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Product Hunt

A community-driven platform for discovering, sharing, and discussing new products across technology and other categories

Entertainment·by Product Hunt, Inc.·Launched Nov 2013·0 upvotes·producthunt.com

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CohortClass of 2013

What it is

A community-driven platform for discovering, sharing, and discussing new products across technology and other categories. Users can upvote favorite launches, read reviews, and connect with makers and fellow enthusiasts.

HTTP liveness

32 probes since Jun 19

Jun 19Aug 27

AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub

Aug 26, 2026
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Cloudflare block
Aug 8, 2026
Back online
Alive · 200 OK
Jul 4, 2026
Probe inconclusive
Cloudflare block
Jun 19, 2026
First probe — live
Alive · 200 OK

Funding history

3 rounds

Total raised

$33.5M

Latest valuation

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Stage

public

Lead investors: Andreessen Horowitz · Andreessen Horowitz · Andreessen Horowitz · AngelList · AngelList

Acquired

Dec 2016

AngelList

$20.0M

source

Seed

Oct 2014

investors undisclosed

$7.4M

SEC

Series A

Oct 2014

Andreessen Horowitz

$6.1M

source

Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

Network effects

moderate

Product Hunt leverages a community of engaged users who contribute and review products, creating a network effect that enhances its platform's value as more participants join. This community-driven nature encourages product creators to launch on the platform to gain visibility and user feedback.

webProduct Hunt has a large and active user base that helps in promoting new products. source
webThe community aspect means new products receive immediate attention from engaged users. source
webSuccessful product launches on the platform often lead to higher visibility and user acquisition. source
webThe interaction between users and creators fosters a supportive environment for feedback and improvements. source

moderate · 0.60 confidence · grounded in 4 sources

Website-grounded · May 2026

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