Product Hunt at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Domain rating
- DR 91
- Account
- Sign up with LinkedIn, GitHub or X
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- producthunt.com/posts/new
What Product Hunt is and who it's for
Product Hunt is a community-driven platform where makers launch new tech products and the community upvotes, comments, and discusses them. Every day, products are ranked by community votes, with top products featured on the homepage and in newsletters. It covers categories like AI, developer tools, productivity, and design, and also hosts forums, events, and a launch guide.
Founders, engineers, early adopters, and tech enthusiasts looking for the latest software and AI tools.
It lists
- SaaS products
- AI tools and agents
- Developer tools
- Mobile and desktop apps
- Productivity software
- Design and creative tools
- Fintech and payments
- Open source projects
How to submit to Product Hunt, step by step
Sign in with LinkedIn, GitHub, or X, then submit your product for a free launch. The community votes and comments determine its ranking.
Sign in
Click 'Sign in' and choose LinkedIn, GitHub, or X to authenticate. No email sign-up is available.
Start a new post
Go to https://www.producthunt.com/posts/new to access the submission form.
Fill in product details
Enter your product name, tagline, description, links, and select up to three categories.
Schedule your launch
Choose a launch date and time. Product Hunt recommends scheduling at least a few days ahead to build momentum.
Publish and engage
Once live, your product appears in the daily feed. Respond to comments and share your launch to drive upvotes.
What the Product Hunt form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Product name | — |
| Tagline | max 60 characters |
| Description | — |
| Website URL | — |
| Categories | up to 3 |
| Topics | — |
| Thumbnail image | — |
| Gallery images | — |
| Video URL | — |
| Maker name | — |
| Maker role | — |
| Maker Twitter handle | — |
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.
Product Hunt pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free launch | Free | Listing on Product Hunt, community voting, comments, and potential newsletter feature. |
| Display ads | Contact for pricing | Ads alongside product listings, with or without a launch. |
| Premium billboard | Contact for pricing | Full-width ad on the homepage leaderboard. |
| Newsletter sponsorship | Contact for pricing | Placement in daily, weekly, and AI newsletters. |
Why Product Hunt submissions get rejected or stall
- Duplicate listing for the same product
- Incomplete or misleading product information
- Launching a product that is not yet publicly available
- Using fake accounts or incentivizing votes
- Submitting a service or agency rather than a product
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Schedule your launch for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 12:01 AM PT for maximum visibility.
- Prepare a launch kit: high-quality images, a demo video, and a clear tagline under 60 characters.
- Engage with every comment in the first few hours to boost activity and ranking.
- Leverage your network to drive early upvotes, but avoid asking for votes directly to stay within guidelines.
Our take on Product Hunt
Product Hunt is essential for any tech startup or AI tool looking to reach early adopters and get community feedback. The free launch can drive significant traffic and social proof, but success depends on preparation and engagement. Founders who invest time in a polished launch and active participation will get the most value.
Product Hunt FAQ
How much does it cost to launch on Product Hunt?
Launching is free. You only pay if you choose to advertise with display ads, the premium billboard, or newsletter sponsorship.
How do I sign up for Product Hunt?
You must sign in with LinkedIn, GitHub, or X. There is no email sign-up option.
What are the requirements to launch a product?
You need a publicly accessible product, a website URL, and a Product Hunt account. The product must be new or have a significant update.
Can I advertise on Product Hunt without launching?
Yes, you can run display ads, the premium billboard, or newsletter sponsorships without a launch.
Checked against Product Hunt's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: producthunt.com, producthunt.com/login, producthunt.com/sponsor, producthunt.com/sponsor. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
