Sidehunt

Ready to launch your side project into the spotlight? Sidehunt is your dedicated weekly launch platform built specifically for indie makers and side projects! Forget getting lost in crowded, impersonal directories. Sidehunt creates a focused, energetic arena where your product can be discovered by real early adopters who are actively hunting for the next big thing. Every week, we run a single, curated competition where makers submit their creations and the community votes with genuine feedback and interest. This isn't about vanity metrics; it's about tangible traction, validation, and growth. Whether you're a solo developer testing an idea or a small team looking to scale a launch, Sidehunt provides the clear structure and engaged audience you need. With a transparent one-time fee, premium spotlight opportunities, and a hall of fame for winners, we streamline the entire launch process. Stop wondering if anyone will see your hard work. Submit to Sidehunt, collect real votes, and connect with the hunters who will help you build something amazing!

The Weekly Hunt

This is the core of Sidehunt! Every week, a fresh, focused competition opens for new side project submissions. This singular event creates massive concentration and excitement, ensuring all community attention is on the latest launches. You'll collect authentic votes and feedback from engaged "hunters," not just passive clicks. It's the perfect way to gauge real user interest and kickstart your momentum with a bang!

Premium "This Week's Hunt" Spotlight

Get your project featured at the very top of the weekly hunt page for maximum visibility! This premium spotlight position puts your launch directly in front of every visitor, dramatically increasing your chances for clicks, votes, and early adopters. It's the ultimate boost to stand out from the crowd and ensure hunters see your product first. Perfect for making a huge splash with your launch!

Structured Leaderboards & Hall of Fame

Competition drives innovation! Sidehunt features clear leaderboards showing the top-voted products each week. The top three winners earn exclusive badges and valuable dofollow backlinks to boost their site's authority. Plus, all winners are immortalized in the Sidehunt Hall of Fame, providing lasting credibility and social proof long after the weekly hunt ends.

Curated Top Categories & Partner Network

Discoverability is a two-way street. Hunters can easily browse trending projects through clearly defined Top Categories like AI, Productivity, and SaaS. Furthermore, Sidehunt connects you to a wider audience through its Partner Launch Platforms network. This expands your reach and offers sponsorships, giving you even more avenues for growth and visibility beyond the weekly hunt!

Solo Founders Validating a New Idea

You've built a prototype in your spare time but need real-world feedback. Sidehunt is your launchpad! Submit to the weekly hunt and get immediate, actionable responses from an authentic audience. This direct validation helps you understand if you're on the right track before investing months of further development, saving you time and guiding your next steps!

Indie Hackers Seeking Early Traction

You need your first 100 users to prove your concept and start growing. Sidehunt's community of early adopters is actively looking for tools like yours. By launching here, you tap into a targeted stream of interested users who can become your first customers, provide crucial feedback, and help spread the word, giving you that essential initial traction!

Small Teams Launching a Beta or MVP

Your small team is ready to soft-launch your minimum viable product. Use Sidehunt as a structured, low-pressure launch event to introduce your beta to a tech-savvy audience. The focused weekly format generates concentrated buzz, drives targeted sign-ups for your waitlist or beta, and delivers the user feedback you need to prioritize your development roadmap!

Marketing Professionals Scouting for Partnerships

Beyond launching, Sidehunt is a treasure trove for discovery! Marketing pros and investors can scout the weekly hunts and top categories to find innovative, trending side projects and indie tools early. It's an excellent resource for identifying potential partnership opportunities, investment prospects, or simply the next great tool to integrate into your own stack!

Sidehunt believes in simple, transparent pricing with no surprises! Launching your side project is a one-time fee of $19. This flat rate gets your product submitted into the weekly hunt competition, listed on the leaderboard, and exposed to the entire community of active hunters. There are no monthly subscriptions required for a standard launch. Additional promotional opportunities, like the Premium Spotlight feature or sponsor slots, are available at separate rates to further boost your visibility.

How much does it cost to launch on Sidehunt?

Launching on Sidehunt is incredibly straightforward with transparent, one-time pricing! It costs just $19 to submit your product to the main weekly hunt. There are no hidden fees or recurring subscriptions for the standard launch. This fee secures your spot in the weekly competition, gets you on the leaderboard, and opens you up to all the community feedback and votes!

What do you get for winning the weekly hunt?

Winning is a huge achievement with real rewards! The top three most-voted products each week win exclusive digital badges to showcase on their site. More importantly, they receive valuable dofollow backlinks from Sidehunt, which can help improve search engine ranking. All winners are also featured permanently in the prestigious Sidehunt Hall of Fame for lasting credibility.

What is the Premium Spotlight feature?

The Premium "This Week's Hunt" Spotlight is a featured placement at the top of the weekly hunt page! It's a premium, paid position that gives your project prime visibility before visitors even see the standard leaderboard. This spotlight dramatically increases exposure, ensuring your launch gets the maximum amount of attention from hunters right from the start.

Can I browse projects without submitting one?

Absolutely! Sidehunt is built for both makers and hunters. Anyone can browse the current week's hunt, explore past weekly and monthly launches, and filter projects by Top Categories like Artificial Intelligence or Productivity. It's a fantastic, free way to discover the latest and greatest indie tools and side projects being built by the community.