection
When you win Rank #1, an automatic 1-hour anti-sniping cooldown activates. During this hour, your redirect is locked in and cannot be displaced by subsequent bidders.
Live Visitor Forwarding
Every visitor who navigates to forwarded.lol sees a brief 5-second countdown and gets automatically forwarded directly to your website.
Permanent Hall of Fame
Even when another bidder eventually outbids you, your spot remains permanently recorded on the historical public leaderboard with your clickable link and logo.
Why Do People Bid?
Inspired by legendary internet lore like The Million Dollar Homepage, forwarded.lol turns link attention into a direct marketplace:
🚀 Launching a Product or Startup
Looking for fresh eyeballs, early adopters, and viral traffic? Claiming #1 sends genuine tech and web enthusiasts directly to your landing page.
📺 Creators, Newsletters & Podcasters
Drive curiosity-fueled traffic to your new YouTube video, Substack post, Twitch stream, or indie music release.
⚡ Friendly Rivalries & Playful Flexes
Outbid a competitor, promote an open-source project, celebrate a friend's birthday, or forward the internet to an interactive meme.
📈 Permanent Backlinks & Visibility
Every paid bid secures an enduring entry on the public leaderboard ledger, giving your brand sustained visibility long after the initial bid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about bidding, payments, and redirects.
How long will my website remain the active redirect?
When you win Rank #1, you receive a guaranteed 1-hour anti-sniping protection shield during which no one can outbid your redirect destination. After that hour expires, your site stays the live redirect destination indefinitely until another bidder tops your bid amount!
What happens if someone outbids me?
When someone places a higher bid (after your 1-hour cooldown has elapsed), their URL becomes the new active redirect destination. Your bid shifts to Rank #2 (or subsequent rank) and remains permanently listed on the public leaderboard. You can place a new bid at any time to reclaim the #1 throne!
How does payment processing work?
All transactions are processed through DodoPayments, an authorized Merchant of Record supporting cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and international payment methods. Your card information is encrypted and never touches our servers.
Are bids refundable?
No. All bids are one-time payments and strictly non-refundable due to the immediate digital fulfillment and live traffic forwarding. Please review our Terms of Service before bidding.
What types of websites are prohibited?
We strictly enforce content standards. URLs leading to malware, phishing, scams, hate speech, CSAM, illegal goods, or unauthorized copyright infringement are banned. Violating links are immediately nullified without refund.
Can I update my link or logo after bidding?
If your destination link becomes broken or your domain changes, you can reach out to our team at support@forwarded.lol from your verified billing email address to request a URL update.