Has ProductHunt Changed? Fewer Launches Get Featured – What's Happening?

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I've noticed that in the last few weeks and months, far fewer launches are getting featured on ProductHunt. It used to be that many products got a chance in the spotlight, but now it seems like there's only 12-20 launches featured daily.

Abdal Yousef · Accepted Answer

@busmark_w_nika I totally agree with you, Nika. There are so many great launches, which are not in the Featured List. This is so sad.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

It is a double sword – it is more clear when it comes to minimalism so you are not overwhelmed by many launches. On the other hand, we should choose what we want to see and what we like. Many interesting products I saw and even purchased were not in "featured" but in "all".

Abdal Yousef · Answer

@busmark_w_nika Me too :-( I never thougt that would happen.

Eduardo Pinillos · Answer

Or could it be that the truly innovative stuff is happening off the beaten path?

Julia Zakharova · Answer

Do you plan to launch on the platform again?

Abdal Yousef · Answer

I've noticed that in the last few weeks and months, far fewer launches are getting featured on ProductHunt. It used to be that many products got a chance in the spotlight, but now it seems like there's only 12-20 launches featured daily.

Hussam · Answer

I noticed that too and I am concerned about it!

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@abdalyousef I know. It is something that disappoints me on this platform.

Abdal Yousef · Answer

@busmark_w_nika I believe that too! Positive change is always possible, but it might take some time. One thing that could happen is that if makers continue to feel overlooked, they might start exploring alternatives to Product Hunt. Some people are already doing that.

If enough of the community shifts their attention elsewhere, Product Hunt’s traffic could take a hit, and that might prompt the team to re-evaluate their approach. What do you think could be done to encourage Product Hunt to make changes sooner rather than later?

You should do something about it, Queen ;-)

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@abdalyousef I am still a believer that things can change for the better.

Abdal Yousef · Answer

@julia_zakharova2

yes, we will launch soon. No matter how hard it gets to be featured on ProductHunt. I consider myself as a ProductHunt enthusiast and I have connected with more than 4000 PH active users on LinkedIn alone ;-) I think if you do everything right, the probability of getting featured is high, but not guaranteed.

Abdal Yousef · Answer

@julia_zakharova2 what about you?are you planning to launch soon?

Has ProductHunt Changed? Fewer Launches Get Featured – What's Happening?

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