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Post-Launch Stabilization Checklist
Free post-launch stabilization checklist covering the critical 2-4 weeks after shipping. Monitor, triage, and stabilize before moving on.
Updated 2026-04-10
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long should the stabilization period last?+
Two weeks is the minimum for any customer-facing feature. Platform migrations, pricing changes, and major redesigns should plan for four weeks. If you hit all graduation criteria in Week 2, you can end early. If you still have open P1 bugs at Week 4, extend until they are resolved.
Who should own stabilization?+
The PM who owns the feature. They have the context on user expectations, the relationships with support and sales, and the authority to prioritize bug fixes over new work. For infrastructure launches, the engineering lead may be a better fit.
How is this different from a post-launch review?+
This checklist is an operational runbook for the 2-4 weeks after launch. You use it every day. A [post-launch review](/templates/post-launch-review-template) is a one-time retrospective meeting held after stabilization to capture learnings. Run the stabilization checklist first, then hold the review.
What if we need to roll back during stabilization?+
That is exactly why the rollback plan is the first item in this checklist. If a P0 bug cannot be fixed within 24 hours, roll back. A delayed feature is better than a broken feature. Document the rollback reason, fix the root cause, and re-launch when ready.
Can we start new sprint work during stabilization?+
Only if the stabilization owner confirms that all daily checks are green and the feature is trending toward graduation. Even then, cap new work at 50% of team capacity until graduation criteria are met. The [Eisenhower Matrix](/frameworks/eisenhower-matrix) is useful for deciding what can wait.
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