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# Active Launches
> Track your live campaigns from the dashboard widget and the full launches page. Understand progress bars, stage badges, milestone markers, and fan counts.
The Active Launches widget on your Dashboard gives you a quick view of your live campaigns. The full Launches page gives you the complete picture with progress bars, milestones, analytics, and management tools.
This guide covers both views.
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## Dashboard Widget: Active Launches
### Where to Find It
On the Dashboard, look in the **Real-Time** section. The Active Launches widget is in the right column (on desktop) or the second card (on mobile). It sits next to the Recent Activity feed.
### What It Shows
The widget displays your **3 most recent launches** (sorted by creation date, newest first). It only shows launches that have not been deleted.
Each launch card in the widget contains:
**Launch Icon** -- A small icon representing the launch type, displayed in a rounded square with an orange-to-pink gradient background:
| Type | Icon |
| ----- | ------------ |
| Music | Music note |
| Tour | Map pin |
| Merch | Shopping bag |
**Launch Name** -- The title of the campaign (e.g., "Midnight Drive - Presave Campaign"), displayed in white, truncated if it is too long.
**Stage Badge** -- A small pill badge showing the current campaign stage:
| Stage | Badge Color | Meaning |
| ---------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Pre-Release** | Pink | The campaign is in the pre-release/pre-save phase |
| **Release** | Orange | Release day is here |
| **Post-Release** | Purple | The release is out, now in the post-release marketing phase |
The stage is calculated from the display name, formatted as title case with hyphens (e.g., "Pre-Release", "Post-Release").
**Fan Stats** -- Below the title, a line of text shows:
* **Active fans** -- the number of fans currently engaged with this launch
* **Active flows** -- the number of automation flows currently running
Example: "1,234 active fans - 3 active flows"
**Progress Bar** -- A slim gradient bar (orange-to-pink) showing completion percentage. The progress is calculated as:
```
progress = (completed fans / total fans entered) * 100
```
A label above the bar shows "Progress" on the left and the percentage on the right (e.g., "42%").
Click any launch in the widget to navigate directly to its detail page for the full picture.
### Empty State
If you have no launches at all, the widget shows:
* A lightning bolt icon
* The text "No active launches yet"
* A **"Create your first launch"** link that takes you to the Launches page
### View All Button
At the top-right of the widget, the **"View All"** button (with an arrow icon) takes you to the full Launches page at `/launches`.
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## Full Launches Page: Active Launches
The Launches page (`/launches`) gives you the complete view of all your campaigns. Navigate to it from the sidebar or by clicking "View All" on the dashboard widget.
### Page Header
At the top of the page:
* **Title:** "Launches" with subtitle "Manage your launches and automation flows"
* **"New Launch" button** -- the primary action button (orange-to-pink gradient) to create a new campaign
* **Search bar** -- filter launches by name
* **Help icon** -- contextual help explaining what launches are
### Launch Analytics Stats
Below the header, four stat cards give you a high-level overview:
| Card | Icon | Color | Shows |
| ---------------------- | --------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Total Launches** | Rocket | Purple | Total number of launches, with active count in subtitle |
| **Total Flows** | Lightning | Orange | Total number of automation flows across all launches |
| **Fans Entered Flows** | People | Green | Total number of fans who have entered any flow |
| **Completion Rate** | Checkmark | Blue | Percentage of flow executions that completed, with total execution count |
These stats cover **all** launches, not just active ones. They give you a holistic view of your entire campaign history.
### Tab Navigation
Below the stats, a pill-shaped tab bar lets you switch between three views:
| Tab | Icon | Description |
| --------------------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Launches** | Rocket | Standard campaigns wrapped around music, merch, or tour assets |
| **Quick Automations** | Lightning | Standalone trigger-based flows (keyword responders, welcome series, etc.) |
| **Deleted** | Folder | Recently deleted launches (recoverable for 30 days) |
Each tab shows a count in parentheses (e.g., "Launches (5)").
### Active Triggers Overview
When viewing the Launches or Quick Automations tab, an **Active Triggers Overview** component appears below the tabs. This shows a global view of all active triggers across all your launches, so you can see at a glance which automations are live.
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## Launch Cards (Full View)
Each launch on the Launches tab is displayed as a large card with rich detail. Here is everything on a launch card:
### Left Side: Artwork or Icon
If the launch has artwork (pulled from the associated music asset), it shows as a rounded square thumbnail (96x96px on desktop). If no artwork is available, a gradient placeholder with the type icon is shown instead.
### Center: Launch Details
**Title Row:**
* **Launch name** in bold white text
* **Status badge** -- "Active" (green), "Draft" (gray), or other status
* **Campaign badge** -- if the launch contains multiple assets, a gradient orange-to-pink "Campaign" badge appears
* **Stage badge** -- the current stage with color coding:
* Pre-Release: orange background, orange text
* Release: blue background, blue text
* Post-Release: purple background, purple text
**Fan Stats Line:**
* **Fans enrolled** -- total fans who have entered this launch (with people icon)
* **Flows** -- total number of flows attached to this launch (with lightning icon)
### Progress Bar with Milestones
This is the centerpiece of the launch card. It shows a visual timeline of the campaign's progress.
**The Progress Bar:**
* A slim rounded bar with a gray track
* An orange-to-pink gradient fill representing current progress (0-100%)
* Label showing "Launch Progress" on the left and percentage on the right
**Milestone Markers:**
Below the progress bar, up to 3 milestone markers are positioned along the timeline:
| Milestone | Position | Color When Completed | Color When Pending |
| ------------------ | ------------ | -------------------- | ------------------ |
| **Pre-Save Opens** | Left (0%) | Green dot and text | Gray dot and text |
| **Release Date** | Center (50%) | Orange dot and text | Gray dot and text |
| **Post-Release** | Right (100%) | Pink dot and text | Gray dot and text |
Each milestone shows:
* A small colored dot
* The milestone label (e.g., "Pre-Save Opens", "Release Date", "Post-Release")
* The date in "Mon DD, YYYY" format (e.g., "Mar 15, 2026")
The milestone labels adapt based on launch type: **Music** uses "Pre-Save Opens" / "Release Date" / "Post-Release". **Tour** uses "Pre-Sale Opens" / "On-Sale" / "Post-Sale". **Merch** uses "Pre-Order Opens" / "Launch".
### How Progress Is Calculated
The progress percentage is calculated based on the current date relative to the launch milestones:
| Current Phase | Progress Range | Calculation |
| --------------------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Before presave date | 0% | Campaign has not started |
| Between presave and release | 0-50% | Days elapsed / total days \* 50 |
| Release day | 60% | Fixed |
| Post-release (1-30 days) | 75-100% | 75 + (days past release / 30) \* 25 |
| No dates set | Fan-based | (completed fans / entered fans) \* 100 |
The progress bar truly reflects where you are in the campaign lifecycle, not just an arbitrary metric. It moves automatically based on your release dates.
### Right Side: Fan Counts
Two large stat columns on the right:
* **Active** -- the number of fans currently active in this launch (with people icon, white text)
* **Completed** -- the number of fans who have completed all flows (with people icon, green text)
A chevron arrow at the far right indicates you can click the card to go to the launch detail page.
### Action Menu
Each launch card has a three-dot menu button (top-right corner) with:
* **Rename** -- opens a modal to change the launch title
* **Delete** -- opens a confirmation modal. Deleted launches go to the "Deleted" tab and are recoverable for 30 days.
Deleting a launch stops all active flows for that campaign. Fans who are mid-flow will not receive any remaining actions. Make sure all flows have completed before deleting.
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## Quick Automations Tab
Quick Automations are standalone, trigger-based flows that do not need a full launch campaign. They are perfect for:
* **Keyword auto-responders** -- reply to specific Instagram DM or SMS keywords
* **Welcome series** -- automatically message new fans when they sign up
* **List builders** -- add fans to specific lists based on actions
Each automation card shows:
* **Icon** (lightning bolt in a cyan-to-purple gradient)
* **Automation name**
* **Flow count**
* **Status badge** -- Active (green), Draft (gray), or Expired (red)
* **Fan count** -- how many fans have entered the automation
* **Expiration** -- "Always on" if no expiration, or the expiration date
* **Created date**
Click any automation card to go to its detail page.
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## Deleted Launches Tab
Shows launches that were soft-deleted within the last 30 days. Each deleted launch shows:
* **Launch name** (dimmed)
* **Days until permanent deletion** (counted from the deleted\_at timestamp + 30 days)
Actions available:
* **Restore** -- undeletes the launch and returns it to the active list
* **Delete Forever** -- permanently removes the launch with no recovery
After 30 days, deleted launches are automatically and permanently removed. If you think you might want a launch back, restore it sooner rather than later.
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## Empty States
### No Launches
When you have no launches, a large dashed-border card appears with:
* A plus icon in an orange-to-pink gradient circle
* **"Create New Launch"** heading
* **"Launch music, tours, or merch -- add multiple assets to create a campaign"**
Click anywhere on the card to open the Create Launch modal.
### No Automations
Similar empty state with a lightning bolt icon:
* **"Create Quick Automation"** heading
* **"Standalone trigger-based flows -- keyword triggers, list builders, welcome series & more"**
### No Deleted Launches
A centered message with a trash icon:
* **"No recently deleted launches."**
* **"Deleted launches are kept for 30 days before permanent deletion."**
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## Best Practices
### Keep at Least One Campaign Active
An idle Fanaura account collects no data. Always have at least one presave campaign or automation running to keep your fan pipeline moving.
### Monitor Progress Bars
Check your launch progress bars regularly. If a campaign is stuck at a low percentage, it might mean:
* Your smart link is not getting enough traffic
* The presave date is far in the future
* Flows are not being triggered (check that they are set to "Active")
### Use Campaigns for Multi-Asset Launches
If you are releasing an album with merch bundles and a tour announcement, create a single launch with multiple assets. This gives you the "Campaign" badge and lets you track cross-asset engagement in one place.
Multi-asset campaigns are a powerful way to cross-promote. A fan who presaves your album might also be interested in the merch bundle or tour dates attached to the same launch.
### Archive Completed Campaigns
Once a campaign has run its course (post-release phase is done), consider the state of its flows. If the flows are no longer needed, deactivate them to keep your automation environment clean. The launch itself remains in your list as a historical record.
### Review Completion Rate
The Completion Rate stat on the Launches page tells you how effective your automation flows are. A low completion rate might mean:
* Flows are too long (fans drop off)
* Delays are too aggressive (fans lose interest)
* Conditions are filtering out too many fans
Experiment with shorter flows and fewer steps to improve completion rates.
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## Troubleshooting
* Make sure the presave/announcement date has passed. Progress does not start until the first milestone is reached.
* Check that the dates are set correctly on the associated music asset (not just the launch).
* Verify that your smart link is live and accessible.
* Check that the wrapper (data collection popup) is enabled.
* Ensure flows are set to "Active" status (drafts do not execute).
The Campaign badge only appears when a launch has **more than one asset** attached. Single-asset launches are standard launches.
* You need at least one flow execution (a fan entering a flow) for the completion rate to calculate.
* Check that your flows have active triggers and actions configured.
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## Next Steps
Build automation sequences for your launches.
Create music releases, merch products, and tours.
Explore your fan database.
Send one-time broadcasts to your fans.