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Best for: B2C, SaaS, dev tools, AI products

Tip: Launch Tuesday–Thursday. Engage the community weeks before. Get 5+ hunter friends ready.

Best for: Developer tools, open source, technical products

Tip: Post around 8–9am ET. Keep the title factual, no hype. Reply to every comment.

Best for: Bootstrapped products, SaaS, side projects

Tip: Share your revenue numbers and journey — the community values transparency.

Best for: Pre-launch startups, beta products

Tip: Submit 2–3 weeks before launch for review queue. Free tier works fine.

Best for: Any startup — quick, easy backlink

Tip: Submit early. Free and low effort — just do it.

Best for: SaaS products, especially those with competitors to compare against

Tip: Fill out the alternatives section — that's what drives organic discovery.

Best for: Any tool with clear competitors (e.g. 'alternative to X')

Tip: List every competitor. Users find you by searching for alternatives to popular tools.

Best for: B2B SaaS, enterprise tools

Tip: Create a free profile and ask early users to leave reviews. 5+ reviews unlocks visibility.

Best for: B2B SaaS with clear category fit

Tip: Pick the right category. Collect reviews — they boost ranking significantly.

Best for: Any startup — establishes legitimacy

Tip: Fill in founding date, team, funding details. Keeps your company discoverable by press.

Best for: Startup tools, SaaS, productivity apps

Tip: Free submission takes 1–2 weeks. Worth the wait.

Best for: Beta-stage products seeking early feedback

Tip: Good for collecting initial user feedback before a bigger launch.

Best for: Any startup — easy backlink and exposure

Tip: Free tier is fine. Fill out all fields for best chance of approval.

Best for: New startups looking for additional exposure

Tip: Quick submit — takes 2 minutes. Low effort, decent backlink.

Best for: Any AI-powered product

Tip: Write a clear one-liner. Pick the right category. This is essential if you're an AI tool.

Best for: AI tools and AI-powered SaaS

Tip: Include clear screenshots and a pricing breakdown for faster approval.

Best for: AI tools — especially those wanting organic search visibility

Tip: Fill in all fields including pricing info. The SEO value alone is worth it.

Best for: AI products seeking backlinks and organic discovery

Tip: Simple submission — focus on a clear description and use case.

Best for: AI tools wanting newsletter exposure

Tip: Being listed here can get you featured in the newsletter — high-value exposure.

Best for: AI tools and AI SaaS products

Tip: Include a video demo if possible — boosts approval chances.

Best for: AI products — especially those solving clear use cases

Tip: Describe your tool by use case, not technology. 'Write blog posts faster' beats 'GPT-4 wrapper'.

Best for: Developer tools, CLIs, APIs, open source

Tip: GitHub-authenticated voting — the dev audience is genuine.

Best for: Dev tools, open source projects, technical products

Tip: Link your GitHub. The community values open source contributions.

Best for: Open source, dev tools, anything with a GitHub repo

Tip: Find the right awesome-* list for your category. Open a PR with a brief description.

Best for: Dev tools, open source, technical products

Tip: Write a genuine 'I built this' post. Include code snippets and screenshots.

Best for: Technical products wanting editorial-style exposure

Tip: Write a 'how I built X' story. HackerNoon loves technical deep dives.

Best for: SaaS products, B2B tools

Tip: Share your story, not just a link. Reddit hates drive-by promotion.

Best for: Side projects, MVPs, indie products

Tip: Be genuine. Share what you built, why, and what's next. Ask for feedback.

Best for: All startups — use the weekly 'Share your startup' thread

Tip: Don't self-promote in main feed. Use the weekly share thread.

Best for: Business-focused startups with a story to tell

Tip: Lead with value — revenue numbers, lessons learned, mistakes made.

Best for: Web development tools, frameworks, hosting

Tip: Show the tech stack. Developers love implementation details.

Best for: Everyone — essential for any launch

Tip: Build an audience before launch. Post a launch thread with before/after, demo GIF, and clear CTA.

Best for: B2B products, SaaS, professional tools

Tip: Write a personal story post. 'I just launched X because...' with a screenshot.

Best for: Consumer products, creative tools

Tip: Cross-post your Twitter launch thread. The audience is growing fast.

Best for: SaaS with clear value prop — ready for a lifetime deal

Tip: Only submit when your product is stable. AppSumo users are demanding but loyal.

Best for: Digital products, templates, courses, indie tools

Tip: Launch with an early-bird price. The Discover page drives organic sales.

Best for: Startups looking for accelerators or investor visibility

Tip: Keep your profile complete. Accelerators and angel investors browse F6S profiles.

Best for: Startups hiring or seeking investor visibility

Tip: Even if you're solo — create a profile. It signals legitimacy.

Best for: Indie products, dev tools, AI tools

Tip: Active community — engage with other launches for visibility.

Best for: Indie products looking for community feedback

Tip: Low friction submission. Good for pre-launch testing.

Best for: Solo founders, micro-SaaS, side projects

Tip: Great warm-up before your Product Hunt launch.

Best for: Any startup — good for SEO backlink

Tip: Write a tight elevator pitch. Good practice for your PH tagline.

Best for: Any startup — establishes web presence

Tip: Takes 2 minutes. Links to your social profiles for ranking.

Best for: B2B SaaS, business tools

Tip: Similar to Capterra — list on both for maximum coverage.

Best for: Any tool that answers a 'best X for Y' question

Tip: Find relevant questions and add your product as a recommendation with pros.

Best for: Developer tools, APIs, infrastructure products

Tip: Create your tool's stack page. Developers compare tools here before deciding.

Best for: Technical products, open source, dev tools

Tip: You need an invite from an existing member. Build genuine connections first.

Best for: AI tools and AI-powered products

Tip: Being featured in the newsletter is the real prize — the directory helps with SEO.

Best for: Design tools, UI libraries, creative products

Tip: Submit a blog post about your design process rather than a product page.