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Life & fun · December 19, 2010

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Analysis of how long do items survive on the "New" page

Analysis of how long do items survive on the "New" page launched on December 19, 2010 with 92 votes, #4 of 98 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 15 years on.

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This tool analyzes how long items remain visible on Hacker News's "New" page before falling off due to newer submissions. Launched in 2010, it provides data on item survival times and submission patterns. The service is designed for Hacker News users interested in understanding submission dynamics and optimal posting times to maximize visibility on the platform's front page.

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