IndieHunt
Launch your AI or indie SaaS on IndieHunt.
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Description
Launch your AI or indie SaaS on IndieHunt. Weekly competitions, $19 premium dofollow backlinks, launch blog posts, and discovery for builders, not just another directory.
About IndieHunt
What is IndieHunt?
IndieHunt is a weekly launch platform and software discovery directory for AI tools, indie SaaS, and web applications.
What IndieHunt does
IndieHunt organizes weekly launch competitions beginning every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC with 7-day homepage placement. It provides voting and comments, awards top-three winner badges, publishes dedicated launch blog posts, and distributes social posts across platforms.
Who IndieHunt is for
For indie developers, AI founders, bootstrapped software builders, and early adopters discovering new software tools.
How IndieHunt works
Founders submit their project under Free or Premium options. Approved projects go live on Monday for a seven-day cycle on the homepage where community members vote and comment, culminating in weekly winner rankings.
Key features
- Weekly launch cycle going live every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC for 7 days of homepage exposure.
- Community voting, comment discussions, and Hall of Fame winner badges.
- Free launch option providing a 7-day homepage run with required website badge embed.
- Premium launch tier offering guaranteed dofollow backlink and site-wide ad slots during the live week.
- Launch Kit package generating 9 shareable PNG graphics from the listing details.
- Social post distribution across X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Pinterest for Premium submissions.
Pricing
As listed on indiehunt.io, checked 14 October 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.
- Free: Free launch with 7-day homepage visibility, required website badge, nofollow link by default, and eligibility for top-3 dofollow upgrades.
- Premium: $19 per launch with guaranteed dofollow backlink, site-wide ad slots, Launch Kit with 9 graphics, dedicated launch story, and social posts.
Facts from indiehunt.io, checked 14 October 2026
- Weekly launches start every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC and run for 7 days.
- Free launch requires an IndieHunt badge, while Premium costs $19 per launch.
- Premium includes a Launch Kit with 9 PNG graphics and social posts across X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Pinterest.
- Top 3 weekly winners earn badges and dofollow upgrades.
Written from IndieHunt's own website (Homepage, Pricing, About, Docs). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.
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Frequently asked questions
When do weekly launches start on IndieHunt?
New competition weeks start every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC and stay on the homepage for 7 days.
What are the badge requirements for Free launches?
Free launches require placing an IndieHunt badge or backlink on the product website, with a nofollow link by default.
What does the Premium launch include?
Premium costs $19 per launch and includes a guaranteed dofollow link, site-wide ads, 9 Launch Kit graphics, and social promotion.
How can users contact IndieHunt support?
Users can contact the IndieHunt team by email at hi@indiehunt.io.