Launchpad (website)
Type of site | Forge |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Canonical Ltd. |
| Created by | Canonical Ltd. |
| URL | launchpad |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | January 2004 |
| Current status | Active |
Content license | GNU Affero General Public License |
| Launchpad Suite | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Francis J. Lacoste and 52 others |
| Initial release | 15 June 2005 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | Python |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Project Management |
| License | GNU Affero General Public License |
| Website | launchpad |
Launchpad is a web application and website that allows users to develop and maintain software, particularly open-source software. It is developed and maintained by Canonical Ltd.
On 21 July 2009, the source code was released publicly under the GNU Affero General Public License. As of June 2018, the Launchpad repository hosts more than 40,000 projects. The domain launchpad.net attracted 1 million visitors by August 2009 according to a Compete.com survey.