Frequently Asked Questions

IndieHunt is an AI-powered launch platform that features weekly launches for AI projects and digital products. We connect builders, innovators, and early adopters through a curated platform where creators can showcase their AI projects, compete for recognition, and gain valuable exposure. When you submit your project, it goes through our review process and then goes live on the homepage for 7 days during a weekly competition period. During this time, the community can discover, vote, and interact with your project. Projects launch every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC, and the competition runs for a full week.

Anyone who has built an AI project or digital product can submit to IndieHunt. You'll need to create an account (using email, Google, or GitHub), have a working website or product URL, and provide accurate information about your project. We welcome projects at any stage - from early prototypes to established products. All submissions are reviewed by our team to ensure quality and relevance before going live.

Creating an account on IndieHunt is easy and free. You can sign up using three methods: email with a magic link (we'll send you a secure login link), Google OAuth, or GitHub OAuth. Simply click 'Sign In' in the header, choose your preferred method, and you'll be ready to submit your first project. Your account gives you access to the submission form, your personal dashboard to track submissions, and the ability to vote on other projects.

IndieHunt offers three launch types to suit different needs and budgets: 1. **Free Launch**: Completely free, but requires you to add an IndieHunt badge/link to your website for verification. You get nofollow backlinks by default, but can earn dofollow backlinks and winner badges if you place in the top 3 of the weekly competition. 2. **Nofollow Launch**: Also free, with no badge requirement. You'll always receive nofollow backlinks, but can still earn winner badges if you place in the top 3. 3. **Premium Launch**: One-time payment of $10. You get guaranteed dofollow backlinks immediately, no badge requirement, and can still compete for winner badges. Premium launches are unlimited and don't count toward weekly slot limits.

Here's a detailed breakdown: **Free Launch**: - Cost: Free - Badge required: Yes (must add IndieHunt link to your website) - Backlink type: Nofollow by default, dofollow if you win top 3 - Winner badge: Yes, if you win top 3 - Weekly slots: Counts toward 15 free slots per week **Nofollow Launch**: - Cost: Free - Badge required: No - Backlink type: Always nofollow (even if you win) - Winner badge: Yes, if you win top 3 - Weekly slots: Counts toward 15 free slots per week **Premium Launch**: - Cost: $10 one-time payment - Badge required: No - Backlink type: Guaranteed dofollow (immediate) - Winner badge: Yes, if you win top 3 - Weekly slots: Unlimited (doesn't count toward free slots)

IndieHunt offers flexible pricing options: - **Free Launch**: Completely free, but requires backlink verification - **Nofollow Launch**: Completely free, no requirements - **Premium Launch**: $10 one-time payment for guaranteed dofollow backlinks There are no recurring fees, hidden costs, or subscription charges. You only pay once if you choose the Premium option. All launch types receive the same homepage exposure, voting opportunities, and can compete for weekly winner rewards.

Yes, but only before your project is scheduled and goes live. If you've created a Premium submission draft but haven't completed payment, you can switch to Free or Nofollow launch from your dashboard. However, once your project is approved and scheduled for launch, you cannot change the launch type. If you need to change your launch type, do so before completing the submission process. Contact our support team if you have specific circumstances that require changes to a scheduled project.

Yes. If your project completes a launch week and does not place in the top 3, it becomes eligible for a one-time premium relaunch. Here's how relaunching works: - **Eligibility**: Only projects that have completed a full launch week, did not win #1, #2, or #3, and have not been relaunched before. - **Where to find it**: Go to your Dashboard → **Relaunch** tab. Eligible projects will appear with a "Relaunch" option. - **Cost**: $10 (same as a Premium launch). - **Launch Type**: Your project is upgraded to a full **Premium** launch on relaunch. - **Backlinks**: All IndieHunt links for that project become **dofollow** (premium SEO benefits). - **Votes**: All existing upvotes are preserved, and you can collect additional votes during the new launch week. - **Scheduling**: You can choose a new launch week when setting up the relaunch. Relaunching gives your project another chance to climb the weekly rankings and earn a winner badge, without losing the momentum and votes from your first launch.