Hacker News / Show HN
A public channel that helps potential users discover and understand products.
Used by early users looking for useful products and credible product information. Its submission model: submit a product profile with an account.
Open official channel- Region
- Global
- Best stage
- New launch / Early users
- Cost
- Free
- Approval
- Subject to current platform rules
- Longevity
- LowDays to weeks
- Last verified
- 2026-09-16
What this channel is
A public channel that helps potential users discover and understand products.
Who uses it
Early users looking for useful products and credible product information
Good fit
developer tools, open-source products, AI products
Poor fit
Concept-only products with no usable entry
What it can deliver
Technical feedback through Show HN
When to use it
New launch / Early users. Expected timing: Days to weeks
SEO value
Medium. Public page discovery depends on content and indexing.
AI search value
Medium. Public, verifiable product facts may help source discovery; citations are not guaranteed.
Cost and conditions
Free. Rules, pricing, and review timing can change; verify the official page before submitting.
Approval rules
Subject to current platform rules
Prepare first
- A live official product entry
- A clear tagline
- A real logo and product screenshots
Recommended format
Lead with a specific user problem, show how the product solves it, and use verifiable facts.
Common mistakes
- Copying the same ad everywhere
- Skipping platform rules
- Using unverifiable claims
Submission and links
Submit a product profile with an account; Product-page outbound link
Effort
Medium. Plan the launch work around this channel's requirements.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-09-16. Confirm current policy before submitting.
