Life & fun · September 15, 2020
I built a more Indie Hacker friendly version of Product Hunt
Discover and share awesome new indie products, creative hacks, and trending launches on The Hack Stack — a community-driven showcase for early adopters and makers.
I built a more Indie Hacker friendly version of Product Hunt launched on September 15, 2020 with 11 votes, #1,035 of 3,898 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.
In plain words
The Hack Stack is a product directory launched in 2020 designed specifically for indie hackers. It functions as an alternative to Product Hunt with features tailored to solo developers and small teams building their own projects. The platform helps indie hackers discover and share products within a community focused on independent development.
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Find the best new indie products — fresh, creative, and trending every day. The Hack Stack is a place where early adopters and makers can share and discover awesome new thingsfrom thehackstack.com
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