Directory index · Launch platforms · researched October 2026
Sidehunt
sidehunt.ioSidehunt is a launch platform for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, developer tools, 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 Sidehunt cost?
Listing on Sidehunt is free, with paid options from $29.
There are two free launch options. Free Launch requires a link to sidehunt.io somewhere on the submitter's website before scheduling; the badge is optional because any link works, and verification is automatic. Its listing link is nofollow by default, becoming dofollow if it wins top 3. Nofollow Launch requires no backlink or badge and remains nofollow even if it wins. Both use the shared 15-per-week limit for Free and Nofollow launches; FAQ says review typically takes 24-48 hours.
- Seven days in the homepage weekly-hunt feed
- Entry in the weekly competition; shares the 15 weekly Free/Nofollow slots
- Launch blog post
- Standard queue
- Sidehunt link required on submitter's website before scheduling; any link is accepted, badge optional
- Nofollow listing links by default; top-3 winners receive dofollow links and a winner badge
- Seven days in the homepage weekly-hunt feed
- Entry in the weekly competition; shares the 15 weekly Free/Nofollow slots
- Launch blog post
- Standard queue
- No badge or backlink requirement
- Links remain nofollow even if the project wins; top-3 projects can receive a winner badge
- Seven days in the homepage weekly-hunt feed
- Homepage left-sidebar spotlight on desktop with direct website link while the competition is live, up to seven days
- Guaranteed dofollow backlink, including dofollow links in the launch blog post
- No badge requirement
- Launch blog post and SEO/GEO-optimized project page and blog post
- Unlimited weekly slots
- Skip the queue; pricing page describes this as instant launch
- Premium badge and priority support/feedback
- Can compete for a top-3 winner badge
- License-key access to Premium launches across Aura++, EarlyHunt, IndieHunt, Uno Directory, MakerHunt, and Sidehunt
- No per-launch fees under the subscription
- Guaranteed dofollow links on Premium launches
Extras they sell
- Premium Launch upgrade $29 per launch
- Upgrade from a free tier for guaranteed dofollow links, a desktop homepage sidebar spotlight while live, SEO/GEO project and launch-blog pages, priority support, and queue skipping.
- Premium relaunch $29 per relaunch
- A one-time relaunch is offered only to projects that completed a full week without placing in the top 3 and have not relaunched before. It becomes a full Premium Launch, preserves existing votes, and includes the Premium benefits.
- Premium Launcher license $300 per month
- Monthly license key for Premium launches across six partner platforms, including Sidehunt, with no per-launch fees.
- Site-wide ad spot subscription $99 per month
- One of eight ad spots, shown in right sidebars across the homepage, project pages, blog posts, studio posts, and launch posts. Creative and destination can be edited; placement stays active during the subscription period.
Does Sidehunt give a dofollow backlink?
Sidehunt links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 46.
Who gets into Sidehunt, 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 launches are typically reviewed within 24-48 hours; Premium within 12-24 hours. The pricing page also says Premium skips the queue for an “instant launch,” which is not fully consistent with the FAQ's Premium review window.
How much traffic does Sidehunt get?
Similarweb ranks sidehunt.io #3,024,353 in the world by traffic.
What Sidehunt says about its audience: Homepage claims: “Trusted by 1,628+ indie builders and makers.” The advertising page describes a founder-heavy audience but gives no traffic or subscriber volume.
How do you submit to Sidehunt?
You submit to Sidehunt through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Email link, Google, and GitHub.
What the form asks for
- * Project name
- * Website URL
- * Short description (10-200 characters)
- * Full description (at least 400 words, SEO-optimized)
- * At least one category (up to three)
- * Logo image (upload or URL)
- * Preview image
- * Launch week selection
- Screenshots (up to five images)
- Video URL
- Maker/creator name
- Twitter/X handle
- Website link
- Location
- Bio
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Sidehunt's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.