Advertising

Put your brand in front of active builders every day.

IndieHunt hero ad spots place your brand where founders discover products. Run consistent visibility, update your message anytime, and manage everything from one dashboard.

$200/month per spot · Up to 8 spots · Self-serve dashboard

Why advertise here

You are not paying for random impressions. You are appearing inside a product discovery workflow where people are already evaluating new tools.

Core benefits
  • Founder and maker audience with high product intent
  • Visibility on homepage and project-level discovery surfaces
  • Clear setup flow with self-serve edits
  • Simple subscription model with transparent billing period
  • Fast launch without custom ad-ops workflow
01 - Audience quality over volume

Your placement appears to users actively browsing launches and comparing products.

02 - Predictable visibility

Monthly ad spots create consistent exposure instead of one-off campaign spikes.

03 - Fast publishing control

Update website URL, brand name, description, and image in a few clicks.

04 - No slot chaos

Slots are fixed, so there is less volatility and clearer expectations for advertisers.

How it works

The advertising flow is built for speed: pick a slot, add your ad details, checkout, and go live.

Setup time
Usually a few minutes
01
Open Manage Ads

Go to your dashboard and open Manage Ads.

02
Choose available slot

Pick the next available spot and enter your ad details.

03
Complete subscription checkout

After payment, your ad activates for the billing period.

04
Edit and optimize

Update copy or image anytime to improve performance.

Pricing

Hero Ad Spot
$200 /month
Up to 8 slots
Display across homepage/project ad surfaces
Manage ad details from dashboard
Subscription billing via portal
Cancellation respected until period end
No slot moving (fixed placement)
Simple self-serve flow
Need ad support?
We can help you set it up.

If you need help with positioning or creative direction, reach out and we will guide your first setup.

Fast setup + founder-focused audience.

FAQ

Quick notes
  • Status can be active or canceled (until billing end)
  • Ads auto-hide after billing period ends
  • You can edit ad details without creating a new subscription
How much does advertising cost?
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Each hero ad spot costs $200/month.

How many slots are available?
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The system supports up to 8 slots total.

Can I edit my ad after booking?
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Yes. Brand name, URL, description, and custom image can be updated from Manage Ads.

What happens if I cancel?
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Your status becomes canceled, and the ad remains visible until the billing end date. After that it is removed automatically.

Can I move to a different slot?
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No. Slot moving is currently disabled.

Where do I manage billing?
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You can manage billing from the subscription portal link available in Manage Ads.

Ready to put your brand in front of builders?
Launch your ad spot from dashboard in minutes.
Go to Manage Ads