You built the thing. Now you need users.
Most devs launch on Product Hunt and wonder why nobody showed up. The truth is — Product Hunt is just one option, and it's one of the most competitive.
I put together a full video walkthrough of 12+ launch platforms worth knowing about — with honest pros/cons for each.
Platforms covered
| Platform | Best for | Key benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Product Hunt | Mainstream launches | Massive audience, high competition |
| BetaList | Early-stage products | Traffic + dofollow backlink (~$39) |
| Peerlist | Dev-focused products | Weekly launches, tech community |
| Aura++ | SEO + visibility | Dofollow backlink, blog post, social promo |
| Indie Hackers | Community builders | Organic traction from fellow makers |
| Hacker News | Technical products | 4,000–5,000 visitors/day if you rank |
| Startup Fame | Backlink SEO | DR 83 dofollow backlink |
| Fazier / LaunchIgniter | Directory SEO | High domain rating backlinks |
| Early Hunt / Indie Hunt | Sustained exposure | 7 days on homepage |
| Fazfirst / OpenHunt | Patient founders | Free queue or premium skip |
Key takeaways
- Don't launch everywhere at once — pick 2–3 that match your audience
- Upvotes matter on Product Hunt and Peerlist — build an audience first
- Backlink directories (Startup Fame, Fazier) are worth it even without traffic
- Weekly platforms give you more runway than single-day launches
- Hacker News is high-risk, high-reward — needs genuine value, not a pitch
Watch the full guide
👉 12+ Platforms to Launch Your Product
Did I miss a platform? Let me know in the comments — more guides coming soon.
If you're launching soon, good luck 🚀
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