Reviewed launch platform
ProjectHunt
Software directory
Use this profile to evaluate whether this platform fits your launch plan. It is a factual research profile, not a ranking or an endorsement.
Last verified August 15, 2026
Platform classification
How this platform is categorized
Software directory
Published research
What to evaluate before you submit
- Editorial notes
- Broad project-discovery directory that says projects of any kind can be submitted.
- Launch window
- Runs daily leaderboard cycles for product exposure. Owner-provided private research copy; source-specific human review required before verification or public use.
- Link treatment
- Provides high-authority dofollow links to startup domains. Owner-provided private research copy; source-specific human review required before verification or public use.
- Listing persistence
- Project profiles are retained in long-term archives. Owner-provided private research copy; source-specific human review required before verification or public use.
- Newsletter treatment
- Weekly digest emails contain top project profiles. Owner-provided private research copy; source-specific human review required before verification or public use.
- Pricing details
- The home page describes ProjectHunt as free to use.
- Review timing
- For featured placement, it says a badge and emailed product link are verified and it will reply within 24 hours.
- Voting mechanics
- Community upvotes update live leaderboard positions. Owner-provided private research copy; source-specific human review required before verification or public use.
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