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Life & fun · January 15, 2025

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I built a fair alternative to Product Hunt for indie makers

I’m an indie maker, just like many of you. A few months back, I launched a product on one of the big platforms, and... nothing. It got buried under dozens of other launches within hours. All that work, all that excitement is gone in the blink of an eye. No one even saw it. It stung. I wasn’t mad, well, maybe a little but mostly, I just felt invisible. The truth is, indie makers like me don’t have big teams or budgets to fight for visibility. We rely on genuine support and connections. I couldn’t stop thinking about how many great ideas never get the attention they deserve because they’re…

I built a fair alternative to Product Hunt for indie makers launched on January 15, 2025 with 246 votes, #150 of 6,141 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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ItLaunched is a product launch platform designed for indie makers seeking visibility without getting buried by competition. It limits launches to 10 per day and restricts users to 2 votes daily, ensuring each product receives meaningful attention rather than competing in a crowded marketplace. The platform prioritizes genuine support and connections for makers without large teams or marketing budgets.

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I’m an indie maker, just like many of you. A few months back, I launched a product on one of the big platforms, and... nothing. It got buried under dozens of other launches within hours. All that work, all that excitement is gone in the blink of an eye. No one even saw it. It stung. I wasn’t mad, well, maybe a little…

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