Directory index · Launch platforms · researched October 2026
MakerHunt
makerhunt.ioMakerHunt is a launch platform for AI tools, design tools, developer tools, mobile apps, no-code tools, productivity apps, and SaaS. We went through its submission pages in October 2026: what it costs, the link you get, who gets in and how to submit.
How much does MakerHunt cost?
Listing on MakerHunt is free, with paid options from $29.
There are two free plans. Free Launch requires adding a MakerHunt badge or any link to makerhunt.io on the submitter's website, verified before scheduling; links are nofollow by default, but become dofollow if the project wins the top 3. Nofollow Launch has no backlink or badge requirement, but links remain nofollow even for winners. Both go through review, use the standard queue, and share a limit of 15 free/nofollow slots per week.
- Homepage placement for 7 days during the launch week
- MakerHunt badge or link required on the submitter's website and verified before scheduling
- Nofollow links by default; top-3 winners receive dofollow links and a winner badge
- Weekly competition entry
- Launch blog post
- Standard launch queue; shares 15 weekly slots with Nofollow Launch
- Homepage placement for 7 days during the launch week
- No badge or backlink required
- Links remain nofollow, including for top-3 winners; winners can receive a badge
- Weekly competition entry
- Launch blog post
- Standard launch queue; shares 15 weekly slots with Free Launch
- Homepage placement for 7 days during the launch week
- Homepage left-sidebar spotlight on desktop while the launch is live, with a direct website link, for up to 7 days
- Guaranteed dofollow backlink; no badge required
- Launch blog post and SEO/GEO-optimized project page and blog post, with dofollow links in the blog post
- Skip-the-queue / instant launch per pricing page; FAQ says priority review typically takes 12-24 hours
- Weekly competition entry and eligibility for a winner badge
- Unlimited weekly slots
- Priority support and feedback
Extras they sell
- Premium Launch upgrade $29 per launch
- Paid upgrade from the two free plans. Bundles guaranteed dofollow links, a live-week desktop sidebar spotlight, blog and SEO/GEO benefits, and priority/queue handling.
- Premium Relaunch $29
- One-time Premium relaunch for a project that completed a full launch week without placing in the top 3 and has not been relaunched before. FAQ says existing votes are preserved; Premium benefits apply.
- Sidebar ad slot $99/month per slot
- Separate advertising subscription for sitewide right-sidebar placement across homepage, project, launch, Studio, and blog pages. Up to 8 concurrent advertisers; 6 of 8 slots were shown available during inspection. Self-serve creative edits and cancel-anytime billing; no click, conversion, or ranking guarantees.
- Posting Dude distribution service
- External done-for-you content marketing and distribution service promoted as a partner. No price was displayed on the MakerHunt pages inspected.
- DR Booster sponsored placement
- Third-party ad described as a package to boost Domain Rating. No price was displayed on the MakerHunt pages inspected; MakerHunt separately publishes its $99/month ad-slot price.
Does MakerHunt give a dofollow backlink?
MakerHunt links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 49.
Who gets into MakerHunt, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
FAQ: Free and Nofollow submissions are typically reviewed within 24-48 hours; Premium submissions typically within 12-24 hours. The FAQ says all submissions are reviewed. Pricing also describes Premium as skip-the-queue / instant launch.
How much traffic does MakerHunt get?
Similarweb doesn't rank makerhunt.io, which usually means very few visitors.
What MakerHunt says about its audience: Homepage claim: “Trusted by 1,606+ indie builders and makers.” The Advertise page describes an audience of makers, founders, and early adopters but gives no traffic or subscriber count.
How do you submit to MakerHunt?
You submit to MakerHunt through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Email link, Google, and GitHub.
What the form asks for
- Project name
- Website URL* (working link)
- Short description* (10-200 characters)
- Full description* (at least 400 words, SEO-optimized)
- At least one category* (up to 3)
- Logo image* (upload or URL)
- Preview image
- Launch week selection
- Screenshots (up to 5 images)
- Video URL
- Maker/creator name
- Twitter/X handle
- Website link
- Location
- Bio
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Researched 29 October 2026 from MakerHunt's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.