Reviewed launch platform
Sidehunt
Direct launch platform
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 16, 2026
Platform classification
How this platform is categorized
Direct launch platform
Published research
What to evaluate before you submit
- Editorial drawbacks
- Free and Nofollow launches share a capped weekly pool, while discovery during the competition depends on authentic voting and participation. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Editorial notes
- Sidehunt describes weekly side-project launches, product submission, votes, and top-three recognition. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Editorial strengths
- Best for: indie founders and side projects that can activate a real audience during a weekly launch cycle. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Launch window
- A weekly competition from Monday 08:00 UTC to the following Monday 07:59 UTC. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Link treatment
- Premium launches and top-three Free/Premium winners receive dofollow treatment. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Listing persistence
- Project pages stay live after launch week. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Newsletter treatment
- Premium promotion and a weekly newsletter, but says current plan details should be checked before submitting. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Pricing details
- Free and Nofollow launches at $0 and Premium at $19. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Review timing
- A standard review queue for Free and Nofollow launches, typically 24–48 hours, and a 12–24-hour priority review for Premium. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
- Voting mechanics
- A weekly competition where community votes determine the top three products. Current platform statement; independently unverified.
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