IndieHunt at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPaid launch tiers
- Domain rating
- DR 57
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- indiehunt.io/submit
What IndieHunt is and who it's for
IndieHunt is a weekly launch platform for AI products and indie projects. Founders submit their project to compete in a week-long voting competition, with the top three receiving winner badges and dofollow backlinks. The site features a homepage leaderboard, launch stories, and a Hall of Fame. It positions itself as an alternative to Product Hunt, with a focus on AI and a guaranteed dofollow for premium launches.
Indie makers, AI founders, and startup teams looking for visibility and SEO backlinks.
It lists
- AI products
- SaaS tools
- Indie maker projects
- Startups
- Developer tools
- Productivity apps
- Design tools
- Mobile apps
How to submit to IndieHunt, step by step
Submit a Free Launch: you get homepage visibility for your 7-day launch week, a nofollow project link, and are eligible for top-3 winner badge and dofollow upgrade. You must add an IndieHunt badge/backlink to your website.
Sign in with Google
Click 'Launch' or 'Submit Project' and sign in using your Google account. No email verification or captcha is required.
Choose your launch plan
Select Free Launch or Premium Launch ($19). Premium includes guaranteed dofollow, no badge requirement, launch kit graphics, and social posts.
Fill out the submission form
Provide your project name, URL, description, category, and other details. The form is AI-friendly Markdown structured for AI citations.
Wait for review and scheduling
Projects launch at 8:00 AM UTC each Monday. Free launches have standard review priority; Premium launches get priority review and scheduling.
Compete during your launch week
Your project appears on the homepage for 7 days and is included in weekly competition voting. Top 3 winners receive badges and dofollow backlinks.
What the IndieHunt form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Project name | — |
| Project URL | — |
| Description | — |
| Category | — |
| Logo | — |
| IndieHunt badge placement | Required for Free Launch; not required for Premium |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
IndieHunt pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Launch | Free | Homepage visibility for 7-day launch week, IndieHunt badge/backlink required, nofollow project link, eligible for top-3 winner badge and dofollow upgrade, included in weekly competition voting, launch story blog post coverage, standard review and scheduling priority |
| Premium Launch | $19 / launch | Homepage visibility for 7-day launch week, site-wide ad slots for full 7-day live week, guaranteed dofollow backlink, no IndieHunt badge/backlink requirement, eligible for top-3 winner badge, dedicated launch story blog post, Launch Kit (9 ready-to-share PNG graphics), at least 1 X post, 1 LinkedIn |
Why IndieHunt submissions get rejected or stall
- Not an AI or tech product (IndieHunt focuses on AI launches)
- Failure to add IndieHunt badge/backlink for Free Launch
- Duplicate or previously launched project
- Incomplete or low-quality submission
- Violation of terms (e.g., adult content, illegal products)
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Choose Premium if you want a guaranteed dofollow backlink and no badge requirement.
- Launch on a Monday at 8:00 AM UTC to maximize your 7-day visibility window.
- Add the IndieHunt badge to your site before submitting a Free Launch to avoid delays.
- Use the Launch Kit graphics from Premium to promote your launch on social media.
Our take on IndieHunt
IndieHunt is a good fit for AI and indie SaaS founders who want a structured weekly launch with the chance to earn a dofollow backlink. The free tier is viable if you're willing to add a badge, but the $19 Premium offers a guaranteed dofollow and extra promotion. Expect a competitive voting environment similar to Product Hunt, but with a smaller, AI-focused audience.
IndieHunt FAQ
How much does it cost to launch on IndieHunt?
Free Launch is $0, but requires an IndieHunt badge/backlink on your website. Premium Launch costs $19 per launch and includes a guaranteed dofollow backlink, no badge requirement, Launch Kit graphics, and social posts.
Do I get a dofollow backlink?
Free launches get a nofollow link by default, but top-3 winners receive a dofollow upgrade. Premium launches get a guaranteed dofollow backlink.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you must sign in with Google to submit a project.
What are the requirements for a Free Launch?
You must add an IndieHunt badge/backlink to your website. Your project link will be nofollow unless you win top-3.
Checked against IndieHunt's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: indiehunt.io, indiehunt.io/submit, indiehunt.io/pricing, indiehunt.io/faq. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
