Queue position
Queue position is the number assigned to a signup on a waitlist indicating their order in line; it is typically shown on the success page alongside a referral link, since visibility of position is the mechanic that drives queue jumping via referrals.
How it works
When someone joins, they are assigned a number reflecting their place in line. It is shown on the success page next to their referral link — and crucially, referring others moves them up. That movement is the whole point: position is only motivating if people can change it.
Why it matters
A visible, improvable position turns a passive signup into an active referrer, the core mechanic of a referral waitlist. It works hand in hand with the referral leaderboard and is a standard feature of a waitlist landing page.
Related terms
- Referral leaderboard — A referral leaderboard is a public ranking on a waitlist page showing which signups have invited the most others, used t...
- Queue jumping — Queue jumping is the mechanic by which a waitlist signup moves ahead of others — improving their queue position — by ref...
To set up a page that shows it, see the waitlist landing page builder.
Frequently asked questions
- Do users actually care about their queue position?
- Many do, especially when the position is improvable. A static number is mildly interesting; a number that drops every time you refer someone creates a reason to act. The motivation comes from being able to change the position, not from the number itself.
- Should I show queue position or just a join confirmation?
- If referrals are part of your growth plan, show the position — it is the hook that drives queue-jumping. If you have no referral mechanic, a clean confirmation may be simpler and avoids implying a line that does not move.
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