A directory for free and friendly communities to get eyes on your side projects!
- Twitter/X
- Hacker News
- Product Hunt
- Indie Hackers
- Dev.to
- BetaList
- Showcase Platforms
- Showoff Hardware
- Niche Communities
- Launch Platforms
- Forums & Slack Groups
- Other Launch and Exposure Resources
- r/Alphaandbetausers - The perfect subreddit to launch on – low expectations, multiple daily posts
- r/indiebiz - For startups to offer and share, not a ton of activity but at least you’ll get backlinks
- r/Linkbuilding - Another good place to trade links, and no ban on self promotion
- r/MicroSaas - Software as a Service businesses run by a very small team, perfect for launching a SaaS
- r/Plugyourproduct - Promotion here is encouraged, but traffic is infrequent
- r/Promotereddit - Meant for cross promoting other subreddits, so create a subreddit for your own Saas or App and then share it here
- r/RoastMyStartup - Promotion here is encouraged, so perfect for launching here
- r/SideProject - Self promotion is encouraged, and is very active
- r/Smallbusiness - Promotion here is permitted, traffic is active
- r/SoftwareAsAService - Active subreddit where self promotion is allowed, if you are a SaaS then post here
- r/Startup - This is a subreddit to bring people together and help startups get help with their business needs
- r/Startups - “You MAY share your startup in the Monthly Share Your Startup thread”, very active and sharing is encouraged
- r/WebDev - Minimum karma requirement. Has Showoff Saturdays to post projects and portfolios.
- #BuildInPublic - Use this hashtag to showcase the progress of your side project and engage with a community of creators.
- #SideProject - Share your side projects and get feedback from others.
- #IndieDev - A place for indie developers to share their work, progress, and side projects.
- Side Projects & Startups - A LinkedIn group for entrepreneurs to share their side projects and startups.
- Product Management - If you are launching a product, this group can help you get exposure within the product management community.
- Hacker News - A popular community for tech founders and developers. Share your project in the "Show HN" section to get feedback and visibility.
- Show HN - A place to share your side projects or startup with the Hacker News community.
- Product Hunt - A platform to launch and showcase new products. Engage with early adopters and get feedback from the community.
- Uneed - A Product Hunt alternative that is more fair with exposure.
- Indie Hackers - A platform for independent entrepreneurs to share and promote their side projects, connect with like-minded people, and seek advice.
- Dev.to - A community for developers to share blog posts, tutorials, and side projects. It's great for visibility within the tech space.
- BetaList - A platform to showcase your beta product to early adopters. Get valuable feedback and potential users.
- Makerpad - A community for no-code creators to showcase their projects, get feedback, and collaborate with others.
- Launching Next - A place to showcase your upcoming startup and get visibility among early adopters.
- F6S - A platform for startups to showcase their projects and connect with investors, partners, and customers.
- Angelist - A platform where startups can showcase their company, find investors, and get users.
- Startup Stash - A curated directory of resources and tools for startups, and a place to showcase your project.
- Hackaday - Post or browse hardware projects from around the internet.
- Hackaday.io - Open repository for embedded and hardware projects.
- Indie Hackers Growth - A niche group within Indie Hackers focused on sharing and growing small projects.
- UX Design - A subreddit focused on user experience and design, perfect for launching design-centric projects.
- NoCode - A subreddit dedicated to no-code tools, where you can share your no-code side projects.
- ProductHunt Makers - The Product Hunt Makers community where product creators share their work, get feedback, and support each other.
- Launchrock - Create landing pages for your upcoming startup and grow your email list before you launch.
- Capterra - A platform where software products can be reviewed and featured. Ideal for SaaS businesses.
- Crunchbase - A business information platform where you can list your startup and track your progress.
- GetApp - A site to list and promote your software products to businesses and decision-makers.
- SaaSworthy - A platform to list, compare, and review SaaS products.
- GrowthHackers - A community of marketers and entrepreneurs who share strategies for growing side projects.
- Side Project Club - A Slack group where side project creators share their work and give each other feedback.
- Startups.com - A startup community that provides support and feedback on side projects and startups.
- Launch Club - A Slack group for makers and creators to get feedback, help, and support.
- TechCrunch Disrupt - Submit your side project to the annual Disrupt event to get exposure to investors and tech enthusiasts.
- AppSumo - A platform for launching digital products and SaaS businesses to a large audience of entrepreneurs.
- BetaTesting - A site to find beta testers for your app or side project before launch.
- Kickstarter - A popular crowdfunding platform for physical products or creative projects looking for funding.
- Teespring - A platform to create and sell custom merchandise for your side project or brand.
- Dribbble - A community for creative professionals where you can share design projects and get exposure.
- Behance - A platform for designers and creative professionals to showcase their portfolio and side projects.